PEZ dispensers have always gone through periods of being cool and then disappearing off the scene for a while. They seem to always reemerge again at some point and the kids will inevitably go crazy for them, just as they have since they were invented in 1927. We know the concept is great - PEZ candies are delicious, and the dispenser is such a novel way to carry and consume them. But that's not what collectors want them for these days.
Certain PEZ dispensers are worth a lot of money now - some more than others. Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus, pre-90s superheroes (such as Wonder Woman and Batman), and 1955 robot PEZ dispensers are all high in value, as well as PEZ spinoffs, such as the PEZ gun, and the locking cap dispenser. Or maybe you have the 1982 World's Fair PEZ Dispenser, which sold on eBay for a massive $32,000 in 2006.
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.