Here we have a painting of the Chief Clowns of the Clown Committee, having a fine old time at the annual Clown Convention. Or at least, that's what we think is going on. Because if it isn't that, it's probably something satirical. Either that, or a collection of really avid supporters of Red Nose Day.
Let's be honest: Being a regular human being, and subject to decisions that are taken way above your pay grade, does occasionally feel like this. You get given an order, and you know it's a stupid idea, but you don't have the authority to change it. You're left sitting there, wondering what kind of moron even came up with the idea in the first place. Whether it's at governmental level, your bosses, or the head teachers at your school, most of us have the same problem. Clowns in charge of our lives!
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.