'A Streetcar Named Desire' - whether it's as a movie, a book, or a play - is regarded as one of the greatest works of fiction ever written. It was the legendary Marlon Brando who was tasked with bringing the character of Stanley Kowalski to live, and he seemed to do so with relish. Brando was at the peak of both his acting talents and his brooding good looks when the movie was filmed, and his performance is considered iconic.
Behind the scenes, though, Brando found Kowalski difficult to play. The man was brutal, aggressive, unfeeling, and totally absorbed in his own ego. Brando tried to get into the headspace of the character, and found it to be a terrifying place. His feelings on the matter are strong; he said that he detested the character, and the fact that men like Kowalski existed in the real world made him afraid.
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.