Conan O'Brien frequently gives the impression that he's a very wise man playing the role of the fool, and all evidence suggests that he is. He's extremely well educated, having graduated from Harvard magna cum laude in history and literature. His interest in the world of comedy was always apparent at the same time, though - he wrote for Harvard's satirical newspaper the Harvard Lampoon, and was the magazine's president in his sophomore year.
His interest in the arts also extended to music, as he drummed for the band 'The Bad Clams' during his university years. He wasn't always well behaved, either - years after the event, he now admits that he stole an outfit worn by Robin in the 1960s 'Batman' series while it was being displayed at the university! Eventually, as we all know, he landed his own self-titled television show - where he would be followed around backstage by star struck intern Mindy Kaling.
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.