It feels like just yesterday that kids were running around the playground trading Pokemon cards, but it was all the way back in the late '90s. Even back then, the ferocity with which kids sought out new cards was intense. That same energy hasn't seemed to abate over the years - original Pokemon cards from the '90s are now worth more money than ever. If you've got any tucked away somewhere, it's time to sell.
A first edition Raichu goes for around $5,000 and a Pokemon Master's Key sells for a jaw-dropping $10,000. We can even go one better: an original 1998 Magikarp has been known to sell for around $15,000. Original base sets, such as Charizard, Machamp, and Blastoise are all fall in the $2,500 to $3,000 range, while trainer cards can go from around $1,000 to $4,000.
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.