One of the longest running and most successful comics of all time, Peanuts has been part of our collective lives since all the way back in 1950. Well before the Internet was born, Peanuts still managed to get coverage in 75 countries. Of course, its popularity ensured an animated series would be created years in the future. Peanuts became an empire, with merchandise to match.
The peanuts gang was popular with generations of kids. As such, there are plenty of people trying to source rare figurines and other vintage merchandise for their collections. The 1958 Schroeder set pictured is worth up to $3,000, which we just can't get our heads around! Other Peanuts figurines, particularly ones from the 1950s, will also sell for a pretty penny. Time to dig around in the attic and maybe even ask your parents if they have anything.
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.