Many of the states we've looked at so far - and will look at later on - are represented by musicians who have come along recently, or are in the prime of their careers. Alabama is a little different. Wilson Pickett has always been 'the man' in Alabama, and there's never been any real sign of a threat to his throne. Our younger readers might not recognize him from either his name or his photo, but if we say, 'Mustang Sally,' then you'll suddenly realize that you're very familiar with his most famous song.
Pickett is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but rock and roll was never really his genre. He's credited with being one of the leading lights of the American soul music movement during the 1950s and 1960s, being among the first soul stars to break out and start seeing significant success in the mainstream charts. He carried on touring almost all the way up to his death in 2006.
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.