23. Jewelry

23. Jewelry

Keep it in a box, wear it on your fingers, put it around your neck. Everybody knows what jewelry is. If you're the Queen of England, you're occasionally required to wear yours on your head - when it's not under lock and key in the Tower of London. From the smallest earrings to the most expensive diamond rings, almost everybody owns at least one decorative item that fits the description.

Another example of a lazy pronunciation becoming popular, people like to ignore the 'w' in the middle and try to crush the word into two syllables, becoming "jule-ry". That combination of 'w' and 'e' in the middle aren't to be ignored, and "jew-el-ry" is a three-syllable word that should be given the respect it deserves. The word itself, as you may expect, comes from 'jewels'.

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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