We have a hard enough time remembering which one is the Arctic and which one is the Antarctic, and that's long before we start the process of trying to figure out how to pronounce them. We just looked it up to confirm it, and the Arctic is the North Polar region, with the Antarctic being down the opposite side of the globe.
If it's easier, think of a polar bear on top of a penguin - trust us, we're going somewhere with this odd analogy. Polar bears life up at the North Pole, and penguins are closer to the Antarctic (although they don't really live on or around the South Pole, that's a popular modern-day myth). That word "Antarctic", by the way, has two 'c's, so make sure you pronounce them both. It's "Ant-ark-tik", not "Ant-artik".
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.