It's bad enough for Matt Damon that he spends so much time hanging around with Ben Affleck that people sometimes get them confused, even though they look nothing alike. He also had to deal with the fact that he has more than a passing resemblance to Mark Wahlberg. We wonder if, when making a movie, studios call one of them and offer them a leading role, and then call the other if the first one isn't interested?
Wahlberg seems to take the fact they look alike with good grace. A fan once screamed 'Matt Damon' at him in the street, and stopped to take a picture with him. He didn't correct her, and when she later posted the image online, he shared it on Facebook with the comment "close enough!" We bet the fan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
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.