The world's most famous goth has been accused of many things during his career, most of which he turned out not to have done. One report said he'd killed animals on stage; others that he'd inflicted injuries on either himself or people in the front row, as well as performing Satanic rites and burning Bibles. None of those things actually happened, but they generated fantastic press for the heavy metal band that bears his name.
He probably wouldn't have been able to persuade fans of that genre to take him seriously if he'd just gone by the name his parents gave him: Brian Warner. There are very few world famous Brians out there! His stage name comes from a grizzly place; wanting to combine beauty and horror, he took the first name of Marilyn Monroe and the last name of Charles Manson. The intent was to shock. It worked.
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.