Most commonly known these days as the symbol on your phone that sits the other side of the zero from the hashtag and doesn't get as much love, the asterisk has a number of uses. When placed at the end of a word, it's a reminder to check the footer of a page for more detail. It can also be used for censorship, like striking out the middle of curse words.
Maybe because we see the symbol so much more often than we have to name it or say it out loud, we frequently mispronounce it. It's not "ass-tricks". There's no horseplay involved, and the 'e' in the middle isn't silent. It isn't "ass-ter-ix" either, that's a popular French cartoon character. "As-ter-isk" is the right and proper way to refer to this versatile little star.
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.