
10 Toys That Were Pulled for Being Too Loud
These 10 toys were pulled from shelves after complaints and tests revealed they were dangerously loud for kids’ hearing.
These 10 toys were pulled from shelves after complaints and tests revealed they were dangerously loud for kids’ hearing.
Playgrounds used to be wild, risky, and mostly unsupervised — but many of the old rules (or lack of them) would never be allowed today.
In the 1970s, many everyday practices that would now be considered unsafe or unacceptable were legal.
Gym class was once a mix of fun, fear, and strange physical challenges. Some of the activities that used to be standard are now looked back on with confusion or disbelief. Many were retired because they were unsafe, outdated, or just didn't help students learn healthy fitness habits.
Many old cleaning products contained harmful ingredients that are now banned due to serious health and safety risks.
These 13 toys were so popular that schools had to ban them in the 2000s to keep classrooms under control.