Given the unlikely origin stories of some superheroes, it's somewhat puzzling when they turn out to have relatives who share in their abilities. In the case of Martian Manhunter, he has a cousin called Miss Martian. There's quite a strong family resemblance, but given the fact that they're shapeshifters, we suppose they could choose to look like identical twins if they so desired.
Martian Manhunter's costume (and general appearance, for that matter) are very alien. He borders on hostile in the way he presents himself, so his cousin makes for a significant departure from his approach. Her costume shares many design elements but definitely has a more human touch. It makes it much clearer whose side she's on. She retains the elements of mystery and enigma that work so well for her male cousin, but she makes them more relatable and accessible. To be frank, we find her more interesting as a character.
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.