It's taken us until quite late in the list to get here, but we finally have an entrant from the world of politics. Who could possibly be more deserving than the legendary civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King? King, his dedication to peaceful protest, his inspiring words and his famous 'I Have A Dream' speech played a huge part in bringing around a revolution in race relations in America, and he ultimately laid down his life for the freedoms that many take for granted today.
King's dream wasn't for those of his race to violently rise up, or to take control. It was simply to be accepted and viewed as equals. There may be no greater testament to his success than this; we can't say for sure, but we're fairly certain that this tattoo tribute to him has been etched on the skin of a white man.
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.