A teenage girl was hospitalized with second-degree burns after heating a popular squishy toy in a microwave, according to a report. The incident highlights the risks of the viral trend of microwaving such toys.
01 · THE DISPATCH
A teenage girl in Israel suffered second-degree burns after microwaving a squishy toy, part of a viral trend known as 'Squishy'. The incident was reported on Monday evening. Squishy toys are soft, foam-like stress-relief items that have become popular online. Heating them can cause them to burn or explode. The girl was treated for burns. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the trend.
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