Green-wrapped cannabis lollipops displayed in a row, showcasing Amsterdam's iconic edible souvenir.
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Cannabis Lollipops: Amsterdam’s Defining Treat

It all began in the late ‘90s, on one of Amsterdam’s busiest streets. Dror Gorany, a 24-year-old with a souvenir shop on Leidsestraat, kept getting the same question from wide-eyed tourists: “Got any weed?” He didn’t, at least not the kind that would get anyone high. With THC off-limits in regular stores, Dror started brainstorming.