Some say that if the Chicago Bulls would have never acquired Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan probably wouldn't have one six rings and his legacy wouldn't be what it is today. But forget the hypotheticals, Scottie Pippen, beat out high-quality talent like Joe Johnson and Glen Rice to earn his right as the NBA's king of Arkansas, hailing from Hamburg, Arkansas. Scottie's lanky 6'8 frame, huge hands, vision allowed him to become an anomaly out there on the professional hardwood. There wasn't a single thing on the court that he didn't excel at throughout his 21-year NBA career.
The 6x NBA Champion, 8x NBA All-Defensive First Team honoree, and 7x NBA All-Star has one of the most decorated Hall of Fame blazers hanging in his closet at this very moment. His defense allowed Michael Jordan to take over on the offensive side of the court and his vision made his teammates around him better. Scottie Pippen helped define the role of a perfect sidekick by embodying the role without letting his ego interfere with his team's one common goal. To win.
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.