What is the history of synthetic fuel's progression through out the years?

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What is the history of synthetic fuel's progression through out the years?

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I cant give you the exact progression, of the history of synthetics; you can probably get it off Shell's or Chevron's official site.

But I can let you know that during WW-I, and WW-II, a considerable amount of research went into the use of Marajuana (they called it hemp) as a source for a synthetic lubricant AND fule source.  Not only that, but dungaree jeans were made from hemp fiber and all manner of sturdy clothing and hats, and other useful items made from fabric where long wear was a necessity.  In fact, farmers made huge money during those two wars growing hemp all across Amreica and selling it to the government.  That's right....that EVIL Marajuana probably contributed to winning two world wars!  HAH!  Oh...but the government isn't talking about that is it?!!