Although it is mostly known for being an illegal drug, Cannabis Sativa has many uses that could help revolutionize the world. The exact location and origin of this miracle plant are still up for debate, although it appears throughout history in various places. Suppose it originates in the tropical forests of China. The first fabric samples were found in an archaeological dig, believed to be between 8000 and 7000 BC Yang-Shao of China, era 4500 BC, used hemp fibers to make ropes, nets and fabrics for sails and clothing. Paper artifacts were later found in tombs in Shaanxi province, dating back to 100 BC. At a much later date, the Chinese discovered the use of hemp seeds as a food source, much like today's use of soybeans. hemp was first cultivated in Virginia around 1611. About twenty years later, the colonies considered hemp legal tender. It was also used to pay taxes to the government. In the period between 1631 and the beginning of the 19th century, settlers were obliged to grow grass because the demand was very high. Two of our ancestors grew hemp on their plantations. “In Washington's agricultural journal he spoke of the quality of seeds, always taking care to sow seeds in the best areas of his farm. He documented the importance of growing seeds at the right time, taking care to separate the male plants from the females. In 1790 Washington began cultivating “Indian hemp” which, he believed, produced the best quality of plant, and he noted its superior quality compared to the common hemp grown primarily at that time. [1]By 1776, Kentucky had established a large-scale hemp industry, and by 1860 it was second only to cotton. “In 1899,… mid-newspaper… Hemp Community Portal. Global Hemp, January 1, 2001. Web. November 11, 2011. .[2] Briggs, Jeremy. “Hemphasis.net ~ Fuel and Energy from hemp." Hemphasis ~ Unrivaled Hemp Information Site. Network. November 11, 2011. .[3] Castleman, Tim. "The Forgotten History of Hemp industrial." AZ*HEMP - Fellowship for Everything Cannabis. Arizona Industrial Hemp Council, 2001. Web. 09 December 2011. .[4] "ET 1/99: The history and benefits of hemp." San Diego Earth Times online. January 1999. Web. November 13, 2011. .[5] Meints, Jeff. “The Talk: American History of Hemp.” Web log post. The American History of Hemp. Blogspot, April 2010. Web. 11 November. 2011. .