Kids of the '80s will instantly recognize this little dude. Teddy Ruxpin was the bestselling toy in the USA for two years running in 1985 and 1986. He was no ordinary teddy bear, either. Teddy Ruxpin's mouth would move while he was reading stories - an amazing technological achievement for the time! All parents had to do was pop in a cassette tape (into the cassette deck built into his back), turn on Teddy, and away he went while the kids followed along with the book.
Teddy Ruxpin had a bit of a revival back in 2006 and won the Animated Interactive Plush Toy of the Year. But collectors aren't so interested in the 2006 version of this talkative bear. People are on the hunt for the original Teddy Ruxpins of the 1980s, and if you have one, you could rake in up to $400.
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.