'Queen' was one of the biggest bands in the world during the 1970s and 1980s. They sold out stadiums, had huge world tours, and rolled out hit after hit whenever they had new music to sell. Freddie Mercury - who many people consider to be the greatest rock and roll lead singer of all time - sadly passed away in 1991, but he's recently been discovered by a whole new generation thanks to the biopic movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Never have mustaches looked so cool or iconic.
'South Park' makes crude parodies a calling card, so if Matt Stone and Trey Parker had Mercury in mind when they designed the character of Mr. Slave, we wouldn't be at all surprised. He looks like he's part Mercury, and part Village People. Very few people have rocked the handlebar mustache though - and Mr. Slave is something of a hit with the gentleman - so we suspect that he's more Mercury than anything else.
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.