Happy, smiling, and dressed to the nines - if you make allowances for the fashion of the time - at first glance you'd think that this picture captures the Jackson 5 at the peak of their powers, but it doesn't. Taken in 1973, this image comes right from the tail end of the original lineup's run at the top of the charts.
The focus of the group's attention is Michael, and it well might be - his solo career had already begun, and the success of 'Ben' had made him an international name in his own right. Behind the scenes issues with their recording company were taking their toll, and before long Jermaine was gone to start a solo career of his own. For the band, it was the beginning of the end. For Michael, the end of the beginning.
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.