We shall not see the like of music legend David Bowie again. Nor will we see the like of his own share of Mustique Island. Bowie and Jagger were close friends, and so it's no surprise that they both ended up owning parts of the same island. This was allegedly once of Bowie's favorite places in the world to come and spend time. Depending on who you believe, his ashes may be scattered on the beach in front of his old home.
In keeping with Bowie's unusual tastes and styles, there's a fusion of different culture and architectural styles at work in and around Bowie's old villa. He named it 'Mandalay' and built it in both Japanese and Balinese style. That means you'll find tropical plants on one side of the villa, and a pond full of koi carp on the other. Stepping into Bowie's world will cost you a little less than stepping into Jagger's, but it's still pricey at $58,000 per month.
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.