We may see more of this kind of thing in the future. With Elon Musk and Richard Branson competing to create the first space-flights for civilians, a ticket to fly into orbit and see the world from high above will be the next must-have status symbol for any celebrity worth their salt. Katy Perry was ahead of the trend when she bought a ticket for her then-partner Russell Brand all the way back in 2010. She chose Branson's 'Virgin' company as her 'airline,' and spent $200,000 on securing the ticket.
Nobody seems quite sure what happened next. Virgin haven't started their tourist space program yet, and Brand and Perry split up two years later. There's every chance he still has the ticket, and he's just waiting on a date for his voyage. Many of his detractors in the British tabloid press will probably hope that if he does ever fly up there, he decides to stay!
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.