Rosie O'Donnell has been a gay icon on a huge scale ever since she came out in 2002, stating proudly that she was a 'dyke', and she had no idea why people make such a huge fuss about sexuality. Since then she's lent her voice to hundreds of pro-gay causes, always making a point to stand up whenever she sees someone being oppressed.
The story of her marriage is a cute one with a sad ending. She met Michelle Rounds in Starbucks and immediately took a liking to her, and they became engaged after only a few months of dating in December 2011. Six months later they married in a private ceremony, going on to adopt a daughter in January 2013. The relationship didn't last, and they separated in 2015. This was O'Donnell's second same-sex marriage; her first came in San Francisco in 2004 but was annulled by the state when it reversed its stance on the issue later in the same year.
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.