The role of RP McMurphy in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' required an actor of high caliber. Somehow, they had to make the career criminal lovable and relatable, and bring color to an extremely difficult topic. Only the best of the best were considered, and the charismatic Jack Nicholson took home a 'Best Actor' Oscar for his terrific performance. Gene Hackman was in the audience that night, applauding and regretting his life choices.
Hackman had been offered Nicholson's part, feeling burnt-out from filming 'The French Connection' and wanting to take a longer break before stepping back in front of the cameras. If he wanted someone to share his regrets with, he could have found the legendary Marlon Brando for a chat - Brando passed on the role as well! Hackman's career turned out just fine in the long run, but McMurphy is the kind of part that any actor should want.
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.