This photo, taken by Jean Guichard, initially looks like a painting. The situation captured in it seems so improbable that you'd naturally assume it was a work of fiction. But it isn't, it's completely real. The lighthouse surrounded by walls of water is the Phares dans la Tempete, sitting just off the coast of Brittany in France, and the storm closing in around it is every bit as dangerous as it seems.
Ironically, the name of the lighthouse translates into English as 'Lighthouse in the storm', so you could argue that whoever named it was asking for trouble! Although the man standing in the doorway looks perfectly calm, that's actually lighthouse keeper Theodore Malgorne trying to attract the attention of rescuers. He has a full crew inside the lighthouse, also needing help. The picture was taken in 1989; long before the age of Photoshop.
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.