Doing anything in space is dangerous - you're removing yourself from a planet where there's gravity to keep your feet on the ground, and air for you to breathe, and deliberately putting yourself somewhere neither of those things exist. But even going to sleep is a life-threatening event for an astronaut.
Whilst we sleep, staying mostly in one space, we exhale carbon dioxide. Because of the lack of gravity to affect it in space, the carbon dioxide just stays where it is, and can slowly form a bubble around the astronaut's head, displacing oxygen and eventually causing asphyxiation as it's breathed back in. Most astronauts combat this by sleeping underneath ventilation fans to keep the air moving and eliminate the risk. As if there weren't enough to worry about already!
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.