Does anyone know the history of 4 20?

Question

So everyone has probably heard something different but here is an awesome link

http://www.collegehumor.com/article:1681472

So, what do you think 4 20 means?

Answer 1

No, though the high school answer sounds best.  

When I started using it, it was supposed to be a time you are lighting up (which quickly became impractical in adulthood).  

I saw a nut at the cannibus cup trying to convince everyone that you should never smoke before that time, to respect the 420, and make that your first of the day--they almost booed him off the stage.

Answer 2

I acually never looked that up before..very interesting...all I knew was that when it was 4:20 people lit p but I didnt know that was because a group of kids started it at that time...but in the second paragraph I think it was it said December 25th is when Jesus died...NO Jesus was born on December 25th..Geez..these stoneys writing these should really check their facts before printing.

Answer 3

High Times is as valid as any source on the subject I imagine... I can't imagine someone spending more time on the issue than a reporter being paid to do the research and working for High Times.

http://hightimes.com/blog/admin/4182

They give credit to the Waldos at San Rafael High.