M*A*S*H was a very peculiar and interesting show. It lasted over a decade from 1972 to 1983 and centered around the Korean War. Oddly enough, it is a comedy-drama. You don't see a lot of comedies about war time, but M*A*S*H certainly nailed it. The show took place at an Army hospital base and was about the lives of the team of doctors on the base. It was mostly a comedic show, but being about war, it often strayed into very serious issues. The laughter was a great way to explore some of the more serious social matters inherent in war.
The show thrived during the time of the Vietnam War. You might think that people would want to avoid war shows at the time, but the tone of the show was so good that it became a welcome relief.
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.