This might be one of the oldest and most popular toys known in the history of humanity, but its origins are unclear. Native Americans, for example, used a similar device in storytelling rituals. The name “Hula” became popular after a trip that missionaries made to Hawaii. There, they noticed that during the hula dance, that is so typical of the island, you mimic the movement that occurs when you move the hoop with your body. In 1957, the hoop was brought back to the general public by 2 young men who owned a company called Wham-O. They made the hoop using hard plastic, which made the toy more resistant to wear and tear. When the new hoop was launched, nearly 100 million units were sold in 2 years.