It would seem that Gene Hackman is every bit as canny as the characters he often plays in movies. He's not just owned one island over the course of his long life and career; he's bought one, sold it and traded up. His island-buying ways started with this little gem though - the tiny Fawn Island, which is in the seclusion of the San Juans. It spans only 2.3 acres, but such is its prime location that it's currently valued at $4m.
Hackman had a property build on the island in 1978, covering over 3500 square feet, along with a private water system and a pier for boats to dock. That's useful for getting back to the comfort of the mainlands, with Orcas being only a few minutes away across the water. Hackman himself can now be found at even more snug and secure island home somewhere near British Columbia.
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.