We don't know whether this is just a case of New Hampshire being short of a few musical icons, or the simple fact that for a few years during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Mandy Moore was absolutely everywhere. She's probably better known as an actress than a musician these days, but don't underestimate how big Moore was at her singing peak. 'Candy' seemed to be on every radio station in the world constantly for six months after it was released.
The pop star was discovered in a way that could only happen in modern times - she was overheard singing by a Fed Ex delivery driver, who happened to know someone working at a record company. He sent along a demo tape for her, and she was signed immediately. She was only thirteen at the time, but would soon grow up to be a teen icon on a Britney Spears scale.
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.