34. Dolly Parton - $500m

34. Dolly Parton - $500m

Dolly Parton doesn't need to work 9 to 5 to make a living. She's arguably the biggest name in the history of country and western music, and definitely the only person on this list who, in 'Dollywood', owns an entire theme park which is named after her.

Parton has enjoyed phenomenal success, having been entered into more Halls of Fame than most performers have had hit records. Known for her striking, Barbie-like appearance, she's taken a lighthearted approach to her many plastic surgeries, freely admitting that if she sees something sagging she'll get it fixed immediately and credits her image with helping her stay famous. She was also laughing all the way to the bank when Whitney Houston had a hit with 'I Will Always Love You' as the title track from 'The Bodyguard' - it was Parton's song, and the royalty checks went straight to her. A committed philanthropist, Parton invests in worthwhile causes, including reading projects for children all over the world.

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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