There are some geographical locations which make for great names. Paris is a classic example. We've seen Milan enough times to accept it as being reasonably normal. We've already talked about Brooklyn, and there are a few people out there walking around with names like India, Sienna, and Roma. Alabama Gypsy Rose Jennings is the only 'Alabama' we've ever become aware of.
Eleven-year-old Alabama is the daughter of 'Desperate Housewives' actress Drea de Matteo and her country music star ex-husband Waylon Jennings. It may be him who we have to thank for his daughter's name; he is famously pro-southern in his musical and has the somewhat-unconventional nickname of 'Shooter,' so walking around being called by a strange title is nothing new to him. Alabama is only eleven now, but when she's old enough to buy a house, we hope she calls it 'Sweet Home.'
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.