Located in Spain's picturesque Malaga province, El Caminito del Rey is a jaw-dropping, cliff-hugging trail that would send most of our hearts racing. The English translation of the name is "the king's way" but we have to wonder what kind of king would be satisfied with such an adrenalin-inducing path. Five miles long and three feet wide, the path hovers 300 feet above solid ground, attached to the side of El Chorro cliff.
You'd think the threat of vertigo, peeing your pants, or, you know, falling to your untimely death would stop people, but that hasn't been the case at all. Every year more than 600,000 thrill seekers arrive to experience the terror that is El Caminito del Rey. You guys do what you like, but we think we'll definitely be sitting this one out!
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.