It all began locally around the middle of the school year: Flat pieces of plastic or metal, usually with three or so “legs,” spinning around on outstretched fingers. And muffled clicking noises coming ...

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Fads seemingly come and go without so much as a single notice. In the 80s, leg warmers ruled the hallways of schools and bars of ballet classes. They were meant for dancers but every woman had to have ...

Fidget toys are not new. These handheld objects come in all shapes and sizes, from stress balls to putty and bracelets. For years, fidgets have been used as tools by teachers, therapists and parents ...

You’ll find them in nearly any department store or gas station: Fidget spinners, fidget cubes, and other devices designed to help you focus. There’s no scientific evidence about whether they work, but ...