Archeologists go all over the world to dig up ancient relics and remnants of past civilizations. The truth is, though, that civilization has a crazy long history, and these kinds of things can be found everywhere. We're practically covered in old things that past generations have thrown away. So why would you need to go deep into the jungle when you can go digging around your own home?
That's what amateur historian Stephen Davis thought, and he was convinced that his house held some special mysteries. According to legend, a burial stone from 2,500 BC - yes, 4,500 years old - was somewhere in the neighborhood, and Davis was sure he could find it. Guess what? It was in his own backyard, covered in ivy. He barely needed to change out of his pajamas to find 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.