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YouTube cracking down on viral challenges that could result in physical harm
Jan. 16, 201900:59
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YouTube cracking down on viral challenges that could result in physical harm

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The move comes after the so-called “Bird Box” challenge exploded online, where participants blindfold themselves to perform everyday tasks, resulting in one near death as a Utah teenager attempted driving while blindfolded.Jan. 16, 2019

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