There's a particular school of thought among internet-based conspiracy theorists, which says that long, thin strips of cloud in the air are actually 'chem-trails; the residues of chemicals that Governments spray on their people in an attempt to somehow control them. In reality, they're just unusual cloud formations, sometimes caused by the effect of planes passing through cloud at high speed.
These particular trails of cloud are an all-natural creation though. Nicknamed 'morning glory cloud', they appear regularly in Northern Australia, where a combination of temperature and wind turns clouds into rolls, taking on the appearance of long cigars. They're such a common sight in this part of the world that they've become a tourist attraction; especially during Fall months, where they occur most regularly. Some companies have even started up, offering visitors to go up into the air on a glider and sail through them!
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.