The Cinnamon Challenge
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Inspired by a series of YouTube videos, adolescents have begun swallowing large quantities of cinnamon without the help of water. Those who take on the cinnamon challenge are often hit by an extreme coughing fit or vomiting. But the effects can be much more severe: Lung collapse, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema (fluid build-up in the lungs) are possible results.
