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Toys
A toy is something to play with. Toys are for children,
adults, and animals. Before 1970, most toys were made of
metal and wood. Now, they are mostly made of plastic.
Sometimes they are made of electronic material. Some
people also consider video games toys. Toys include
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Toys originated many years ago. Dolls of infants,
animals, and soldiers and toy tools are found in
archaeological places. The origin of the word "toy" is
not known. However, it is thought that it was first used
in the 14th century. |
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The earliest toys were made from rocks, sticks or clay.
In Ancient Egypt, children played with dolls made of
clay and sticks. In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome,
children played with dolls made of wax or terracotta,
sticks, bows and arrows, and yo-yos. When Greek
children, especially girls became adults, it was
required to sacrifice the toys to the gods. On the eve
of their wedding, young girls around fourteen would
offer their dolls in a temple as a rite of passage into
adulthood. |
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