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The Science of the Cinnamon Challenge
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The Science of the Cinnamon Challenge
  • Published_at:2012-09-25
  • Category:Education
  • Channel:scishow
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  • description: Hank explains the science behind the "cinnamon challenge," and reveals why it is nearly impossible to complete. Do not attempt the cinnamon challenge! Instead, why not just watch some videos of the thousands of YouTubers failing at it! That's what we at SciShow call doing it "the Smart Way." Like SciShow: http://www.facebook.com/scishow Follow SciShow: http://www.twitter.com/scishow Watch John try the cinnamon challenge on Crash Course World History: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPA5oNpfM4 References http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/02/the-cinnamon-challenge-why/ http://bittelmethis.com/is-the-cinnamon-challenge-dangerous/ http://www.cinnamonchallenge.com/ scishow, science, chemistry, cinnamon, cinnamon challenge, impossible, mouth, saliva, mucus, enzymes, bark, cellulose, water, volatile organic compound, VOC, dangerous, medical, powder, breath, central nervous system, gasp, gasping, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, sensitive, tissue, alveoli, immune system, white blood cells, inflammation, pneumonia, scarring, choking, coumarin, liver damage, internet, poison control center, emergency, call, hank green
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2012-09-28 117,185 5,583 1,275 (Australia,#58)  (Canada,#42)  (United Kingdom,#90)