Seeing England on this list has probably surprised you, but don't be fooled, danger lurks where you'd least expect it. As with Acapulco, this garden is beautiful, yet potentially deadly. At first glance, the luscious roses, spectacular water features, and immaculate lawns provide you with a false sense of security. Then you're met with a sign that brings you straight back to reality: "These plants can kill you."
Alnwick Gardens is well known as the 'poison garden' and is home to more than 100 deadly plant species. With killer plants including Conium Maculatum, Strychnos nuxvomica, and Atropa belladonna, it's no wonder this deceptive garden is the most dangerous of its kind in the world. The garden also plays host to a crop of coca leaves, the main ingredient of the infamous narcotic, cocaine. Enter at your own risk!
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.