It's got to be tough finding a love match that even comes close to your own height when you're one of the world's most famous basketball players. Shaquille O'Neal even looks huge next to other basketballers! Despite the height difference, O'Neal and long-term partner, Laticia Rolle, seem to be doing just fine. Though 5'6" is actually above average height for an American woman, Rolle looks tiny compared to O'Neal.
What many people don't know is that Rolle used to play high school and college basketball and was actually a bit of a star in her youth. This couple clearly understand each other on a level much deeper than height. O'Neal and Rolle got together in 2014, not long after meeting at a tapas bar where Rolle was working as a hostess. In October 2017 they announced their engagement.
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.