Rumor Radar
2 January 31, 2026

Smoke and Mirrors: How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country

Evidence Level
4/5

How much verified proof exists for this claim

Cross-source verification (2 strong sources)

Mystery Factor
3/5

How intriguing or unexplained this claim is

The claim involves an active investigation into how intoxicating hemp entered a regulated market, suggesting multiple competing theories and notable unknowns, but it is not entirely speculative or lacking clarity.

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