The slinky was invented soon after the Second World War, so it's not an invention story.
And it was definitely an American that invented the toy.
A coiled metal or plastic toy and the American War, as it is known in Vietnam.
Special guest on this episode too.
Someone with intimate experience of the Vietnam-American War.
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