Charlize Theron goes so deep into her role as Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 film 'Monster' that she's almost unrecognizable. In real life at the time she was dating Stuart Townsend, but she had no difficulty convincing the world she was a lesbian in the movie. Her dedication to the part is absolute, and it's no surprise that it won her an Oscar.
In 'Monster' Theron's character is a mentally-broken prostitute who snaps and goes on a murderous rampage. Stripped of her makeup, bathed in sweat and wearing a permanently unhinged expression, Theron completely transforms into her part in a way that surprised and delighted critics. The film is a biopic, and thanks to Theron's acting abilities, the resemblance between her and the real-life Wuornos is striking. It's a tragic tale with a tragic ending, but it's an incredible movie.
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.