Crocodiles are fairly scary by default. They're savage, they have powerful jaws that could bite straight through your limbs without a hint of trouble, and they're usually over six feet long. From our point of view that means they're already frightening enough, and we were happier not knowing that there are also super-crocodiles out there in the wild somewhere!
The gigantic specimen we see in this picture is an exceptional one, though. The image comes from Queensland, Australia, in 1957, and shows Polish crocodile hunter Krystina Pawlowski proudly posing with her latest trophy; an enormous crocodile that measured 28 feet from nose to tail. Pawlowski's 'one shot' nickname stems from the fact that she killed the beast with a single shot. Over sixty years later, Pawlowski's crocodile remains the largest ever recorded, and she's an official Guinness World Record holder.
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.