In the present day, we're still arguing about equal pay for women in the entertainment industry and trying to ensure that men don't take home a bigger check for the same amount of work. This is not a new argument. Judy Garland was suffering from a serious case of pay disparity despite the film being completely based around her character.
Garland was paid a reported $500 per week, which in 1939 was no small amount. It was however dwarfed by the top two earners on the movie. Ray Bolger and Jack Haley, who were known performers and able to make stronger demands on the studio, were paid a reported $3,000 per week each. That's quite a lot now, but back then it was astronomical. It also seems wrong that the supporting cast were earning six times more than the star of the show.
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.