From the very beginning of the show, the Blue Ranger, aka teenager Billy Cranston, was always the controversial choice. He was the nerdy one of the group, into tech and not very good at all at fighting, and many fans questioned why he was even in the team. But as the seasons and episodes rolled by, he proved his worth time and time again, inventing all kinds of gadgets for the team and even becoming a competent fighter.
Fun fact: the name of the character, Cranston, comes from actor Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad. Apparently he provided the voiceovers for a bunch of the villain monsters in the early seasons, and the producers liked him so much they named the character after him. David Yost, who played the Blue Ranger, was one of the oldest actors in the group - 24 years old when he started.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.