If the only thing you know about MC Hammer is his smash hit, 'U Can't Touch This', you're not alone. We had no idea the singer of this one hit wonder had such a colorful career. Born Stanley Kirk Burrell, MC Hammer got the nickname 'MC' for being a Master of Ceremonies when he was on the road performing. He managed to hold onto the moniker during his time with the United States Navy, too.
MC Hammer signed up for the Navy after a brief stint in college. He feared he would be tempted into a bad lifestyle in his home town of Oakland, California, and looked to the military to keep him on the right path. He served as an Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class for around three years before leaving to pursue a career in the music industry.
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.