Who doesn't love a good meme? They're what the internet was invented for, and they've made cats the most hilarious creatures in history. Also, because cameras are everywhere now and the internet is an instant medium, any one of us is one wrong move away from becoming a meme at any given moment of our lives. But how do we say the word?
Some people - particularly the older generation - look at the word and see "meh-meh". You may also have heard "may-may", "mee-mee" and "mem", but none of them are correct. The word is "meem" and has actually been around in the English language since the mid-1970s. How were they sending memes to each other back then? Is that what fax machines were for? We might never find out, but at least we know how to pronounce the word correctly!
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.