Cher's acting career, much like fellow pop superstar Madonna's, is sometimes dismissed as being a by-product of her musical fame. Most people don't think of her as a serious actress, but in doing so, they look past quite a compelling body of work which includes both 'Mask' and this highly effective performance in 'Silkwood.' Both films are biopics, but it was the way that Cher effortlessly slipped into the role of Karen Silkwood's lesbian friend Dolly (based in Dusty Ellis) that really convinced us she could act.
The real-life person that Cher's character was based on was an unstable one, who once took people hostage at gunpoint in a nursing home. Cher is able to portray a little of her mania here, most notably when she draws a funeral parlor beautician into the home she shares with Silkwood and makes a complicated situation worse. Cher was nominated for a 'Best Supporting Actress' Oscar but was overlooked in the night of the ceremony.
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.