Tinie Tempah is a name that will be more familiar to our British readers than to our American audience, so if you aren't aware of him, all you need to know is that he's a UK rap star (yes, they have rappers in the UK, too!). As well as his talents with a microphone, he's also known for his obsessive interest in sneakers. He's got a huge collection of rare and exclusive footwear, but his $38,000 Nikes are probably his pride and joy.
The sneakers, which he's wearing on stage here, are based on those which were used in the 'Back to the Future' movies. In the film, they're capable of lacing themselves. We've been told that Tempah's sneakers are also capable of the same trick. That's neat, but we're not sure it's $38,000 worth of neat.
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.