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A long-dead Roman woman’s hair bun, jet pins and all.

While Visitors Are in Quarantine, Museums Are Sharing Their Creepiest Objects on Twitter

They may be closed, but museums around the world are staying connected with the public by sharing unusual items from their collections.

The McDonald's Happy Meal has a murky history.

Arch Rivals: Unboxing the History of the McDonald's Happy Meal

The kid's meal is over 40 years old, but not even McDonald's is exactly sure who came up with the idea of packaging fast food in a cardboard box with a toy inside.

Slap Wraps bracelets swept the nation in the fall of 1990.

Slap Happy: The Slap Bracelet Phenomenon of 1990

In the fall of 1990, kids annoyed teachers with slap bracelets that instantly curled around their wrists. They also resulted in instant litigation.

If LEGO bricks can survive children, they can survive anything.

A LEGO Brick Could Survive In the Ocean for Up to 1300 Years

LEGO bricks have always been durable, but new research in the UK indicates they might actually be able to survive the harshest of conditions.

Build-A-Bear Is Launching a New Doctor Who Line

In honor of the return of 'Doctor Who' earlier this year, Build-A-Bear has transformed the 10th and 13th Doctors into cuddly teddy bears.

Funko Creates Australian Firefighter and Koala Figure to Benefit Animal Wildfire Victims

All proceeds from the "Bushfire Heroes" Funko Pop! dolls will be used to support animals displaced by the wildfires in Australia.

A Life-Sized—and Extremely Lifelike—Baby Yoda Statue Can Be Yours for $350

The beloved character from Disney’s 'The Mandalorian' could be your living room’s new centerpiece.

What Is Inside a Lava Lamp?

Lava lamp creators are notoriously tight-lipped about their secret ingredients, but DIY lava lamps aren’t impossible.

American Girl Doll Introduces Joss Kendrick, First Doll With a Hearing Aid

And they’ve paired up with 17-year-old soon-to-be Olympic surfer Caroline Marks to promote her message.

How Teddy Roosevelt Became a G.I. Joe Action Figure

When you look back at the colorful life of the frontiersman-turned-solider-turned-president, maybe it isn’t a stretch to put Teddy Roosevelt alongside Duke, Hawk, and the rest of the G.I. Joes.

8 of the Most Valuable Hess Trucks

Every holiday season, Hess rolls out a new collectible Hess truck. Take a look at some of the rarest and most valuable Hess truck models that might be idling in your storage area.

Toys “R” Us Is Officially Back in Business

A year and a half after Toys “R” Us closed its doors, the toy titan is back with a smaller, cooler type of store.

Super Bowl: When Tie-In Novelty Cereals Ruled the 1980s

As the market for licensed cereals grew, kids sat down for spoonfuls of Gremlins puffs and soggy Barbie bowls.

We’re Lovin’ It: McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Retro ‘90s Happy Meal Toys

For the 40th anniversary of the first Happy Meal in November 2019, McDonald's is bringing back retro Happy Meal toys from the 1980s, '90s, and 2000s.

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Overall Charm: Remembering Hasbro's My Buddy Doll

The soft and inanimate companion was Hasbro's attempt to create a "macho" doll market for boys. It was not a success.

World’s Largest Ouija Board Unveiled in Salem, Massachusetts

Conduct a seance by standing in the 400-pound planchette and letting the spirits move you across the board.

LEGO Dinosaur Fossils Bring Three Species Back From Extinction

The 910-piece set comes with three dinosaur fossils, a human skeleton, and a jovial paleontologist to watch over the entire scene.

Don’t Throw Away Your Used LEGO Bricks—Donate Them

Whether it’s full LEGO sets or a handful of mismatched bricks, your old toys will end up in the hands of some creative kids.

6 Cheesy Facts About Mouse Trap

The Rube Goldberg-esque board game has been a hit for over five decades—but Rube Goldberg never saw a dime from it.

A Towering 1771-Piece Yoda Leads a New LEGO Star Wars Collection

Star Wars fans have a new television series, a new feature film, and eight new LEGO sets to make their holidays bright.

Retro Analysis: The Science of Nostalgia

What keeps us coming back to old cartoons, movies, and the '90210' reboot? The same reward system in the brain that responds to eating great food or winning money.

UK Burger King Restaurants Will Stop Giving Plastic Toys With Kids' Meals

Following a petition from young sisters Ella and and Caitlin McEwan, Burger King has agreed to do away with plastic toys in kids' meals.

Little Green Army Women Are Coming, Thanks to a 6-Year-Old Girl

The pervasive and inexpensive plastic military force will soon be recruiting women to join its ranks.

How Beatrix Potter Pioneered the Art of Merchandising

The author of 23 pint-sized titles, including 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit,' perfected the character licensing template decades before 'Star Wars' or Marvel.

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