'A Million Little Things' is already being described as a 'This is Us' clone, which doesn't bode well for the future of the genre, if you can call it that. Much like all of the 'Lost' clones, the 'This is Us' clones may even be good, but it will be difficult to escape the shadow of such a behemoth series. This show does have a great cast going for it though, which may give it a chance at success.
The plot is where this show runs into trouble. The plot follows a group of friends who reevaluate their lives following the suicide of a friend. It's dark territory, which can make for great dramatic fodder, but we'll see if they can nail such a delicate topic. If you're looking for a recommendation for this one, signs are leaning towards no.
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.