Things didn't turn out too well for George Lazenby - the only non-British actor ever to play James Bond - but that didn't stop another Australian being offered the part. When it was decided that Pierce Brosnan was too old to play a convincing 007 and would have to step down, the part was offered to 'X-Men' star Hugh Jackman, who made a major miscalculation in rejecting it.
Jackman believed - with some justification - that the more recent Bond films had become too campy and over-the-top, and would benefit from a more realistic angle. He didn't think a change in tone was likely, and so he passed. Daniel Craig came in instead - and gave the world a grittier and more realistic take on the famous secret agent. Jackman should probably have asked to read a script before he just turned the chance down out of hand.
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.