Hemp through history.(Chicago Tribune)

Hemp through history

_Hemp is the oldest cultivated fiber plant in the world.

_The first Gutenberg bible was printed on hemp paper.

_Christopher Columbus' sails and ropes were made from hemp.

_The first drafts of the Declaration of Independence were printed on hemp paper.

_Ben Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper.

_The first American flag was made out of hemp.

_George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew it. In 1794 Washington said, "Make the most of the hemp seed. Sow it everywhere."

_Henry Ford, who wanted to build and fuel cars using farm products, tested a car body made of hemp and other …