Hold up a second. If the camera is in the hands of the guy facing us, how come we're seeing the picture from this angle? Why are there flowers growing out of that woman's back? Why is Gladys Knight laughing and smiling, but her reflection in the mirror isn't? So many questions!
This lively shot of Knight, along with her band The Pips and some friends, comes from Harlem in 1973 and has all the hallmarks of the colorful and adventurous fashions of the time. They have every reason to be happy, they're already over a decade into a successful career, they've just released legendary songs like 'Midnight Train to Georgia' and 'Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me' and have well over a decade still to go!
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.