Earlier in the list, we talked about how sensational the film's box office performance was for an R rated picture. It was a risk on the producer's behalf to go ahead with the film at that rating, knowing it would limit the chances of making enough box office money to pay for the elaborate production. The studio was nervous, and pressured Spielberg to make cuts in pursuit of a lower rating.
Spielberg, correctly, outright refused. He eventually tired of being asked, and told the studio that if they forced him, the only cuts he would make would result in an NC-17 rating; meaning that no children below the age of 17 would be admitted, and the effect on the box office would essentially be the same. The studio finally got the message and backed off. It was undoubtedly the correct call. It might be gruesome, but without the more horrific scenes the film just wouldn't be the same.
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.