We've spent some time discussing what a bad time Jack Haley had in that Tin Man costume. If he complained about it on set, we're willing to bet that Cowardly Lion actor Bert Lahr rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath. Taking into account the wig, the paint and the furry body suit, Lahr's full costume weighed in excess of 100lbs. Bearing in mind what we said earlier about temperatures in the studio, we imagine it contained several more pounds of sweat by the time everything was said and done.
The costume could almost certainly have been made out of lighter materials, but somebody decided it was a great idea to make it out of actual, real-life lion pelts. Presumably they felt it added that touch of authenticity? The costume later went on to sell for $826,000 at auction in 2006.
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.