You don't have to be a big-name actor to make big bucks in Hollywood. Just ask superstar director and producer Michael Bay. From the day his career started as a storyboard filer for the 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' installment of the Indiana Jones series, he's blazed a trail through the movie industry, working with almost every name worth knowing in the past thirty years.
We said that a good film franchise is great for the bank balance, and Bay might know that better than anybody. The revived 'Transformers' brand has resulted in a number of box office smashes, and it's been Bay at the helm of every single film. A clever businessman, Bay entered into an agreement with 'Transformers' copyright holders Mattel which entitled him to a percentage of all merchandising sales related to the films. That deal alone accounts for nearly half of all his current value.
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.