When you think of the most dangerous places on earth, France doesn't really pop up as an option. More famous for wine and croissants, we tend to think of slightly less developed locations than France instead. But that's because most of us have never been to Mont Blanc. With peaks of up to 16,000 feet high and wind speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, this mountain is both stunning and potentially deadly.
It's not just extreme winds and precarious heights posing a risk - avalanches are also very common in the area, making it even more dangerous to those who visit. Of course, this doesn't stop tourists from flocking to see Mont Blanc. Accidental death is common, but even more common are life-altering injuries. We'd opt to stay home, but if you're going to go, be careful!
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.