All of the success that Brandon Flowers has enjoyed in the world of music can be traced back to the day he answered an advert in a newspaper. Guitarist Dave Keuning was looking to start a band in Las Vegas, and needed a singer. Flowers just knew he was the man for the job, and they gelled straight away. The Killers were born, and 'Mr. Brightside' would shortly turn them into rock stars on a global level.
Unlike many musicians, who move away from home after they've found fame, Flowers has never left Nevada. He was heavily involved in charitable efforts within his home state after the Las Vegas mass shooting of 2017, organizing a concert at which the Killers played, and raising over $700,000 to support victims. He's recorded two solo albums away from his band, showing a softer, more pop-rock tone when working alone.
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.