There is actually a word for a deep-seated fear of clowns: coulrophobia. Given how much weird and creepy clown behavior has been happening lately - and we wish that was a joke - it's not surprising that it's a fear shared by a lot of people. Add in the recent remake of Stephen King's "It", and you've got a recipe for mass panic at the very first sign of a red nose.
These particular clowns aren't doing themselves any favors, either, with their outfits. The one on the right looks like he's escaped from clown prison, and the one on the left looks like a mafia hitman in disguise. You can imagine what happens when the poor baker rounds the corner. He wouldn't even need to be afraid of clowns to get the fright of his life. It's just a shame he's not wheeling trays of cream pies.
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.