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"The yo-yo is thought to have originated in China, most likely traveling from there to Greece where it is first mentioned in historical records from c.500 B.C. These records describe toys made out of wood, metal, or painted terra cotta (clay). " (Excerpt from Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-yo
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe yo yo was invented in 1866 and was made by the Chinese.
Sorry but the one above is WRONG!
I cannot tell when it was invented, but it was not invented by the Chinese, it was invented by Filipinos in the Philippines.
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∙ 14y agoThe yoyo is the second oldest toy ever made. It was believed to be invented by the Greek over 2500 years ago.
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∙ 14y agoIn the Philippines. It was first used as a weapon but later turned into a toy.
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∙ 14y agoMaybe when indonesians or phillipianians modified bolas into another uniform string device first used as a weapon like bolas....
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∙ 14y ago2,500 years ago.
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∙ 13y ago450 to 500 B.C.
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When was the yo yo invented?
the yo yo was invented as a lethal weapon.it had sharp edges and it means "come back" in the phillipean language
Who invented yo-yo?
James L. Haven invented the modern yo-yo.
What is the date of the yo yo invented?
The yo yo was first patented in 1866 under the name "whirligig."
When were the Chinese yo-yo's invented?
12200 years ago
Where was the yo yo invented?
Philippines it was used as a hunting weapon
How the yo yo was invented?
it was invented by having 2 semi circles and string in the middle and attach it yeah people
Who invented the first yo-yo?
I don't know but what I do know is that Thomas Crapper invented the hand-flush toilet.
When was the weelbarrow invented?
You where no help yo me
Why was the Kegelmaster invented?
Yo daddy
How did starburst get invented?
iight nowstrawburst was invented in yo mamas bed
Who Invented Kalana?
A Super Cool Dood Yo Yo Ha Oshini A Super Cool Dood Yo Yo Ha Oshini
How was Shadow inveted?
Shadow was invented by the person who drew Sonic colored him different and it became Shadow. Yo Yo YO
