Have you ever gone on holiday and left one of your favorite possessions or items of clothing at home? Most of us have, and it's annoying. In general, though, we learn to cope without it, or we buy a replacement wherever we are. That simply wouldn't do for Irish rocker Bono, the lead singer of U2. When the band flew to the United States on a tour, he was horrified to discover that he hadn't packed his favorite Stetson (hat). Seemingly unable to function without it, he chartered a plane to have it brought to him at a cost of $1,700.
What made that specific Stetson so important to him is unknown, but the act did seem to be a window into Bono's hypocrisy. The singer is a noted campaigner for anti-poverty and pro-environmental causes. How spending the best part of two thousand dollars contributing to air pollution ties into that is anyone's guess.
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.