You may have guessed this already, but we'll make absolutely sure. Even though Spielberg was enamored with Matt Damon from the moment that Robin Williams first introduced the two on the set of 'Good Will Hunting', Damon wasn't the first person Spielberg though of for the role. Preparation for the movie was still at an early stage, but there was another name already in the frame for Damon's part.
That name would be Neil Patrick Harris. At the time, Harris would have been a fresh-faced newcomer to the movie world, arguably not even as well-known as Damon himself was. Harris is known and loved by audiences as the star of the long running sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother'. Would 'Saving Private Ryan' put his career onto a different path? Would Damon have ended up in the sitcom instead? Who knows; it was one of Hollywood's many 'Sliding Doors' moments!
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.