Monday, January 6, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

How many color combinations does the Rubik's cube have?
 Rubik's Cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 color configurations and only one solution. Ideal Toy Company originally wanted to name it "The Gordian Knot." The ultimate 1981 collector's item was a Rubik's Cube showing Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. One of the youngest Cube solvers is a seven year old who doesn't even know how he does it ... and he does it often.

Is it true the Hacky Sack was invented as a 
physical therapy tool?
Yes, it is true! Mike Marshal made a handmade bean bag to exercise his knee after an injury.

What was the first children's toy advertised on TV?
Mr. Potato Head. The icon himself and Star of Toy Story movies.

Where did the name "Jenga" come from?
Jenga in the African Swahili language means "to build." The game was created by a African named Leslie Scott, whose first language was Swahili.

For more fun facts visit: http://www.toy-tia.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Press_Room/TOY_FAIR_100/TF100-FunFacts/TF100-FunFacts.htm

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