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Hemp Among the Oldest Cultivated Plants Used for Products
Official Guinness World Records title
Guinness cites cultivation around 5,000 years ago and older hemp-cloth evidence
Record summary
Valid Guinness-backed historical record, but the original title was too absolute.
Record valueGuinness cites cultivation around 5,000 years ago and older hemp-cloth evidence
Record familyHemp history
Current-holder confidenceHigh
Evidence gradeA
Registry statusRecognized
Assessment
Official Guinness World Records title
What remains uncertain
Preserve Guinness's cautious 'amongst the oldest' wording.
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Status published
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