Denzel Washington has a flair for memorable action films, and "The Book of Eli" is no different. A man in a post apocalyptic world is trying to protect something precious from Gary Oldman, and he'll go to any lengths to keep it safe. We have to wonder why, because at the end of the movie we find out it's no use to him at all.
The precious cargo turns out to be a Bible, which is fine, until the film reveals to us that Eli is blind. We see Eli seeming to read the Bible at several points during the movie, but he can't be. We're told it's Braille, but a standard Bible in Braille would run to at least 38 volumes and be way, way thicker than what Eli's carrying. At best, he might have the introduction and a few pages of Genesis. Was it worth all the fighting?
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.