The man with the top hat who's been making legendary guitar riffs as part of Guns n' Roses for the past thirty years; albeit with quite a long time away in the middle of that period; has always been known quite simply as 'Slash'. It's a great nickname for a rock star to have, and especially a guitarist, as it's seemingly descriptive of his abilities with the instrument.
That's not where the name came from though; he was given the nickname by the actor Seymour Cassel, because he was 'always in a hurry, zipping from one place to another'. The British music legend's real name is actually Saul Hudson, which is a fine name on its own and would make a better choice as a pseudonym than many of the fake names that feature on this list but then again, it just wouldn't have fit the billing for one of the greatest rock and roll bands the world has ever seen.
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.