8 things we wanted to share this week:
Exploding billiard balls once added an extra element of chance to the game.
[h/t Smithsonian Magazine]
Hiroyuki Suzuki tests his yo-yo skills with the help of some nervous volunteers.
[h/t Guinness World Records]
The Easy-Bake Oven, Barbie, and Hot Wheels are among the most popular retro toys in the United States.
[h/t Global Toy News]