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The Ghosts of Toys Past in Cincinnati

May 24, 2026
By Christina Wald

Fun Fact: Play-Doh was developed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s. Fun Fact: The Magic 8 Ball was invented by the son of famous medium Laura Pruden. Fun Fact: Merle Robbins brought his idea for UNO cards to U.S. Playing Card Company, but it was rejected, which was their huge loss. What do these […]

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  • Christina Wald is an illustrator, sketchbook addict and world traveler based in Cincinnati. She is the author of "Sketching Here & Everywhere" and several books about her travel adventures.

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