Bottoms up for the rock stars! Check out the hat on Clash bass player Paul Simonon as he enjoys a beer and a chat with the legendary David Bowie, in stylish New York in the early 1980s. This was a vital time for Simonon's band, as they fought to break through into the difficult and lucrative US market. We can't say for sure, but we'd like to believe that in this picture he's asking for advice from someone who's been, seen and done it all.
Bowie had already comfortably reached legendary status even by this point, having brought character performance into rock and roll more than anyone before him, fusing music and drama together to create a legacy that defined an era, his influence spreading for years both before and after this picture was taken. He remains in death as in life - the King of Style.
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.