Wham-O called their new product the Hula Hoop. (The name had been used since the 18th century, but till then had not been registered as a trademark.) The Hula-Hoop became the biggest toy fad in modern history. Twenty-five million were sold in four months, and in two years sales reached more than 100 million. "Hula Hoop mania" continued through the end of 1959, and netted Wham-O US$45 million (US$346M adjusted for inflation to 2012). Shortly thereafter, the company had another huge success with the Frisbee. In 1955, inventor Fred Morrison began marketing a plastic flying disc called the Pluto Platter. He
Nancy Brysson Morrison is given a small paper flag to wear as evidence of their gift. Morrison's siblings were nearly all writers too. Morrison's first book was "Breakers" and this was published under the androgynous name "N. Brysson Morrison". Her third book was the most popular. The Gowk Storm told the life of three sisters with the youngest as the narrator."The Gowk Storm"(1933) was a Book Society Choice.. This sold well and it was adapted for the radio. Morrison also secretly wrote popular romantic fiction under the name "Christine Strathern". This was kept so secret that the link was not discovered until 30