Salt and Ice Challenge
The Salt and Ice Challenge (German: "Salt and Ice" Contraption Challenge , in short, salt-ice Challenge ) is an Internet phenomenon , initially rub salt in the Participant on the bare skin (often on the forearm), to then put ice (usually in the form of ice cubes). This creates a feeling of burns; the participants compete to see who can hold out the longest. Recordings of the actions are distributed on social media.
The interaction of salt and ice on the body causes cold burns ; in extreme cases, permanent tissue damage can occur. Cold mixtures of salts in water can reach temperatures down to −16 ° C.
Individual evidence
- ^ "Salt and Ice Challenge" on YouTube
- ↑ Parents, take note: the new network challenge can seriously hurt your children! Brigitte (magazine) , accessed February 5, 2017
- ↑ David Knüdeler: YouTubers torment themselves with a painful cold test of courage . Focus , April 12, 2013