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Humpday Triviola

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Humpday Triviola

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

This has been described as "probably the most ubiquitous of the world�s toys, after the ball." It has ancient roots and was commonly found in ancient Greek gymnasiums. It started out commonly made of metal but over time became more commonly made of wood. It was even a tradition of use at an annual celebration at a women's college.

What is it?

T.

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Gary Smyth

One of the seven sisters, passed on there from sister to sister, featured on greek vases B.C., and Renoir painted a young girl.

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Not a Yo-yo  (good guess though)


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Gary wins the Golden Uni...Answer

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

I might have to add a golden extension table too. Gary's excellent answer refers to a hoop. The toy is a hoop, commonly rolled with a stick.

Well done sir!

T.

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