Mike Tyson was one of the finest boxers ever to lace up a pair of gloves; perhaps second only to Muhammad Ali on the list of all-time greats. His life hasn't always been without its complications, but in his prime, he was paid millions of dollars for each of his fights. As an eccentric and unusual man, he used some of that money to indulge in some exotic items - two of which were living creatures!
The first of his bizarre purchases was actually a gift for his former wife; a solid gold bathtub that cost him two million dollars. We don't know if gold makes a bath feel any better, but we'd love to find out. When his marriage ended, and he was single once more, he decided to buy two pet white Bengal tigers as companions. Imagine the size of their litter tray!
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.