Where Did 420 Come From?
There is no definite answer where the term “420” originated, but our limited research led us to the The Waldos, a group of high school kids who in 1971 were given…
DENVER, CO – APRIL 20: Fast Eddy Aki’a of Hawaii smokes a joint as thousands gathered to celebrate the state’s medicinal marijuana laws and collectively light up at 4:20 p.m. in Civic Center Park April 20, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado goes to the polls November 6 to vote on a controversial ballot initiative that would permit possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those 21 and older. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)
Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty ImagesThere is no definite answer where the term "420" originated, but our limited research led us to the The Waldos, a group of high school kids who in 1971 were given a treasure map to a weed patch and started their search at 4:20pm.
The Origin of 420 by The Waldo's (NSFW):
420 Treasure Map
Then there is always Cheech & Chong's take on the history of 420:
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