There's quite the story behind John Wayne's ownership of the island of Torcillo. He never paid a penny for it - it was gifted to him by the Government of Panama. Panama was in turmoil during the 1960s, Panamanian independence becoming a thorny political issue, and a crisis in the Panama Canal. Perhaps surprisingly, Wayne spoke out fiercely and repeatedly in support of Panama being given control of their own canal, and they were finally granted it in 1977.
Because of his support of Panama, Panamanian President Omar Torrijos decided the most appropriate way to thank Wayne was by giving him his own personal island in the shape of Torcillo. The island is sometimes also called Taborcillo, but most people in the area actually refer to it as 'John Wayne Island.' It now operates as a holiday resort, which includes a theme park.
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.