More than 3000 years ago children played with circular hoops made with grape vines. This toy was swung around the waist. Years later this toy was made by company called Wham-O and the Hula-Hoop was invented in 1958.
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21 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 21
The letters H, I, O and X are the only letters that look the same if you flip them upside down or view them from behind.
20 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 20
Mac n’ cheese did not always come in a box. In the 14th century it was made with hand-cut pasta sandwiched between a mixture of melted butter and cheese. Make Cosmo’s favorite mac n’ cheese recipe for dinner tonight with your family. Believe it or not but back before the 18th century macaroni and cheese [...]
19 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 19
Macadamia nuts are not sold in their shells because it takes 300 pounds per square inch of pressure to break the shell.
17 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 17
On May 1, 1952 Mr. Potato Head was born. The original toy cost less than a dollar and contained all the parts to make Mr. Potato Head, except the potato. Parents had to provide their own potato which children could stick the various pieces.
16 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 16
The shortest Old Testament book is Obadiah. It has 1 chapter with 21 verses.
14 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 14
The lava lamp was invented in 1960 by Edward Craven-Walker. The glass filled container with blobs of colored wax is fun to watch move around forming different shapes. Your family can make your own lava lamp with these easy instructions. Making a Lava Lamp What you need plastic bottle water baby or vegetable oil food [...]
13 Sep
Knowledge Nugget–September 13
There aren’t any words that rhyme with orange, purple, silver or month.
