He's a 'Maverick'! Tom Cruise's box office success across four different decades has made him a very rich man. The fun-loving actor, who still insists on doing his own stunts well into his 50s, hardly seems to have been touched by the passing of time, looking almost as fresh faced today as he did way in the 80s when he starred in 'Top Gun'. Maybe there's something to be said about Scientology after all.
Noted film critic Roger Ebert has stated that Cruise is so successful in the world of acting that studios have developed a formula which he calls the 'Tom Cruise Picture' - a way of building a film around the actor to showcase his talents and entertain an audience. That might explain why to some performers, staying at the top of the game so long is "Mission Impossible". For Cruise, it's just another film franchise which has made him one of the greatest names in the business.
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.