If you're looking to celebrate something, chances are no matter what day it is, it's National Something Day. Today's, for instance, is National Slinky Day! Sometimes fun, sometimes tangled up and ...

Slinky even went to war in Vietnam, where soldiers would drape it in the trees as a radio antenna. And no ode to Slinky would be complete without mentioning the commercial jingle.

6 Odd Facts About Slinky that Explain Its Enduring Success With almost 400 million sold, this simple coil has touched generations of children and adults alike to become one of the most beloved ...