Was this picture taken in a mirror, or not? We can't work it out. At least Dave Grohl knows where to look; Krist Novoselic appears more interested in showing off his scarf, and Kurt Cobain is taking no part in the process whatsoever. What none of the trio who made up Nirvana could have known at the time is that everything from the way they dressed to the way they played was about to change guitar music forever.
Taken in Germany in 1991, this is the band on tour promoting their seminal album 'Nevermind', the record that made grunge a phenomenon and chased hair metal out of the charts. The photo reflects the style; moody, stark, and disorganized. It's difficult to imagine the Beatles attending a photoshoot in a public toilet, whereas with Nirvana, it just fits.
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.