Bill Gates - who we seem to keep coming back to in this list - didn't found Microsoft alone. His partner in the endeavor was Paul Allen, who was also set up for life financially when the company became a success. Allen is sadly no longer with us, but he used to own a slice of paradise off the coast of Seattle. There was nothing there when he bought it, but by the time he sold it for $8m in 2013 he'd had a lot of work done.
The island's new owner picked up a ready-made island retreat which featured an airstrip for private planes to come and go, a log cabin, a luxury home, and an electricity generator. It's completely self-sufficient, and boasts incredible views of the Seattle coastline. Thanks to Allen's vision, this rough diamond is now fully polished.
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.