Alright, this is the definitely the last of the "common objects in walls". We swear. Brace yourself, cat haters, because this one's a gem. See, a long, long time ago, around the 17th and 18th centuries, dried out cats were a real hit. People didn't have fidget spinners back then, so they had to make do with a desiccated feline to keep them amused. And the best place to put them was in their walls.
We're only half joking. Dried-out cats were put in walls, but not for fun. In fact, they were used as a way to ward off evil, we're guessing in a high-powered version of the toenails and urine in a bottle that we mentioned before. These were even more common than the bottle, in fact - apparently they're simply falling out of old walls all over England these days.
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.