The way people decorate their homes at Christmas tends to fall into one of two camps. Either they buy a new tree and a completely fresh set of decorations every year, or they've been using the same set which is kept in storage 11 months of the year for as long as they can remember. The family who buys new gear every year may feel like they're going better, but the family who recycles may be doing better in the long run - because their well-worn ornaments may now be priceless antiques.
Blown glass ornaments from the late 19th century are worth the most of all - frequently over $1000 each - but vintage sleds from the 1940 and 1950s are worth several hundred dollars now. If your grandparents' tree and the ornaments on it look impossibly old, maybe take a closer look at what's hanging there.
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.