Not everything sent to Fridman meets with disdain or mockery. He's shown on several occasions that he has a heart of gold underneath his sarcastic internet persona. This was one such occasion. The girl in the question suffers from vitiligo, which results in pale white patches appearing on the skin. As the condition is so visible, many people who have it feel embarrassed about their appearance. She thought it made her look ugly, and so she wanted to know if she'd look prettier if she were 'normal.'
Rather than do anything with the photo, Fridman told her exactly what she needed to hear. Having a skin condition doesn't make her unattractive, and if she carries herself with confidence, it needn't be an issue or a hindrance in her life. He could have taken the opportunity to airbrush her, but instead, he chose to be kind. Mr. Fridman, we salute you.
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.