The Missing Chapter Podcast

Toying Around with Christopher Bensch


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What an episode we have for you today!  On this episode we have Chris Bensch, Chief Curator at the Strong's National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY.  Chris was the featured historian on History Channel's Toys That Built America and Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum and is our special guest on this episode of the Missing Chapter.  

Chris walks us through the unknown yet fascinating life of the inventor of one of the most popular children's toys in existence - the Slinky!  Who was the genius behind the Slinky and what was it about the invention that appealed to so many people?  You won't believe some of the twists and turns this story takes on this episode of the Missing Chapter!

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