Although it would be nice to believe that there are parents out there who'd name a child 'Whoopi', sadly it isn't the case. It was always safe to assume that the first part of Whoopi Goldberg's name was a pseudonym. The fact that 'Goldberg' isn't correct either might surprise you though. The 'Star Trek' and 'Sister Act' star is really Caryn Johnson.
The only other place you might have heard 'whoopi' used is in reference to a whoopee cushion, and that's exactly where she took the name from. 'Goldberg' has more cynical origins though. Goldberg's mother thought that her daughter would need a 'Jewish sounding name' to make it in the world of showbiz, and like a good daughter she took the advice. We can't say it turned out badly for her, although whether it was necessary is another matter!
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.