Chapter 1
Unexpected origins of famous logos
Chapter 2
Weird histories of beloved foods
Chapter 3
Bizarre origins of everyday toys
Chapter 4
Accidental scientific breakthroughs
YOUR GOAL
Master of Surprising stories behind everyday things
Ch 3 · Bizarre origins of everyday toys
schopenhauer Bubble wrap was originally invented in 1957 as a modern, three-dimensional wallpaper.
schopenhauer Marine engineer Richard James invented the Slinky in 1943 after dropping a naval tension spring.
BETA
schopenhauer Match weird trivia to the right items to discover the surprising secrets of everyday things.
Fun Fact
Lego bricks: Six standard eight-dot Lego bricks can be combined in exactly 915,103,765 different ways.
Glossary
toy (noun)
An object, often a small replica of something, designed for children to play with. In 1956, a non-toxic wallpaper cleaner was rebranded as Play-Doh, becoming a popular children's toy.
An object, often a small replica of something, designed for children to play with. In 1956, a non-toxic wallpaper cleaner was rebranded as Play-Doh, becoming a popular children's toy.
Quiz
What type of machinery was Richard James working on when he discovered the Slinky spring?
Quiz
What objects did college students throw that inspired the creation of the Frisbee?
Quiz
What did inventors Fielding and Chavannes originally hope to sell Bubble Wrap as in 1957?
Quiz
Which popular toy brand name is derived from the Danish phrase 'leg godt', meaning 'play well'?
Quiz
Who patented 'The Landlord's Game' in 1903, which later became the game Monopoly?
Quiz
Which classic board game was originally designed in ancient India under the name Moksha Patam?