Some varieties of black salt, such as black lava salt, are actually black in color, but many arenât. In its rock form, it ranges from brownish-pink to deep purple. When the salt is ground up, it becomes a pinkish-gray or light purple color. When mixed with food, it becomes a deep red with purple and brown tints.
Image caption Dilma Rousseff was quick to acknowledge her mentor and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after her victory. Dilma Rousseff, the first woman to be elected president of Brazil, has had her share of career ups and downs. She first came to prominence as the protege of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's beloved former president who is better know as Lula.
When Jefferson became the third U.S. president, Madison served as his secretary of state. In this role, he oversaw the Louisiana Purchase from the French in 1803. During his presidency, Madison led the U.S. into the controversial War of 1812 (1812-15) against Great Britain. After two terms in the White House, Madison retired to his Virginia plantation, Montpelier, with his wife Dolley (1768-1849).