We know we mentioned the traffic situation earlier on, but we think this picture gives you a better sense of perspective. The buildup issues around Bethel began five entire days before the festival even began. Parked and abandoned vehicles sat fender to fender in every direction from the farm for a distance of twenty entire miles. Local residents couldn't get in or out of their own town. Performers had to get as close as they could and were then brought in by helicopter.
And then, when all's said and done, there's the issue of how to get out. Could you remember where you put your car if you'd abandoned it in an unfamiliar area, and then spent the next three days drinking and taking drugs? Also, a lot of hippies drove the same vehicle. 'Hey buddy, have you seen my car? It's a Volkswagen bus and it's...oh. I see the problem'.
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.