If you've never come across 'Philadelphia' before, please accept our congratulations on finally escaping from beneath the rock you've presumably been living under! The iconic and fantastic 'Philadelphia' stars Tom Hanks in one of the best of all his epic big-screen performances, winning Best Actor at the Oscars.
Released in 1993, this was one of the very first properly funded and supported Hollywood productions to openly discuss and examine the issues of HIV and AIDS in America, as well as the culture of homophobia which both mocked sufferers and suppressed gay rights as a response to the epidemic beginning. The tear-jerking film follows Hanks' character as he attempts to sue the law firm he once worked for, who dismissed him on the grounds that he was gay and had AIDS, and rigged paperwork to give them an excuse to dismiss him. If you're going to watch it, have tissues ready.
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.