Rap stars didn't come much more stylish than Usher during the late 90s and early 00s. He never seemed to put a foot wrong - even when he went as far as trying an all-white look for his prom night. 99% of people couldn't get away with this outfit in their wildest dreams. Usher is not 99% of people. He's in that top 1%, and he's styling it out here!
His date has risen to the occasion too, with a sleek red dress that matches his rosette. They look like a great couple, but they might have been caught in the middle of a debate here. Neither of them appears to be too happy about being photographed. Also, is it us, or is there a rip down the middle of this photo, like it's been torn apart and then put back together? We hope their evening together was a happier one than this image seems to suggest!
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.