An oldie but a goodie, Casablanca will never be irrelevant in the chick flick world. The best part is that with Humphrey Bogart starring, the men won't complain too much if you insist on watching it one rainy evening. Set during World War II, this 1942 film was ahead of its time, considering the war didn't end until 1945.
The plot is centered around Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), an American who runs a bar in Casablanca, Morocco, during World War II. Though it's illegal, his bar is a hot spot for refugees hoping to escape to America. When his ex-lover, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and her husband show up, he has to make some difficult decisions. The film went on to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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.