As the law currently stands, the office of President of the United States of America is open only to those who are American by birth. Those of you who remember the Barack Obama birth certificate furor will already know that! We're not sure where that leaves Christopher Walken. The veteran actor has otherworldly qualities, and we've never been 100% sure he's even from this planet.
If Walken did run, it might be the ending of a story that started over a decade ago. Back in 2006, as people began to turn their minds towards the 2008 Presidential elections, there were persistent rumors that Walken was considering standing. The rumor went viral and was reported as a fact by several 'serious' news agencies until Walken issued a statement to deny it emphatically. Conan O'Brien later asked him about the rumors and asked him for a campaign slogan. Walken came up with 'no more zoos.'
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.