In this special Throwback Trend episode, discover the surprising story of the Pet Rock—the simple joke that became one of the biggest fads of the 1970s. Learn how an ordinary rock turned into a trend, why so many people bought them, and whether a Pet Rock could go viral all over again in today's internet culture.

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