The small actors playing the Munchkin roles weren't strangers to one another, assembled from wherever the producers could find them. They'd actually all been performing together for years, and were a performance troupe from Europe called the Singer Midgets, after their manager Leo Singer.
They were, as we've said, paid less than Toto, and their meager salary may actually have been reduced further; Singer handled the payments for them and some sources say he kept most of the money for himself. A number of the troupe were German or Bavarian and were very glad to be working in the United States because it took them away from the rise of Nazism at home. Most of them spoke no English at all, and so scenes where the Munchkins are seen speaking or singing are all actually dubbed.
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.