Link Roundup: Wiffle Ball, Pennywise, the “Star Trek Punch”, and more
8 things we wanted to share this week:
- It’s so memorable! How the “Star Trek punch” became the worst fight move on TV.
- We think the name of Crayola’s new blue colour is absolutely perfect.
- The latest video from Great Big Story explores why play is important for survival.
- Here’s some insight into the science of Wiffle Ball.
- Perfect for your Halloween set-up: An artist has transformed a Cabbage Patch Kid doll into Pennywise.
- The BBC is planning a two-part documentary about Harry Potter to celebrate his 20 years of wizardry.
- Raspberry Pi’s possibilities are endless: Case in point, a Raspberry Pi-powered Rubik’s cube-solving robot.
- Re-live your childhood with this fantastic visual history of lunch boxes.
Peruse a weekly summary of intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.