Pulpit Rock, also known as Preacher's Pulpit or Preikestolen, is one of Norway's most popular attractions. Just a photo is enough to wow most people. But views like this don't come without risks. It's a terrifying 1,970-foot drop into the fjord below, and in case you didn't notice in the photo, there are absolutely zero safety railings to speak of. Anyone daring enough to climb up here is gambling with their life.
This hasn't seemed to hold anyone back, with more than 200,000 people making the climb each year. In fact, most people seem pretty casual about it and even take ridiculously dangerous selfies to prove to the world they were there. We haven't even mentioned the precarious climb to the top, which takes up to three hours and requires a lot of balancing skills.
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.