By this point, you're probably noticing the word 'vintage' come up again and again on our list. There's a rich and wide market for nostalgia. People love to re-connect with the things which made them happy when they were younger, and they'll pay a high price if you have an item which can help them do that. That still applies even if it's a niche item like an old microphone.
There days all microphones look similar - the world has agreed on what a microphone 'should' look like, and the Shure SM58 is about the industry standard. Decades ago, though, they came in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. It's the oddly shaped ones that go for the biggest money, like the Neumann U47 from the 1940s, which has a guide price of $10,000. Was there a musician in your family? Were you a musician years ago? Do you still have any of your old equipment in storage? Head down there and take a look!
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.