It’s just a plastic ring, but somehow, it changed the world. This episode spins through the surprising history of the Hula hoop, from ancient Greek exercise tools and Hawaiian dance influences to its 1950s craze that saw millions twirling in backyards. A story of simple design, wild marketing, and how a circle became a global fad.

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The History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.

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