Who would have thought that cards with a bunch of gross little kids on them would end up becoming so valuable? While some contain pretty standard levels of grossness, such as boogers and farting, some are downright freaky. We mean it! Doesn't anybody remember the kid eating a sardine and unzipping his skin to reveal robotics underneath? Or the one made out of metal springs who is in a straightjacket?
Bizarrely enough, these guys are worth thousands now. So, if you were someone who enjoyed such things, now would be the time to sell. An original 'Adam Bomb' could rake in around $4,000, while any of the Japanese versions of the cards will definitely sell for more than $1,500. A full set of just regular, non-original cards sells for around $700, so start setting up an eBay account.
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.