When it comes to Clint Eastwood's achievements, it's a hard task knowing where to start. Whether it was Dirty Harry, Million Dollar Baby, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Gran Torino, or one of the countless other films he has starred in, everybody has their favorite Eastwood movie. What most people don't associate Eastwood with is his military career.
In 1951, he was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. But unlike some of the other Korean War vets on this list, Eastwood didn't end up fighting in it. Instead, he was a lifeguard in Northern California for his entire service. There was some drama, though. On a bomber he was travelling on, fuel ran out and he and the pilot had to swim to safety with a raft after it crashed near Point Reyes.
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.