This has to be Photoshop, right? Wrong. This gigantic 50ft high block of ice, which is even longer than it is tall, is a permanent feature of the Antarctic. You expect almost everything in the Antarctic to be frozen over with ice and snow, and technically this solid lump is too; it's just doing something unusual with the light to give off its blue appearance.
The giant structure is actually made up of tightly compacted ice, full of frozen bubbles of air, and it's incredibly dense. Even light can't make it all the way through; the wavelengths of light that allow us to see the color red are completely absorbed by the frozen behemoth, meaning that we see it as a rich and deep blue. It's unknown how the monolith was initially formed, but it's still growing; every year in Winter, more and more layers are added to its outer shell.
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.