There's been many child stars before, and child stars after, but none have had quite the precocity of Macaulay Culkin. Most actors will require years, if not decades of training before they really shine. Culkin was something different: a mere kid who, the moment he stepped onto the screen, looked like a star beyond his years. Whatever he did, it was just right.
Born in 1981, it only took Culkin eight years of his life to crack it into the big time: Most will remember him from the Home Alone films, and My Girl, but his first big film was actually Uncle Buck. In that, Culkin played opposite film comedy icon John Candy - and nailed the role. There was just something about him that made Hollywood executives sit up and take notice.
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.