Where would we be now without the Beatles? The original Fab Four completely revolutionized the entire music industry, taking it to heights of hysteria never seen before in the UK. Before Justin Bieber and One Direction, our parents and grandparents were screaming in excitement at John, Paul, Ringo, and George. Back in the 1960s, the whole world caught a heavy dose of Beatlemania!
Arguably Liverpool's most famous sons, the band are seen here early in their careers, lighting up cigarettes backstage at the Regal in Cambridge in 1963. There was no way back then that they could have known what was to come, from their redefining of what pop music sounded like to their experimental sounds of the late 60s, everybody knows at least one Beatles song. Each of the band went on to achieve great success on their own after the band split in 1970, and their impact continues to be felt to this day. You try to listen to 'Hey Jude' without singing along to the chorus - we dare you!
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.