We live in deeply uncertain economic times. It's been a hard few years for the global economy with recessions, countries going bankrupt, major banks disappearing off the map and surprises around every corner. Even now, stock markets and traders are watching nervously to see how Brexit impacts markets across the world.
With banks unwilling to lend and lines of credit harder to find than ever, more and more well-known businesses are suddenly finding themselves under pressure. Household names that have featured on the storefronts of our main streets for decades face the sudden and unexpected threat of bankruptcy and extinction.
In some cases, their struggles have been played out publicly, with their ultimate salvation or failure happening under the gaze of the public. In others, you never had any idea there was a problem at all. Here are thirty companies who've stared bankruptcy in the face, and you never even knew about it!
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.