In order to know what really happened between Jackson and Culkin, though, we'll have to dig a little deeper into the entire relationship. There's no better place to start the investigation than the source of all this gossip and rumours: the Neverland Ranch. As far as celebrity hangouts go, it's one of the most enduring legends of our time - up there with the Chateau Marmont and Playboy Mansion.
The ranch is like something out of a fever dream. Set near Los Olivos in Santa Barbara County, California, Neverland is an insane 3,000 acres in size. Jackson bought it for between 20 and 30 million dollars in 1988, and set about converting it into a child wonderland. Stuffed with amusement rides, waterslides, a petting zoo and even a railway, it really lived up to its Peter Pan inspired name.
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.