Yo-Yo Revival Sparks National Love for the Toy
A feature on the yo-yo resurgence explains 1998 sales more than doubling after decades of steady 10 million annual U.S. units. It chronicles origins in the Philippines and Europe, key figures like Pedro Flores and Donald Duncan, and later industry shifts plus collecting trends and modern records.
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Jumping Rope A Growing Global Fitness Sport
Jumping rope has moved beyond playgrounds to become a popular sport with national and world championships. The activity improves cardiovascular and muscular strength, with routines in competitions lasting 45 to 75 seconds and training warning against overdoing it.
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