Talk:Yo-yo
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Historical origin of yo-yos
Someone needs to research the origins of the yo-yo. It was originally developed as a weapon, right? --Dante Alighieri 22:22 19 May 2003 (UTC)
I thought they were a weapon used in Malaysia? Or the Phillipeans? They were brought over to the UK in 192x
Banning of yo-yos
Hasn't Yo-yos been banned in several places including the UK and some Australian states?
PMelvilleAustin 04:45 22 May 2003 (UTC)
Where did you hear that? Don't think it's ever been banned in the UK, as I've owned a number of Yo-yos myself, although it's been at least 5 years since I last had one.
Smoothy 13:42 16 March 2005 (UTC)
History links
The origins of the yo-yo have been researched quite well. You can read related articles by real authorities on the subject here:
and Here:
Please note that both of these sites indicate quite clearly that the yo-yo was never a weapon.
Jim
COuld we talk about the yoyo before it arrived in the states? is its introduction to the USa particularly significant? -- Tarquin 21:57, 10 Jan 2004 (UTC)
Physics of yo-yos
This article really needs more info on the physics of how yo-yos work. —Lowellian (talk)[[]] 23:05, Oct 8, 2004 (UTC)
looped slip-string
I have uncovered contradictory information concerning the development of the looped slip-string. Was it developed in the phillipines or invented by duncan? myabe both, was duncan merely the first american to apply for a patent on it? popefauve 01:07, 4 Mar 2005 (UTC)
how big is yours?
mine is about 8 ft. (the secret of life)