Whilst at first glance this may appear to be an alien creature, or a monster from the darkest corners of your imagination, it is in fact a simple hermit crab who's made an unusual choice of home. Hermit crabs live inside shells but aren't born with their own. That means they have to scour the environment around them and make use of whatever they come across.
As the crabs grow, they need larger and larger shells in order to remain comfortable. A human shell is a good size for a hermit crab, and so this one has probably settled down for life; unless it comes across another hermit crab. Because shell space comes at a premium, the crabs will do battle over prime real estate, with the winner walking away with the prize. The real question here, though, is whose skull is that, and why is nobody investigating 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.