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Don't Blame Millenials For The Tide Pod Challenge
There's no proof that millennials are more reckless than previous generations. So why are dangerous trends like this on the rise?

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There's no proof that millennials are more reckless than previous generations. So why are dangerous trends like this on the rise?

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