Frances de la Tour (Madame Olympe Maxime)

Frances de la Tour (Madame Olympe Maxime)

There is a French equivalent of Hogwarts, called "Beauxbatons", and Madame Olympe Maxime is its headmistress, although her closest equivalent in Harry's school is actually Hagrid, given that they're both half-giant. She and Hagrid are forced to put school rivalries aside as the threat from Voldemort increases, and they head off into Europe in search of other giants they can recruit to the cause of fighting against him.

Yet another Olivier Award winning actor, Frances de la Tour can also count BAFTA and Tony awards among her collection. The veteran performer is still lovingly remembered in her home country for her performances in popular sitcom "Rising Damp". De la Tour is proud of her working-class roots and remains a committed socialist to this day, having once been a member of the Workers Revolutionary Party in her youth.

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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