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Hula Hoop Making Comeback in United States

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The Hula Hoop, first produced by the American toy company, Wham-O, some 50 years ago, is now enjoying a renaissance of sorts in the United States.

First developed as a children's toy and  becoming quite a fad, this time the Hula Hoop is getting picked up for more than just fun - it's a new tool for fitness. VOA's June Soh reports, with Carol Pearson narrating.

 

 

 

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