If you thought Praia de Boa Viagem in Brazil sounded bad, just wait until you hear about New Smyrna Beach in Florida, USA. Named the 'shark attack capital of the world' by the Guinness Book of World Records, we're struggling to come up with reasons why anyone in their right mind would want to take their chances swimming here.
With around 240 recorded attacks having taken place at New Smyrna, it's not hard to see where it gets its scary title from. If you thought Australia and South Africa were more dangerous for shark bites, you'd be wrong. Most people who swim in New Smyrna get within three meters of dangerous sharks lurking in its waters. Visibility is poor, so swimmers, as well as the sharks, have no idea what is about to hit 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.