I remember seeing these thrown around the toy chest of all my friend's homes: At home laser tag. No longer did you have to play by the rules of the laser tag facility, or have to ask your mom to drive you to it. At home laser tag was supposed to be the next big thing. It took the classic game of Cowboys Versus Indians to the next level. You could actually shoot each other and tell who got shot. Too bad it didn't work too well. In fact, it worked so poorly that me and my friends rarely ever played it. It was too easy to just cover the sensors and cheat your way to victory.
There's got to be a better version of this out now, but back in the day, this was the iconic version that every 90s kid remembers.
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.