Saying that Elijah Wood is a little on the short side runs the risk of stating the obvious. You don't get cast as Frodo in 'Lord of the Rings' if you're a giant. In the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels, hobbits are almost dwarfs, and so a smaller man is required to play one convincingly on screen. That made Wood the ideal choice, at the height of only 5 foot 6.
Both Wood and Daniel Radcliffe have frequently complained that they're mistaken for each other by people in the street. That must be particularly upsetting for Wood, who's an inch taller. When you're this short, every inch matters! Perhaps Wood's biggest achievement in acting was convincingly playing a soccer hooligan in 'Green Street' - we suspect he might have been wearing lifts in his shoes for that, or else he wouldn't have been able to intimidate anyone!
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.