49. Beyoncé

49. Beyoncé

There was no way that Beyoncé wasn't going to be on this list, given that Shakira's on it! Shakira may be one of the world's biggest pop divas, but it's Queen Bee who holds the crown, and everybody knows it. When you're the Queen, you don't pay for your own things - other people do that for you. The $20m island she owns off the coast of Florida is tiny at only 12.5 acres, but it was just a small token of her husband Jay-Z's appreciation on her 29th birthday.

Don't feel bad for the music power couple only having a tiny island though - they also own another one in the Bahamas! It was Jay-Z who was shelling out a second time when they bought it, and this time it was an anniversary present. He's going to have to start thinking about new gift ideas, because if he doesn't they'll very shortly have fifty islands and no money left!

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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