Despite the setting and the subtext for this 2002 Israeli-produced movie, it somehow manages to work as a romantic drama. Yossi & Jagger are both Israeli soldiers, posted to one of the most dangerous front lines in the world at Lebanon's border. The toll of warfare rests heavily on both of the young men, who find themselves turning to each other for comfort despite their conservative upbringings.
Because of the subject matter, the Israeli army refused to offer any support to the film when it was in production. It was only when it was released to positive views that they relented, and they went on to have it privately screened at military bases. As one might expect from what is essentially a wartime romance, there's an air of tragedy hanging heavily across the whole script. The movie took a while to win over the public but was ultimately so successful that it spawned a sequel in 2012.
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.