You might have heard NBC referred to as 'The Peacock Network' before now. If you have, you've probably realized that the nickname is related to the broadcaster's colorful logo. But why did they choose one of the world's most colorful birds as a source of inspiration? The most obvious reason is that it stands out - you can always pick the NBC logo out among a crowd - but it's a little more sophisticated than that.
When NBC launched, it was split into six divisions. Each different shade of color on the peacock's feathers represents one of those divisions. The network has added several more divisions since it launched, so by rights the peacock's tail should be even more impressive than it is! Also note the position of the peacock's head, which is represented by the thin sliver of white in the middle of all the colors. It's looking to the right. We're apparently supposed to interpret that as the peacock (and therefore NBC) as looking forward into the future instead of back and into the past.
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.