What a great way to get kids to exercise without them even realizing they're doing it! If you don't quite recall the Skip-It device, allow us to refresh your memory. It attached to your ankle and you would then have to spin it around, skipping over it continuously. It was actually really tiring and a proper workout when we look back on it!
Skip-it was released in the '80s and wasn't exactly a totally original idea at the time. It was loosely based on a toy from the '60s called the Lemon Twist, which worked in pretty much the same way, except it was a lemon-shaped weight you had to skip over. If you own one of these sweat-inducing devices, it might be time to cash in. An original Skip-It from the '80s can sell for up to $100.
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.