Spending big isn't anything new for Hollywood superstar - we are, after all, talking about a woman who thought nothing of buying her then-husband Brad Pitt a helicopter for his birthday. The flying machine was just a drop in the ocean for Jolie compared to her most outlandish purchase - a $12.2m private island just off the mainland of the USA, but far enough away for it to be completely private.
Jolie bought the island for herself and Pitt while they were still together, so we're unsure if she still uses it now. We hope so though, because it sounds awesome. You can only access the island via a helicopter (so we imagine Pitt's birthday present came in handy), in which it's a fifteen-minute flight from New York. There's a giant 5,000 square foot mansion on the island for her to enjoy while she's there, but there's an almost-as-impressive guest house too which she sometimes hires out to guests.
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.