28. Yoko Ono - $600m

28. Yoko Ono - $600m

'Imagine' having all that money. Yoko Ono is best known for being the widow of Beatle John Lennon, which is probably an unkind way to define her. She's worked all her life as a conceptual artist, and it was her artistic qualities that drew Lennon to her in the first place.

Ono had a keen mind for business- more so than Lennon - and took over the handling of the family's finances after they married and had a son. Her approach to this, coupled with her increasing influence on Lennon's attitude to the band, has seen her blamed by some fans for breaking up one of the world's greatest bands, although Lennon always fiercely defended her against this accusation. Following her husband's assassination, Ono's art took on a new direction heavily influenced by grief, and much like Queen Victoria she has largely only worn black - the color of mourning - since she was widowed.

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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