Lauryn Hill and her band, The Fugees, were among the biggest rap stars of the 1990s, hitting the top of the charts around the world with tracks like 'Ready or Not' and 'Killing Me Softly.' Hill followed that up with a massively successful solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn' Hill, which spawned further smash hits like 'Ex-Factor' and 'Doo-Wop (That Thing'). If you're wondering how he could now be out of money after so many record sales, remember the key point; it was the 1990s. How many times have you seen her trouble the charts in the twenty years since?
As with so many big stars, a reluctance to pay taxes was the cause of Hill's downfall. The interesting excuses she offered for not paying, which included 'it disturbs my creativity,' and 'I'm being manipulated,' surprisingly didn't wash with the IRS. If anything, it just appeared to anger them. As well as being ordered to pay more than half a million dollars in back taxes, Hill spent three months in jail.
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.