Family of people who created the Slinky in Philadelphia share the story behind the toy @cbsphilly
Family of people who created the Slinky in Philadelphia share the story behind the toy @cbsphilly
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The children of the man who invented the Slinky — and their mother, who made it a success — shared the story of the toy ahead of a celebration in Philadelphia.


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Family of people who created the Slinky in Philadelphia share the story behind the toy

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