A little earlier on, we covered the fact that getting the part of Toto wasn't an easy task for Terry the dog, beating off over 100 rivals for his role. It only seems fair that he was rewarded handsomely for such an achievement. We're not quite sure that he should have been earning more than some of the human beings acting in the film, but that's what happened.
Toto was apparently paid $125 per week for his time and efforts - although we suspect the money went to his owner, as dogs aren't known for their financial responsibility. The performers in the Munchkin roles were only earning $50 for the same time period, meaning their work was valued at less than half that of a dog. You have to think they were probably quite insulted by that, which may explain some of their behavior behind the scenes. We'll get to that a little later.
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.