This is a particularly sore point for Denzel Washington, because the veteran actor recognized that 'Michael Clayton' was a great script the first time he saw it. He admitted to GQ magazine that it was the best material he'd been offered in years, but backed away from it because it was a first-time director and so he wasn't sure it would be handled properly. When you've been around the movie industry as long as Washington, it probably pays to be cautious, but this was a call he got wrong.
George Clooney benefited from Washington's error of judgment, took the part, and got an Oscar nomination out of it. Director Tony Gilroy's next success was 'The Bourne Legacy.' Washington was left on the shelf, kicking himself for not taking a chance on an up-and-coming name. We imagine he's just about over it by now.
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.