We know we just said this, but we feel it bears repeating. Judy Garland was perfect for this part in every way. It was the role of her career, it made her into a superstar, and it's one of Hollywood's iconic performances. But she wasn't the person that the studio or the director originally wanted in the part.
Shirley Temple was the name at the top of the original list. Temple would only have been ten years old at the time - a better match for Dorothy's intended age - and she was a more experienced performer with a bigger reputation. Depending on who you believe, either MGM backed away from her because they didn't believe she could carry the singing performances required, or her agent and mentor Daryl Zanuck turned the offer down because he wanted her to carry on making movies for 20th Century Fox instead.
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.