The iconic dress that Garland wore as Dorothy in the movie served more purposes than just to make her look young and pretty. The gingham style was specifically selected because, to the camera, it blurred the edges of the garment and made Garland's curves harder to see. It also contained a specially adapted pocket sewn into its seam, allowing the storage of the handkerchief that would later be used on screen to wipe away the cowardly lion's tears.
Undeniably one of the most easily identifiable items of clothing in cinema history, it was always bound to go for a fortune if it was ever sold at a public auction, and it did. In 2012, it fetched a massive $500,000. That's still somehow less than someone paid for the Cowardly Lion's costume a few years before, which just goes to show that there really is no accounting for taste.
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.