When we discussed the circumstances of Robert Kennedy's death a little earlier on, we mentioned that some people feel that the Kennedy family have been subjected to a curse. They've certainly endured more tragedies than any other high-profile family we can think of, with many of them having died as a result of accident or murder. There has been no more high-profile murder in the family - or in American politics in the last century - than that of John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963.
As Kennedy was assassinated while out in the open, many people were taking pictures of his motorcade at the time. This one was taken mere moments before Kennedy was struck by an assassin's bullet on November 22nd, killing the President at the age of 46. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the murder, but was himself murdered by Jack Ruby before he could stand trial. Many popular conspiracy theories about the Kennedy assassination still circulate online.
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.