National Slinky Day Showcases An Enduring Toy Classic
There are few sights more satisfying than watching a Slinky descend a flight of stairs, and lining the toy up just right to walk down every step elicits the same feeling as sinking a three-pointer, a long putt, or an angled shot in billiards, even though those feats of physics take much more skill. There’s just something about it! On National Slinky Day, August 30, we reflect on how this most simple of toys has stood the test of time, remaining one of the most recognizable toys across the decades and continuing to entertain each new generation....