Yes, we're back with Nicolas Cage again. We just can't stay away from the actor's insane history of buying bizarre items. This time, we want to talk about his dinosaur skull. Cage wasn't the only person interested in buying this prized item - he got into a bidding war with Leonardo di Caprio at an auction, who eventually backed out when the asking price reached $276,000. That was too rich for di Caprio's blood, and so the Tyrannosaurus head ended up in Cage's hands.
Unfortunately for Cage, he wasn't allowed to keep it for the long term. The man who presented it for auction was later forced to admit that he'd stolen the skull, and it was actually the property of the Mongolian Government. Cage wasn't involved in the crime, but according to the letter of the law, he had to hand it back reluctantly. He hasn't had the best of luck with some of his highest-profile buys!
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.