Batman seems like such a big part of childhood that you never stop to think that he's been around since 1939. It's like he's just always been there, destroying the bad guys for us time and time again. It's a testament to his character that he continues to be popular despite the decades rolling by. Batman action figures have been around since the 1940s and have always been wildly popular with the kids.
Though they've been around since the '40s, Batman action figures really hit the big time in the '60s, when Batman's popularity also started to soar. In fact, if you have an action figure from the '60s, you could net up to $15,000 for it! Other characters, including Robin, are worth a lot, too, but not as much as our main man Batman, of course.
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.