Just looking at photos of this apparent paradise makes you want to quit your job and run away to a life of tropical bliss. Bikini Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and extremely popular with tourists who have the cash to spare. But just like all the other things on this list, not everything is what it seems here. Between the years of 1946 and 1958 the USA made Bikini Atoll its testing ground for nuclear explosives, causing it to become full of radiation.
Though it was declared radiation-free back in the 80s, most living things, including plants and sea life, are contaminated. As you can imagine, when the soil is contaminated, growing food becomes dangerous. Locals reported large numbers of birth defects and abnormalities and many ended up leaving their island homes permanently.
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.