We human beings like to think that's we're a pretty smart species in the 21st century. We can fly around the world, we've created 3D printing, and we've made it possible to communicate with someone on the other side of the world through the internet. Technology has enriched our lives. But the following ancient mysteries still baffle even the most well-known scientists of our time. Some of these are absolutely shocking.
As smart as we are, though, it appears that at some stage we've forgotten some of the things that we once knew. That's why modern-day scientists are still at a complete loss to explain mysteries that date back thousands of years. The means and methods of our ancestors baffle them.
Some of the items that appear on this list seem to have been made using techniques that would have been impossible at the time. Others are just marvels of construction which we wouldn't be able to repeat today if we tried. It's no wonder some people think aliens were involved!
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.