Nothing says 'rock and roll' like turning up on a Harley Davidson, but rock and roll isn't cool anymore, and neither are motorcycles. You don't see many young people walking around in denim and leather with patches sewn onto their jackets, and that's because they're not riding bikes. Harley Davidson, in particular, is feeling the squeeze, with AB recently changing their rating of its shares to 'market perform' rather than 'outperform.' Their sales are consistently falling by 2% a year.
It's unknown why millennials aren't enthused about getting on a motorbike and hitting the freeway. Some people have suggested that it might be down to safety concerns, whereas others say it's more likely to be fear of theft. If this trend continues, the Hell's Angels might have to start sending representatives to careers fairs to persuade people to take up the habit.
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.