Now we don't want to cast aspersions on the guys who are just standing around in the background of this photo, but if we were in a room, and noticed Tony Bennett standing next to a piano that was being played by Stevie Wonder, we would definitely shut up, stand still, and listen. And we can't imagine why anyone would be any different. Maybe there was something equally exciting happening on the other side of the room.
A charming photo in many ways, not least because it looks like someone pranked Bennett by telling him it was a dinner suit affair when everyone else was dressing down for the occasion, this snap was taken backstage at the Martin Luther King Gala in Atlanta, Georgia in 1992. We like to think that Wonder has a piano backstage everywhere he goes.
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.