Age really is just a number. When it comes to love, does an age difference really matter? Clearly not for this couple who have a 34-year age gap — and if the duo has any regrets, it’s that they wish they met sooner. The universe brought Christine Haycox, 74, and Hamza Dridi, 40, together seven … Read more
A 7-year-old Missouri girl named Scarlett Selby was left in a coma after a squishy toy exploded while she was attempting a viral TikTok challenge. “It all happened so quickly,” the victim’s father Josh Selby, 44, told Kennedy News while recounting the horrific ordeal. “I heard her scream, and it was like a blood-curdling scream.” … Read more
Get your kid the toy they want for the holidays this year — four in five parents confirmed that their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy or doll. A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged kids found that 63% believe if their kid plays … Read more
Devin Silva was at her local CVS in Washington shopping for some late-night ice cream when she spotted it. Cookie was hanging from a shelf and, unbeknownst to Silva, she was about to make the “ugly” stuffed gingerbread keychain from the toymaker Ty, which keeps selling out nationwide, a sensation. After purchasing the plushy for … Read more
They’re in it for the long haul. John Howard will never forget his first Hess tanker truck gifted by his grandfather many Christmases ago — a green, yellow, red and white 1968 model with a fuel hose and working lights. The oil company had only just begun selling its now-iconic holiday toy in 1964 — and … Read more
She’s not messing around. Emily Skye, an Australian fitness trainer and model, is warning parents against buying the toys that she regrets having given to her children. The mother-of-two posted a video on TikTok to share what products should be skipped on children’s wishlists this holiday season. “I made a huge mistake,” she said in … Read more
Alisha Williams doesn’t own a home because she took a $50,000 risk in 2020. The 33-year-old, who has a background in marketing and communication, launched her sexual wellness business, Rosewell, with what could have been her house deposit. Ms Williams wanted to sell sex toys to women without it feeling sleazy. It was a tough sell … Read more
Are these people on quack? Forget swingers taking over the cruise lines. The real secret of the seas, according to cruisers, are the treasure troves of rubber ducks passengers hidden onboard the vacation ships for others to find — and the idea isn’t floating well with some, with one line even clamping down on the weird … Read more
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized plaything that many Millennials fondly remember. Tamagotchis — the digital devices in which users can care for a virtual pet — are hot commodities among the younger generation as of late, harkening back to their heyday in the ’90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that … Read more
People are finally putting the pieces together. Turns out, the beloved building brick brand Lego takes its name from a charming, simple phrase that’s often used in the toy’s home country of Denmark. Dating back to 1932, founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen is said to have landed on the legendary label by abbreviating the Danish “leg … Read more
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney teased upcoming its movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors including Dwayne Johnson, Zoe Saldaña and Jude Law. Fans at Disney’s D23 convention welcomed CEO Bob Iger with a standing ovation Friday at the top of the showcase. The … Read more
Fifty years ago, as he sat in his mother’s apartment in Budapest, Hungary, young professor, Ernő Rubik, finally finished the prototype of his “Magic Cube.” A teacher at the Department of Interior Design, Rubik was fascinated by geometry but his attempts to create a solid, 3D structure with movable and interchangeable layers had frustrated him. … Read more
KC Davis isn’t one of those moms who thinks that kids should have to share the toys they bring to the park. “I don’t think my kids are entitled to your kids’ toys just because you brought them to the park,” she said in a viral TikTok. “But there is one exception to that rule: sand toys. “I believe if you bring … Read more
A young girl has Mickey Mouse to thank for a remarkable act of kindness. Leilani Hatton, age 5, from Darlington, England, recently took a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but came home without her teddy bear. Hatton’s family traveled roughly 4,200 miles for the trip and had the bear named Jofli with them up until … Read more
This feels like a win. Mattel will be playing around with the vast majority of its games to make them more accessible to the colorblind, the company announced. Consumers can look forward to more inclusive versions of old favorites like Uno, Phase 10, DOS, Blokus, and Tumblin’ Monkeys — 80% of the toy giant’s portfolio, in … Read more
For this New Yorker, business is pleasure. Sarah Riccio ditched her traditional 9-to-5 to become a professional sex toy tester, a little-known odd job that remedied the 34-year-old’s dissatisfaction with a normal office workplace. Sex, she told Southwest News Service, is “the only thing I love more than sleep.” “I thought the only thing I … Read more
This mom isn’t playin’ around. Kelly Medina Enos, a mom of two and UK media personality, is sharing a “really scary” cautionary tale about a toy she bought for her 4-year-old son, George. Enos claims that somehow a “fully-grown man” hijacked the walkie-talkie she ordered on Amazon. “Basically they aren’t a safe childs toy IMO. … Read more
A Reddit user who angered a sibling after buying the sister’s child a dog toy as a replacement stuffed animal did nothing wrong, other users on the platform pronounced. “AITA? I bought a non-traditional toy for my niece,” said Reddit user “Solid-Feature-7678” in a recent post on Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” subreddit. In the post, … Read more
She aroused suspicion with this weapon of mass seduction. A female plane passenger was left mortified after a vibrator began buzzing in her suitcase shortly before takeoff, with crew ordering her to disembark the aircraft and reveal the noisy contents of her carry-on. The embarrassing ordeal was filmed by the flier’s friend and posted to … Read more
We’ve all passed claw machine games and refused to give our kids money, telling them it’s impossible to win. But actually that’s not quite true. If a child is determined enough, and small enough, he or she can be guaranteed to win a prize. Take Ethan, a tenacious three-year-old from Australia. When he spotted the mountain … Read more