Even now, after the Mars Rover has explored a tiny fraction of the planet, there's still so much we don't know about our celestial neighbor. If popular culture keeps harping on the same theme, about the sheer inhospitableness and frightening landscapes of Mars, it's because there's still the chance that there's something lurking there, under the red sands, waiting to strike.
Now, there's a personal account to add fuel to the fire. A US ex-Marine, only known as Captain K, surfaced in 2014 with the astounding claims that he had been part of a government-sanctioned "Mars Defense Force", living 17 years on the planet and fending off Martian threats. Consisting of American, Russian, and Chinese troops, this MDF was part of the greatest cover-up the world has ever known.
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.