Everybody eventually reaches the stage of technological redundancy. If you're in your 30s, you probably remember a time when you had to set the timer for the VHS player in your parents' house, because they had no clue how to. You wondered how anybody could ever fail to learn something so basic. And then one day, someone invented a brand new smart phone, and you had no clue how to use it. Technology is aimed at the young, and one day it'll start to pass over your head even if it hasn't already!
Older people can get some revenge, though. Try showing a young child an old-fashioned TV, like the one in this picture, and asking them to turn it on. Even better, show them a cassette player and a hi-fi. Tell them it plays music and watch them try to work it out. It's fun to get your own back! Just keep them sweet. You might want to borrow their iPad later.
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.