There's always been a place in the hearts of American music fans for tough guys who sing about drinking, women, and being down on their luck. George Thorogood ticks all of those boxes enthusiastically. He is, after, all, the man who gave us the smash worldwide hit 'Bad to the Bone' in 1982. Blending blues rhythms with distorted heavier guitar, Thorogood and his band the Delaware Destroyers carved out their own niche throughout much of the decade.
If there was ever a definitive song about drinking your sorrows away in a bar, it's probably 'House Rent Boogie,' which borrows heavily from the Rudy Toombs song 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,' recorded over thirty years earlier. So far, Thorogood and his hand have sold more than fifteen million records, and continue to tour and record music. He's also found the time to release one solo album.
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.