We've always assumed that everybody would have the exact same reaction to seeing a tornado; especially one of this size, which is a swirling column of destruction towering high into the sky. That reaction would be to grab your most important and valuable items, lock up your house, and either run or drive in the opposite direction as fast as you possibly can. Audra Thomas, a resident of Nebraska, apparently doesn't think along those lines. Instead, she thought it was a perfect photo opportunity.
Her calmness about the situation is probably a product of being from Nebraska; this won't have been the first tornado she ever saw, and the folk who live down that way tend to know how far away a tornado is, how long they have to run away from it, and which direction it's coming in. That twister looks like it's a field away from Audra at most, but when the shot was snapped, the distance was actually over a mile.
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.