We'd be pretty surprised if most of you hadn't already seen this photo. It did the rounds a fair bit back in the day - anything this dang cute never stays off the internet for long. But it is worth reviving an old meme, just because it is such a wonderful shot. You couldn't Photoshop a better picture. And what perfect timing!
This is the point where animals become almost like little humans. You can see exactly what he's thinking, right there in the little guy's face. These two hikers just set up the camera on a timer, and when they sat down further away, he just though he'd go over and check what all the fuss was about. What's this blinking light? He asks himself. What's that thing that looks just like me, in that little circle of glass? How's my hair look?
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.