7. Heath Ledger - Brokeback Mountain

7. Heath Ledger - Brokeback Mountain

Much like 'Behind the Candelabra,' 'Brokeback Mountain' was a film about gay relationships that featured two straight men in the lead roles. We already know about Jake Gyllenhaal, but Heath Ledger's casting as Ennis Del Mar was perhaps an even bigger risk for the producers. Back in 2003, Ledger was known more for his good looks and his appeal to teenage girls than he was for his abilities in grittier parts, but the performance he gave was a revelation.

Everybody knows what happened to Ledger next; he went on to give a definitive performance as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' before his life was tragically cut short. 'Brokeback Mountain' may be the movie we should remember him for best, as it defined his career and brought him an Oscar nomination. Ledger is survived by a daughter who'd never have been born had he not taken this part; the mother is Michelle Williams, who he met while making the movie.

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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