History of the Slinky - How It All Started
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The history of the Slinky, and its humble origin, is one of innovation, imagination, and perseverance as much as it is chance.
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The Slinky Story
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Slinky makes history in Clifton Heights – Delco Times
Slinky - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
TBT: Did you know - Haverford Township Historical Society
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How Was the Slinky Invented?
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How the classic Slinky toy was invented, plus see vintage variations - Click Americana
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History - Slinkies
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How the classic Slinky toy was invented, plus see vintage variations - Click Americana
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Meet Richard James, the engineer behind the Slinky - Create
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Slinky - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
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The Remarkable, War-Torn, Spacefaring History of the Slinky
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On National Slinky Day, the Delco-born toy gets its own historical marker
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SLINKY DAY - August 30, 2024 - National Today