Not content with having the largest mountain and volcano we're currently aware of, Mars has gone ahead and claimed the largest valley as well. Here's a twist, though - we have n idea how it got there.
Valles Marineris, as it's known, was first spotted in 1971 by Mariner 9. Putting the Grand Canyon to shame, it's 2,500 miles long - about as long as the entire United States of America! We are yet to locate any evidence of tectonic plate activity in Mars, which leaves scientists puzzled as to how the valley came to be formed; one theory is that a chain of volcanos on the other side of the planet exploded with such force that the entire crust of the planet was bent, and Valles Marineris is the resulting scar.
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.