The only mystery about Chicago is why it's as (relatively) affordable as it is. The cost to live comfortably here is $68,67, more than $15,000 a year less than New York or LA, the other two of the three biggest cities in the nation. If you don't mind lake-effect snow, you should definitely consider locating here.
Marijuana dates way back; the first evidence of Marijuana smoke inhalation dates back to 3rd Millennium BC from the discovery of charred seeds found in a brazier located in Romania. The most famous ancient users of Marijuana were the Hindus who called it Ganjika (or Ganja). Other ancient users included the Assyrians, Scythians, Thracians, and Dacians who all used it in religious ceremonies. It is believed that the first Marijuana plants originated in the Middle East.
Marijuana refers to the leaves, flowers, and extracts of the plant Cannabis sativa and several closely related species commonly known as hemp. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States and is known by a large variety of names including cannabis, pot, weed, grass, hash, and many others. It is grown widely across the globe and is the only major recreational drug grown within the US.