Want to feel old? Here's what the "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" monkeys look like now. They're all grown up, and they've gone off to work in the world of business. Big business.
The 'business' link is implicit everywhere in this image, from the sharp suits to the title of the piece. The implications of 'hear no evil' and 'see no evil' are obvious - many modern companies don't want to be told they're doing things wrong and will see no flaws in their practices when they're pointed out to them. 'Speak no evil' is an interesting one and might be a criticism of political correctness. All corporate commentary is phrased the same way these days, calculated to avoid any risk of causing offense. Is the modern world of business bland as well as ruthless?
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.