The Sandra Bullock-led Netflix movie 'Bird Box' may have polarized audiences (and launched thousands of memes in the process), but it did something else, too - it introduced international audiences to Tom Hollander, who had been a big favorite with British viewers ever since he broke through with his role as a cynical vicar in the dark sitcom 'Rev,' after years of playing roguish characters in period dramas.
Hollander's star might be bigger right now than it ever has been, but he's been around the big screen for a long time if you've known where to look. He's had (suitably) small parts in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies, as well as the recent blockbuster 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' - so wherever a role is created that requires a relatively short actor, the 5 foot 5 Hollander seems to be more than happy to take it!
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.