Frisbee turns 50
Posted on Jun 18th 2007 1:00PM by Bethany SandersDid you know that the Frisbee was originally called the Pluto Platter and that it's design was actually based on a pie plate that college students liked to toss back and forth? When it was renamed Frisbee, the inventor of the flying disc thought his new invention had been ruined by the funny sounding name, but instead the toy took off and this month is celebrating 50 years of popularity.
Frisbees are the ultimate portable fitness tool. Whether you're off to the beach or the park, or just hanging out in your backyard, they're light and easy to bring along for a quick game of catch. Joining a Frisbee golf league is a great way to make friends and feed your competitive spirit, and you can even pack one in your briefcase to throw to a co-worker over lunch in a nearby park. Tossing a Frisbee can even help your pet get fit!
If you want to get reacquainted with this classic and timeless toy, check out this article that gives you 10 ways to have fun with a Frisbee.
Frisbees are the ultimate portable fitness tool. Whether you're off to the beach or the park, or just hanging out in your backyard, they're light and easy to bring along for a quick game of catch. Joining a Frisbee golf league is a great way to make friends and feed your competitive spirit, and you can even pack one in your briefcase to throw to a co-worker over lunch in a nearby park. Tossing a Frisbee can even help your pet get fit!
If you want to get reacquainted with this classic and timeless toy, check out this article that gives you 10 ways to have fun with a Frisbee.
