At least some of you must surely have one of these lurking around in storage somewhere? There was a time when every child pestered their parents for a Game Boy every Christmas until they got one. The hand-held consoles were a runaway success for Nintendo, and featured games starring all the Japanese manufacturer's most famous creations including Mario and Zelda. Then, technology progressed, and they became obsolete - until the vintage market woke them up once more!
Even a basic-standard old Game Boy in good condition might attract bids of up to $1,000 on eBay, although you'll have to include the packaging to get that kind of price. Nintendo's special edition - which was coated in diamonds and gold plated - probably isn't as likely to be hiding under the bed in your spare room. If it is, though, it's currently worth anything up to $25,000.
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.