Although we complain about maniac drivers on our roads, it's really not too bad in the western world. Every year, it's only 0.01% of the population who will find themselves in a fatal accident. Wear your seatbelt, get a good night's sleep, and avoid booze, and you'd have to be truly unlucky to be one of those victims.
On the other side of the world, it's a different story. Russia - where this photo was taken - has close to triple the amount of fatal car crashes per capita, thanks to situations like this. An unsecured load and driving far too close to the car in front of you and you'd be lucky to survive something like this. Add in some vodka and ignore your seatbelt, and you're definitely a goner.
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.