The hoola hoop was a fad of the 1950s that even today is...Hoop History: Learn about Hooping, Hula Hoops, Evolution, and Hula Hoop patented

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The most popular American toy is the Hula Hoop.The hoop of plastic rotates around the body by moving the hips.Wham-O Manufacturing introduced the toy.Stores ran out of it because it was so popular.20 million Hula Hoop® toys were purchased by Americans in the first six months.100 million were sold worldwide.Hula Hoop® contests were held all over the United States to see who could spin the longest.

The hoop has been around for a long time.In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it existed.They didn't have plastic then.

The hula hoop was named after the missionaries who saw the dance in Hawaii.The hoops were banned in Japan.The Hula Hoop® toy is an example of American culture being "emptiness" according to the Soviet Union.

The plastic tubing used for Hula Hoop toys would stretch around the Earth more than five times.