As we already know, most of the people involved in making this movie didn't want Judy Garland in the title role, and when they were stuck with her they put the poor actor through hell. So how did she end up with the part in the first place? She had a friend in Arthur Freed - although whether she thought of his help in getting her the role was a favor in the end is anyone's guess.
The well respected producer and lyricist had enough sway within MGM to twist their arms and secure Garland in the role, because he was a keen admirer of her talents. The two had worked together previously on the hit Broadway musical 'Babes in Arms', in which Garland had demonstrated that she had both the charisma and the vocal ability to bring Dorothy to life.
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.