Orange tapes were extremely special. Why? Just because they were orange. Having things in different colors was a novelty. Ninety nine percent of cassettes were black. When you got one that was a different color, it felt like you had something special, and I guess it was special if it was that rare. The orange tapes meant something very specific though. Orange tapes were for Nickelodeon movies and shows. The holy grail of 90s entertainment.
Just how big was Nickelodeon back in the day? Nickelodeon was synonymous with being a kid back in the 90s. That's where many kids were taught the lessons of life. We learned through 'Salute Your Shorts' and 'Ren & Stimpy.' Maybe those aren't great places to learn life lessons, but we learned them nonetheless. If you don't know what either of those shows are, maybe they'll come up 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.