And so much more...

Women from Guadeloupe, circa 1904 - 1915

Pros:

It lubricates the joints

Forms saliva and mucus

Cushions the body’s sensitive tissues

Regulates body temperature

Boosts skin health

Flushes body waste

Maintains blood pressure

The airways need it

Your digestive system relies on it

Allows nutrients and minerals accessible

Prevents kidney damage

Boosts performance during exercise

General help with weight loss

Helps with a hangover

Maintains balance of body fluids

Helps to control calories

Energises muscles

Energy levels and brain function will suffer

Prevents or treats headaches

Relieves fatigue

Flushes our toxins

Boosts immune system

Prevents cramps and sprains

Puts you in a good mood

Saves money

Better mood, concentration, memory and pain tolerance

Prevents back pain

Helps with heart health

Prevents bad breath

Fights against some types of cancer

Helps keep alert

Protects cartilage

Relieves congestion

Boosts productivity

Prevents osteoporosis

Cons:

“Oh no I have to pee again”

In the mid-1980s, the Villemin family from Lepanges-sur-Vologne in France had been receiving anonymous letters and phone calls. In these letters and calls, a male (and sometimes a female) threatened revenge against Jean-Marie Villemin, who was a supervisor in a car-parts factory. The letter writer and caller became known as “The Crow” and he knew extensive knowledge about the family. They knew that they had a son, Gregory Villemin, who was just 4-years-old. 

On the 16th of October, 1984, an anonymous call was made to Gregory’s uncle. The caller stated that he had abducted Gregory and thrown him into the Vologne river. On the same day, his parents received another letter which read: “I hope you will die of grief, the boss, it’s not your money that will bring back your son. This is my vengeance, asshole.” At around 9:15PM, Gregory’s body was found in the icy waters of the Vologne river. He was wearing a blue anorak. His knitted cap was pulled down over his face and his hands and feet were bound with rope.

now Bob Marley is depicted as a happy dude smoking on a beach when he was actually a huge activist against African countries with dictatorships and even did a huge concert in Zimbabwe when they declared independence. thousands of fans broke in to the concert to see him and police shot tear gas into the mob. Bob didn’t stop performing even when tear gas reached the stage, making most of his bandmates rush off. he also did a huge peace concert in Jamaica to unite two warring political parties. his songs often spotlighted racism and inequality and he was an important voice for black people not only in the US, but the entire world.