We warned you that some of the stories on our list are sad, and we can't help but feel sorry for everything that Amanda Bynes has been through. As a child actress, she was a hit with audiences on 'All That' and when she grew up into a beautiful young woman she seemed to have the world at her feet, with her own self-titled TV show. When it went wrong, though, it went badly wrong.
Bynes developed mental health issues, and also substance abuse issues, with the two things combining together to devastating effect. An increasingly unstable Bynes caused worry among her fanbase when she began posting bizarre Tweets on social media, and she ultimately ended up in rehab. She's now mentally and physically in a better place, but it's likely that her career in the public eye is over.
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.