Woman who originally created the fidget spinner hasn't earned a anything from it - here's why
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Woman who invented fidget spinners isn't getting squat
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I invented the fidget spinner but haven't earned a single penny from it' - Daily Star
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Move over Hatchimals - fidget toys are the new kid craze, Jimboomba Times
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The Fidget Spinner Inventor Isn't Making Money Off the Popular Toy Craze - InsideHook
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ATESSON Fidget Spinners Toy, 4 to 10 min Spins, Ultra Durable Stainless Steel, Bearing High Speed Precision Metal Material Hand Fidget Spinner for Kids/Adult : Toys & Games
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Woman who created the fidget spinner hasn't earned a single cent off her creation
Business, Motivation
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Fidget spinners are not just a fad – ask any ballpoint-pen clicker, Katherine Isbister for the Conversation
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ATESSON Fidget Spinner Toy Ultra Durable Stainless Steel Bearing High Speed Precision Metal Material Hand Spinner Focus Anxiety Stress Relief Boredom Killing Time Toys : Toys & Games
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ATESSON Fidget Spinners Toy, 4 to 10 min Spins, Ultra Durable Stainless Steel, Bearing High Speed Precision Metal Material Hand Fidget Spinner for Kids/Adult : Toys & Games
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I invented the fidget spinner but haven't earned a single penny from it' - Daily Star