Who would have thought that this '90s icon and fresh faced young boy would look like this today? Anyone who has ever watched The Terminator film series will recognize him immediately as John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Things weren't all bad for Furlong after his break out role. He ended up starring in a whole bunch of blockbuster films throughout the '90s, including American Heart, A Home of Our Own, Pecker, and American History X.
However, Furlong's success dried up with the coming of the millennium. This wasn't due to lack of opportunities available, it was because of his chronic substance abuse and subsequent legal battles for drug-related offences. Furlong has spoken to the media about his addiction problems, saying he was hooked on heroin and cocaine. We hope he got the help he needed!
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.