Give your slinky a rest on Slinky Day

The slinky was invented in the 1940s by US Navy engineer and inventor, Richard T James. It was a big success from the start and remains a popular toy even today.

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It’s recommended that you spend Slinky Day doing slinky tricks and racing your slinkies down staircases. But we thought that – since slinkies are doing this the other 364 days of the year – August 30 should be a time to give your slinky a rest.