Anybody familiar with Marilyn Manson probably won't be surprised at his inclusion on this list. Born Brian Warner, he created a persona for himself that became highly controversial, both within the USA and internationally. Known for his outlandish makeup and violent song lyrics, Manson is a hard rock legend, as well as a confusing and elusive figure.
After the Columbine massacre in 1999, Manson was blamed by much of society for inciting the killers with his particular brand of music. He soon revealed himself to be well spoken and intelligent when speaking about the matter in the Michael Moore documentary, Bowling for Columbine. Manson has revealed that he suffered from sexual abuse as a child, a theme which has made its way into much of his music, especially his album 'Smells Like Children'.
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.