Is it possible to look at Gene Wilder and not think of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? We can't seem to manage it! This actor wasn't a one hit wonder, though. Wilder also starred in Bonnie and Clyde, The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and many, many more. Before he became the famous actor we all adored, Wilder was in a completely different line of work.
Drafted into the United States Army in 1956, Wilder worked within the medical corps serving as a paramedic. He was discharged two years later and followed the same path of odd jobs as many other famous people on this list. After working as a fencing instructor and limousine driver, Wilder eventually found his calling as an actor. Initially starting on stage, it wasn't long until Wilder was starring in blockbuster productions.
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.