Now this really is a mysterious one. The text on the back wall, as far as we can tell, says "This room is only for the use of the official bodies serving here". No clues there. We have a rather portly office worker, who's enjoying a fast food lunch, hiding behind a poster of legendary mercenary revolutionist Che Guevara.
The poster will be a familiar one to anyone who grew up as a teenage rebel - it was probably on your wall. There could be a lesson here about people who present themselves one way when they're in fact another. It could also be a commentary about how not all revolutions actually bring about real change. Or it could just be the plain old fact that all of us think we're rebels when we're young, and then we get older and end up working in an office like everyone else. Actually, let's not believe that last one, it's too depressing!
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.