Cosplayers come up with the greatest creations, don't they? Here's Dorasae Rosario giving us her vision of Static Shock. The old comic book character has never looked so good. Rosario turned heads as ComiCon in San Diego back in 2015 with this outfit, and it's easy to see why. Rosario gave a few interviews about why she specifically chose Shock and explained that it was down to a lack of black superheroes when she was younger, and therefore the character meant a lot to her on a personal level.
In terms of accuracy, the costume takes the best of the original version and adapts it for the female form. Wearing large, roomy trousers never seemed like a great idea for a superhero (what if they snagged on something?), so replacing them with tighter shorts just makes better sense. The studded belt makes for a great accessory as well, even if it may have been borrowed from Batman.
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.