Latasha Byears played in the WNBA while being openly lesbian but is probably better known for controversy off the court than her career on it. She played for a number of professional teams including the Sacramento Monarchs, the Mystics, the Houston Comets, and Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia, but it was her time with the Los Angeles Sparks that made the headlines.
During 2003, Byears and three men were investigated with regard to the alleged rape of an unnamed WNBA player. Byears was fired by the Sparks three days after the allegation came to light. She was never formally charged with any crime. The same year, Kobe Bryant was charged with rape and settled out of court, but was supported by the LA Lakers. The same people owned both the Lakers and the Sparks, so Byears perceived a double standard and sued for discrimination. The case lasted two years, with the Lakers settling with Byears in 2005.
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.