Another sad loss to the world of comedy. John Mahoney, who was best known in America but actually born in Blackpool, England, passed away in a hospice in Chicago aged 77 in January of this year. Mahoney will be instantly recognizable to any fan of the hit show "Frasier", where he played Frasier's father Martin Crane for the show's entire eleven-year run.
"Frasier" became the role that Mahoney was most recognized for, but it was far from the only major success of his working life. When he wasn't in front of the camera he found regular work as a voiceover artist, and also liked to tread the boards of Broadway, where he won a Tony in 1986 for his role in "The House of Blue Leaves". Mahoney only gained US citizenship by serving in the US Army, which is an unusual route to take!
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.