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Yo-Yo Day When : Always June 6th Yo-Yo day is here...hooray! Not that you need an excuse to play with your Yo-Yo. Wherever you are today, get out your Yo-Yo and impress your friends, family, and co-workers with your Yo-Yo skills. And, do it at work today! If you don't think it's appropriate at work, consider the fact that three U.S. presidents (Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon) showed off their Yo-Yo expertise while in office! It's origin is hard to factually prove. Many believe that the Yo-Yo originated in China as early as 500-1000 B.C. However, their is some evidence that it was first used in Greece even before this time. Over the centuries the Yo-Yo has had it's ups and downs (tee,hee).   The Yo-Yo was made wildly popular in America by businessman Donald F. Duncan Sr. He manufactured the "Duncan Yo-Yo" in the early 1900's. Celebrate the Yo-Yo today by "walking the dog" or "shooting the moon", the most popular Yo-Yo tricks. Origin of Yo-Yo Day: National Yo-Yo Day was established as June 6th in honor of the birthday of Donald F. Duncan Sr. While June 6th is recognized as Yo-Yo day, there is some unsubstantiated reference to June 10th. Yo-Yo Trivia The worlds largest Yo-Yo weighs 256 pounds, and is on display at the National Yo-Yo museum. In 1992, Jeffrey Hoffman took a Yo-Yo into space aboard the shuttle Atlantis. More Information: History of the Yo-Yo Yo-Yo Day Quiz Ecards We've got you covered with free Ecards for just about any other holiday, occasion, event, or no event at all! *** Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Slow down, kick back, and most of all....relax. That's what summer is for. It's time to roll out the hammock, and snooze under your favorite shade tree. If you don't have a hammock, you're definitely missing out. Click to buy Hammocks now! Choose from a wide range of Hammock styles and colors.

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