The much-missed David Bowie was a legendary performer who pushed both the genre and gender barriers. He was a master of disguise, a consummate performer and an artist who changed with the times. He was also no stranger to controversy, as he demonstrated with the cover of his 'Diamond Dogs' LP cover when it was first released.
The cover depicts a naked Bowie surrounded by equally naked women whose lower bodies have been replaced by the anatomy of dogs. Somehow, Bowie was able to persuade his record company to sign off on the production of the covers, but the public was appalled, and they were very quickly pulled from shops to be replaced by something demurer. That means very few now survive, and if you have one in immaculate condition, it might be worth up to $7,500 to the right collector. Would you really want to part with it, though?
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.