Slinkies And The Vietnam War

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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