When J.K. Rowling first put pen to paper (or finger to key - we're not sure how she got started) and wrote the very first 'Harry Potter' book, she would have hoped to come up with something exciting and entertaining, and profitable enough to tide her over until she could complete her next book. There's no way she could have imagined she was taking the first step towards a multi-billion-dollar empire. That's what happened though, and as with anything with a huge and obsessive fanbase, rarities are worth money.
The very first book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' was released in the US as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.' If you can find a first edition of the book - with the non-American title and the author credited as 'Joanne Rowling' instead of 'J'K,' then you're looking at a retail value of $55,000.
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.