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Anderson claimed she came up with the name 'hula hoop' and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US.

Joan Anderson, who spotted a new fad on a trip back to Australia and brought the hula hoop to the attention of a US toy ...

Looking for a fun and effective way to lose weight fast? Dive into this Weighted Hula Hoop core workout! This video guides you through engaging exercises that target your core, helping you burn ...

If you've ever used a hula hoop, you have Joan Anderson to thank—though she didn't profit from the toy craze. Anderson's death this month at age 101 in California prompts the New York Times to recount ...

Because of a deal made on a handshake in a parking lot, she was long left out of a famous toy’s story. When she was 94, a ...

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