History of the Yo-Yo
In the Phillippines, yo-yo translates as "come back". Some people believe that the yo-yo was created to be used as a weapon. That theory is not true. Pedro Flores, who was originally from the Phillippines, started selling the toy in the United States with the name Yo-Yo. His company, Flores' Yo-Yo Company was bought out by Duncan, who copyrighted the name, Yo-yo.
The yo-yo is often referred to as the second oldest toy in history, second only to the doll.
Interesting fact: The earliest surviving yo-yo dates to 500 BC. A Greek vase shows a boy playing with a yo-yo.
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Hula-Hoop History
There are stories of children playing with hoops of dried grapevines as early as 1000 BC.
The Australians started this century's craze with a wooden hoop, and in 1957, Wham-O produced a plastic hoop in the US. And the rest, as they say, is history!
Hula Hoops and Yo-Yos
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Wham-O #81553-0106 Original Hula Hoop
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Skip N Twist Jumprope Hula Hoop
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Trick Book
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 10/10/2008)
Yomega Power Brain XP Yo-Yo
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 10/10/2008)
Duncan Yo-Yo
Amazon Price: $2.95 (as of 10/10/2008)
World Yo-Yo Contest
worlds yo-yo contest 2006 1A 1st - Hiroyuki Suzuki (mickey)
worlds yo-yo contest 2006 1A 1st - Hiroyuki Suzuki (mickey) If you want to download this song,try to check this link http://rapidshare.com/files/144615289/Du_Yi_Wu_Er.mp3
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Books About Hula Hoops and Yo-Yos!
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Klutz Yo-Yo Book (Klutz)
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101 Hula Hoop Games for Kids
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Hoop-La!: The Ultimate Book of Hoop Tricks: The Ultimate Book of Hula Hoop Tricks (Trend Friends) (Trend Friends)
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Around again: fitness classes making hula hoop hip once more.(Up Front): An article from: Los Angeles Business Journal
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From Balls and Scoops to Hula Hoops: Using Varied Equipment in a Skills-Based Approach to K-3 Physical Education
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Alexandra Dodonova
Hula Hoop Expert!
Alexandra Hula-hoop act in Hard Rock cafe
10 ears old Alexandra, performing her act in Hard Rock cafe
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A Yo-Yo T-shirt?
Three Year Old Hula-Hooper!
Shelly Om Gives Hula Hoop Lesson
Three year old Hambe Hula Hoops for her first time in La Jolla, California on October 15, 2006 with Shelly Om. And the La Jolla Beach sea lions.
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Do you remember yo-yos and hula-hoops? Did you enjoy this lens?
Do you exercise with a hula hoop as an adult?
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Frankster
Fun lens! I was always very good at the hula-hoop but I couldn't do yo-yos worth a darn. This really brings back the memories! Great job. Bear hugs, Frankster Posted October 05, 2008 |
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Frankster
Fun lens! I was always very good at the hula-hoop but I couldn't do yo-yos worth a darn. This really brings back the memories! Great job. Bear hugs, Frankster Posted October 05, 2008 |
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rockycha
Love the hulahooping! ***** just be sure you're gettin some! :) Posted October 01, 2008 |
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MobyD
I always see hoops being used in acts at Faerieworlds. There's a group from British Columbia called Mythmakers that uses them, and this year there were at least a couple of vendors selling hoops. They were more ornate than the old Wham-o hoops I remember from the late 50s. And yes, I had a hula hoop back then! Posted October 01, 2008 |
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Teddi14
Nice lens. My son was just playing with the hula-hoop yesterday. I am lensrolling it to my lens about classic timeless toys. 5 *'s Posted September 12, 2008 |
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OhMe
what fun to remember those hula hoops. 5* Posted August 03, 2008 |
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Susan52
Yes, yes, and yes! I love my hula-hoop. It's great exercise! Never was so good with a yo-yo, though. :-) Posted July 15, 2008 |
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WhitePineLane
Fun lens! Welcome to the Tweeners! The 7-to-12 Crowd group! Posted July 12, 2008 |
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ShannonC
Thanks for the link! I'm flattered :) Posted July 11, 2008 |
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ShannonC
I love my hoop, thanks for commenting on my hoop lens and lensrolling :) Now I gotta buy a yo yo! lol Posted July 11, 2008 |
