G.I. Joe has been around for decades, a staple in most childhoods since the mid-60s. Back then, it was the perfect way for toy companies to expand the 'doll market' and offer something marketed to boys. Dolls for girls had been around forever and Hasbro was one of the first companies to really increase their target market by creating G.I. Joe.
Original G.I. Joe action figures are not cheap these days. In fact, some are ridiculously expensive, so it has become a serious collectors' game. Destro ($500), Short-Fuze ($600), Storm Shadow ($600), Scarlett ($650), Firefly ($650), and Duke ($700) will all net you a pretty penny. The most valuable are Cobra Commander ($900), Snake Eyes V2 ($1,000), and finally, Snake Eyes First Series at a whopping $1,300. Of course, the value increases if they're in mint condition inside their original packaging.
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.