We've just had Death Road, now let's look at Death Valley! Often cited as the hottest place on earth, Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada records the most consistent high temperatures in the world, so we think it deserves the title. If 134 degrees Fahrenheit sounds good to you, by all means, get yourself over there for some hiking - just remember to take plenty of water.
We're not joking about the water either. Due to the extreme weather, humans can only survive for about 14 hours there without any fluids. You might be thinking about taking a trip during winter instead, but the temperature goes pretty much in the opposite direction then and it can be freezing. Don't forget that sudden flooding can occur in the valley, making it a literal death trap for anyone unfortunate enough to be there at the time.
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.