Superstar DJ Calvin Harris seems like he's likely to be using his real name. When DJs change their name, they usually go for something elaborate or influenced by rave culture; Oxide, Neutrino, Avicii, the Chemical Brothers and many more stand as testament to that. So why would you change your name to Calvin Harris if you were, in fact, called Adam Richard Wiles?
The explanation is a little bizarre. When he was trying to make a name for himself, Harris mixed various kinds of music, and his first minor release was a soul track. He thought his real name was 'too white', and so went with the more 'racially ambiguous' Calvin Harris, on the grounds that it might be more acceptable to his intended audience. Those are some murky waters to wade into, and he's been stuck with the name ever since. Whoops!
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.