Let's not start a war over this one. We think most people probably know the correct pronunciation of "nuclear", even if some US Presidents don't. So far Eisenhower, Carter, Clinton and the second Bush have been recorded getting this one wrong, which is a concern if they really do have the big red button on their desk. Fingers crossed they'll never be tempted enough to actually press it!
"Noo-cu-lar" or "new-kill-er" are both common mispronunciations of the word, which isn't exclusive to use in weaponry, and actually just means "related to the nucleus". Once upon a time "nuclear family" used to mean immediate family, for example parents, children and siblings. Nowadays if you heard that phrase you'd probably assume they had superpowers, but the right way to pronounce "nuclear" is "new-clear". Clear enough for you?
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.