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The Dark Side of Popular Holiday Toys
17:54 - 20:57 (03:02)
The dangerous trend of fighting other parents for popular holiday toys is a phenomenon that has become more widespread in recent years, as many of these toys have been deemed unsafe or even recalled by the manufacturers.
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In the 1960s, the Easy Bake Oven was almost named "November of 63, the Safety Bake Oven" due to its guaranteed safety.
17:54 - 19:24 (01:29)
Easy Bake Oven
Summary
In the 1960s, the Easy Bake Oven was almost named "November of 63, the Safety Bake Oven" due to its guaranteed safety. However, it was ultimately launched as the Easy Bake Oven and became an instant hit during the Christmas season in 1963.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Popular Holiday Toys
EpisodeSelects: How Easy Bake Ovens Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the dangers of popular holiday toys that parents fight over, despite their potential for harm.
19:24 - 20:57 (01:33)
Holiday Toys
Summary
This podcast discusses the dangers of popular holiday toys that parents fight over, despite their potential for harm. The host questions whether such toys are truly worth the struggle to obtain them.