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11-Year-Old Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington Died of Tiktok’s Viral Chroming Trend

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11-year-old Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington Died of Chroming Trend on TikTok

Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington was an 11-year-old boy who was found dead after taking part in a TikTok challenge on March 2, 2024, Saturday. The family said that the incident took place at a friend’s house in Lancaster.

Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington was a School student who reported a cardiac arrest at around 12:30 pm, after participating in chroming, the current social media challenge.

What is Chroming?

Chroming is a trendy social media challenge which is otherwise known as huffing and sniffing. In this challenge, people inhale toxic chemicals like aerosol cans, paint, solvents, cleaning liquids, and petrol.

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The term was originally used in Australia for the first time. The toxic fumes that go into the central nervous system affect it by slowing down brain functions.

The Mirror reported that it can cause disorientation, nausea, slurred speech, dizziness, and hallucinations.

A TikToker told The Mirror that, until now no concrete evidence is available if chroming originated in the social media platform or was a specific challenge.

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Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington Death News

When Tommie-Lee reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, he was immediately rushed to the hospital. However, he couldn’t be saved.

Lancaster Police said that, currently the death of the 11-year-old is “treated as unexplained.” As reported by Daily Mail, an investigation is going on by the police.

Tommie-Lee’s family alleged that the 11-year-old boy met his ultimate demise by participating in a recent trend on TikTok.

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Tina Burns, his grandmother in the Lancashire Post stated,

“He died instantly after a sleepover at a friend’s house. The boys had tried the TikTok craze ‘chroming’. Tommie-Lee went into cardiac arrest immediately and died right there and then. The hospital did everything to try and bring him back but nothing worked. He was gone.”

The deceased boy lived with Sherri, his mother in Lancaster. The Mirror reported that his father’s side of the family lives in the South Ribble area and Clayton-le-Woods of Lancashire.

In the wake of this scenario, both families strongly stated that kids should “not be allowed to be on social media.” Rather the social media platform should also be taken down, reported the New York Post.

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Sheri, Tommie-Lee’s mother went to Facebook and requested the parents to not let the deodorants come in contact with their children. So that the children stay away from the Chroming challenge.

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According to Daily Mail, “Since 2018 the Chroming trend has been prevalent in the UK, even before the launch of TikTok.”

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Chicago Rat Hole Landmark Removed by City Department and Mayor’s Office

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The Chicago Rat Hole Landmark Removed By The City Department and Mayor's Office

On the sidewalks of a Chicago road, there was a space that resembled a rat with a tail; even the crimps and minute deviations in the nails were visible.

Residents started referring to this peculiar landmark as a “rat hole” rather than a pothole. People began throwing coins around it, and the small defect turned into an attraction for both locals and tourists in Chicago.

Visitors often threw coins, took pictures, and created a commotion in the area. Some residents complained to the mayor about the disturbance caused by tourists and onlookers.

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The removal of the rat hole was a collaborative decision between city departments and the mayor’s office. Eventually, the mayor announced that it would be fixed since it was considered a defect.

Paul Sajovec commented,

“It was just a combination of the fact that the sidewalk was uneven and also that people would show up at various times of the day and night and make a lot of noise and create other issues and problems.”

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In January, people even pursued an imprint of the rat in the walkway. The rat hole had gained immense popularity over the past few days, but it was time to say farewell. The rat had touched the hearts of many; it was well-loved, but now it will be fixed and will disappear from the heart of the sidewalk.

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Chrisean Rock Announces She’s Quit Smoking and Drinking Amid Speculations of Newborn Being Blind

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Chrisean Rock Claims She Left Smoking and Drinking, Fans Speculate Her Kid Is Blind

Chrisean Rock has been very famous over the past few years, primarily due to her tumultuous relationship with Blueface, which garnered much attention. Recently, Chrisean Rock claimed she has quit smoking and drinking.

Chrisean Rock Says She Quit Smoking and Drinking as Concerns Arise Over Newborn’s Health

Despite the repeated cycles of fighting, breaking up, and reconciling, which fans found amusing, Blueface is now in jail, but they are together again. Currently, Rock is more focused on motherhood.

Now, Rock has claimed that she has quit smoking and drinking, but some people think that she is too late to do so. When pregnant or expecting, others are always supposed to stop smoking and drinking as it can affect the health of the child.

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She announced her lifestyle changes on social media, but some critics believe she is making these changes too late.

It is generally advised to quit smoking and drinking during pregnancy due to potential risks to the child’s health.

Rock has always led a fun and carefree life, often seen smoking, drinking, and partying. However, the blank stare of her baby, Chrisean Jr., has led some to speculate that the child suffers from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

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Debate is rife in the comments section, with some blaming Rock’s lifestyle for her baby’s condition. Others argue that it is normal for babies to look blankly as they have not yet developed the capacity to understand and comprehend their surroundings.

Rock has not responded to any of these comments. Fans continue to speculate about the baby’s health, and the interview has created a chaotic atmosphere. Many refuse to believe that Rock quit her habits during her pregnancy, and they suspect these habits have adversely affected the baby.

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Shocking Viral Video: YouTuber Anthony Vella Suffers Severe Neck Injury in 100-Foot Paramotor Crash

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Horrifying video of YouTuber Anthony Vella breaking his neck after falling from 100 ft goes viral 

A disturbing video that recently went viral on the internet shows the famous YouTuber Anthony Vella breaking his neck and sustaining severe injuries after falling from a height of 100 feet while piloting a motorized paraglider.

The viral clip was posted on his YouTube channel under the title “Paramotor Crash ALMOST Ended My Life.” It features the horrifying crash of his motorized paraglider as he attempted to fly at 48 mph.

It is currently unclear when the incident took place. Anthony recently posted the video for his viewers to show what he has been up to and what caused the accident.

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Viral Video Captures YouTuber Anthony Vella’s Harrowing 100-Foot Fall and Neck Injury During Paramotor Flight

In the video, Anthony Vella can be seen testing the BDG Luna 3, a “reflex paramotor wing for intermediate and advanced pilots,” at Enchanted Rock State Park just northwest of Austin, Texas.

Anthony recorded every moment, from taking off to gliding in the air, joyfully shouting as he reached a speed of 48 mph on the motorized backpack.

However, things soon took a drastic turn. While checking his phone for the speed, the paramotor wing above him snapped back and twisted his body in mid-air, causing him to fall from 100 feet. He can be heard saying:

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“Oh man, 48 miles per hour. Come on, baby! Oh shit!” 

Anthony Vella immediately started screaming in pain as he hit the ground, breaking the frame of the motor backpack. In excruciating pain, he asked Siri to call 911. Paramedics soon arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

They inquired about his condition and where he was feeling pain. His wife, Leandra, also joined him at the site, and later he was taken to the hospital.

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