The very epitome of filth and swagger, here's Guns n Roses on the cusp of greatness. Dripping in sweat, sex, and style, there's a subtle air of arrogance emanating from each member of the band as they disregard the photographer. They're backstage somewhere in California in 1986, the year before their breakthrough as the new darlings of rock and roll.
Their surroundings seem to suit them down to the ground - a dirty, cramped room marked on the walls by all those who've come before them, and Axl Rose dressed like he's the captain of a vessel that's going to take us to some very sordid places. At least Slash looks happy to be there - although he's probably just relieved to have made it all the way to California from Stoke!
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.