Everybody knows about the classic 1990s movie 'Titanic,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. What fewer people know is that various studios had tried to bring the story of the Titanic to the big screen before, and that most of those attempts proved to be as doomed as the vessel itself. 'Raise the Titanic' was ITC Entertainment's attempt to put a new spin on the legend of the ship, and came out only eight years before the Celine Dion-soundtracked epic.
From the start, the plot of the film sounded strange. Instead of focusing on the plight of the passengers, it revolved around an attempt to raise the stricken ship to access a precious mineral contained within the cargo - a mineral that would give supremacy to either the U.S. or Russia at the height of the Cold War. The Cold War was coming to an end, people weren't interested in this strange blend of reality and fiction, and barely $7m was made back against a budget of $40m. The studio was forced into the sale of its assets.
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.