Hey, Mister Tambourine Man, have a cup of tea. Bob Dylan, seen studying the camera with narrow eyes, looks surly and suspicious here. It might be because the tea isn't good. It might because someone's shoved him backstage in a room where the lightbulb is on the wall and there's exposed piping overhead. Or, more likely, it's because he knows what he's about to go and do.
This picture was taken at an iconic gig - it's backstage at Manchester's Free Trade Hall in 1965, in the middle of the tour where Dylan made the move from acoustic to electric guitar. What may seem trivial now caused uproar at the time, with one man screaming 'JUDAS' at Dylan during a pause in his set. Dylan responded by directing the band to play louder and faster - and folk music had given way to rock and roll.
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.