We may have been a little harsh on some of the processes and special effects used in the movie, so let's give credit where credit's due. One of the scenes in the film calls for the Wicked Witch of the West's hands to be engulfed in fire as she tries to remove Dorothy's shoes. Actress Margaret Hamilton had already been very clear about not working with fire again, and a different solution had to be found.
Ingeniously, someone had the idea to force apple juice out of the shoes, and then speed the film up to look like fire. The juice showed up on the technicolor film in perfectly the right shade, and it was actually a revolutionary idea which resulted in a (for the time) excellent looking effect. It also probably ruined a perfectly good pair of shoes, but we can forgive them that.
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.