Ah, the world really loves a good death rumor, don't they? By the looks of it, you don't even have to be old to get one - just slightly famous. Macaulay Culkin's got one of his very own in 2014, when the internet exploded, saying he had died of a drug overdose mere hours beforehand. It was fun for a while, before the whole thing was busted in the best way possible...
First off, Macaulay responded to the claims himself, which is usually a pretty good sign that you're still alive and kicking. Not only that, but he tweeted a photo of himself recreating a famous scene from Weekend At Bernie's - a late 80s classic about two friends trying to pretend their murdered boss is still alive. Later on, Macaulay went even further and opened up a show with his band by screaming "I'm alive!"
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.