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Richard T. James, Slinky Inventor
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When the Slinky was invented...
His most important contribution
The Slinky was invented during World War II, when Richard T. James was testing tension springs to transport war machinery. He dropped one of the springs, and watched the way it moved down stairs. Just like that, the slinky was born.
Richard T. James' most important contribution was the slinky, an ever-popular toy in the minds to children.
The Slinky Now
Basic Info
The slinky has been changed in many ways since it was first released. There are new versions of slinkies that are made in plastic and have many different colors. Another type of slinky, called the slinky dog has also become popular.
Born on January 1st, 1914
Died in 1974, Bolivia (date unknown
(Childhood not known about)
Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a mechanical engineering degree
He was experimenting with tension springs when he discovered the slinky
The Slinky
The slinky is a toy, that "walks" with a unique movement that allows it to go down flights of stairs. Children have loved the slinky for over 50 years.