Centuries ago, there was no confusion over who was on whose side during a war. Soldiers often wore brightly colored uniforms that distinguished them from their opposition, and so the chances of being confused for an enemy soldier were minimal. Since the transition to comparatively more modern warfare, that's changed.
Uniforms during the Second World War were broadly the same color on every side, and the constant built up of mud and blood only added to the confusion. Therefore, if you spoke in a foreign tongue, you'd be assumed to be an enemy. You might recall a scene in the film where two men shout something in a foreign language before being shot, presumed to be German soldiers. They're actually Czech, and were shouting 'Please don't shoot me, I am not German, I am Czech, I didn't kill anyone', but tragically nobody can understand them, and they're executed. Such incidents were sadly not uncommon during the war.
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.