We're going to have to warn you upfront: the tale of Alexis Arquette is not a happy one. But before we get to the tragedy, let's take you through her early life and the start of a brilliant career. Most people would have heard the Arquette name before, and with good reason. They're an entire family of solid Hollywood actors, with each sibling - Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, Alexis, and David - sharing time on both big and small screen.
Born in 1969, Alexis (born Robert) was just as talented as the rest. Playing roles in close to a hundred films and TV shows - from Friends to Pulp Fiction to Xena - Alexis lit up the screen wherever she went. She also knew she was different from the norm early on, with her female alter ego Eva Destruction often making appearances in public. By 2004, she had decided: she would take the plung and get gender reassignment, officially making her a woman.
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.