Hula hoop
 :This article is about the hula hoop toy. For the snack food, see Hula Hoops. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The hula hoop is a toy hoop that promotes physical activity. Today it is often made of plastic and twirled around the waist or limbs. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Children around the world have always played with hoops, twirling, rolling and throwing them. The hoops were made of grapevines and stiff grasses. In Egypt around 3000 years ago, hoops made out of grape vines were propelled around the ground with sticks. In ancient Greece their use was recommended for losing weight. In the 14th century, "hooping" was popular in England and medics blamed it for heart attacks and back dislocations. The word "hula" was added in the early 18th century as sailors that visited Hawaii noticed the similarity between hula dancing and hooping.
Grapevine: Grapevine can refer to several things.... 14th century: As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400.... England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology).... Hula hoop related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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