We tend to think of 'flash in the pan' celebrities as being a comparatively recent invention - the product of 'one hit wonder' musicians, or reality television stars. That isn't quite the case. It would be a little unfair to call Charo a flash in the pan, but her career both started and ended in the 1970s.
It's hard to say why her fame didn't last longer. At one point, she was everywhere. Any time you switched on the television and saw a variety show, you'd see Charo singing. She sold out shows in Las Vegas, headlining bills which contained people who could go on to have much more enduring fame. Charo may not have been a big deal after the 70s were over, but people definitely enjoyed her and her (largely staged) pigeon English style of delivery at the time.
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.