Matt Damon was really, really lucky to end up in this film. Not only does he owe the part to Robin Williams and Steven Spielberg being friends, but yet another well-known actor dropped out of the production in order to open the door for him. Edward Norton, who in 1998 was as much a newcomer to the movie world as Damon was, was also in the frame to play Private Ryan.
Ultimately, Norton had to choose between the role, and a larger part in 'American History X' and went with the latter. A year later he got the lead role in 'Fight Club' and his career continued to go from strength to strength. So much success in the acting world seems to depend on being in the right place at the right time. Damon almost got this role by default because Spielberg couldn't find anyone else to do it!
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.