This is the United States. We're the country that saved the world not once but twice during the 20th century (at least). We've been a global economic powerhouse since Rutherford B. Hayes was president. We've been a beacon of hope, freedom, inspiration and industry since our founding.

Also, we're now we're the country that has to warn our people to not cook chicken cacciatore in NyQuil:

Want to cook chicken in NyQuil? Overdose on antihistamines? Swallow laundry detergent pods?

While most of us would recoil in horror from such dangerous suggestions, adolescents and young adults continue to be susceptible to social media dares like these, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.

"One social media trend relying on peer pressure is online video clips of people misusing nonprescription medications and encouraging viewers to do so too. These video challenges, which often target youths, can harm people — and even cause death," the FDA stated in a warning.

That this even needed to be said is a very bad sign for our people.

Of course, the FDA knows you have some questions:

How can you keep your kids safe and help prevent potentially harmful trends?

Uhhh, I got a suggestion:

Do that and you won't have to worry about any NyQuil dinners anymore.

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