Almost every little girl in America had a Strawberry Shortcake doll during the '80s and '90s. She was so popular. Did you know she actually started out as a design on a greeting card? From there, things really took off and her creator, Muriel Fahrian, was commissioned to come up with even more characters. After greeting cards, posters were designed. By 1980 the Strawberry Shortcake TV specials were on the air.
Despite the popularity of the television series, Strawberry Shortcake dolls weren't released until the mid-80s. Once they hit the shelves, the dolls sold like hotcakes all around the nation. Your Strawberry Shortcake doll could be worth thousands now, depending on which type you own. In general, you can expect between $300 to $1,200 for Strawberry Shortcake dolls that are still in their original packaging.
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.