Before anybody starts calling the performers on the weekend greedy, let's consider what factors were at work here. Some of the biggest bands in the world were being asked to play at a festival nobody had ever heard of, organized by people with no reputation, at a location that changed three times during the planning stages. The acts were understandably a bit wary of the setup and demanded fees that would make it worth their while to attend.
Jimi Hendrix was paid $18,000 (and put on at 9am on Monday morning - we're not over that), Jefferson Airplane took double their usual fee at $12,000, and The Who, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead insisted on being paid up front in cash before they'd agree to appear. Nobody sensible would have gone ahead with this festival.
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.