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There are different ways in which cannabis can be inhaled, such as smoking or through a water vaporizing method known as a \u201cbong.\u201d An improvised innovative bong device that is commonly used in Northern Australia, called a \u201cbucket bong,\u201d uses water and air pressure to assist in cannabis inhalation. 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