"Health Officials Warn Against South Korea's Bizarre Trend of Eating Fried Toothpicks"

South Korean health officials are cautioning against a bizarre social media trend of deep-frying toothpicks and consuming them, a practice that has gained attention on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Despite being made of biodegradable and soluble materials, these toothpicks are not intended for human consumption and have not been verified for safety. The trend is part of a larger phenomenon of excessive eating videos on social media, and health officials are urging the public to refrain from participating in this potentially harmful activity.