Missouri, the show me state. Whatever that means. Apparently it came from a congressman who once said, "I'm from Missouri and you've got to show me." If that doesn't make the meaning any clearer, I don't blame you. Don't worry, it's not because you've had too much to drink. It's just weird, but that's part of its appeal. Just like the ambiguity of how to pronounce Missouri. "Is it Miz-oo-ree, or miz-oo-rye?"
Nearly a fifth of the adult population likes to drink excessively there, so if you ever need a drinking partner you know where to go. Let me give you a little tip. If you're ever sad, go to Missouri, because you know what they say; Missouri loves company.
Statistics :
Adults drinking excessively: 17.7% - Alcohol-related driving deaths: 31.7% (23rd lowest) - Adults in fair or poor health: 16.6% (22nd highest) - Drunkest metro area: Columbia, MO
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.