CARLSBAD, Calif. — Carlsbad's famous 'Hula Girl' is celebrating her 'Centennial Birthday' and sharing the untold story behind one of the biggest fads in modern American history. In this Zevely Zone, I ...

Some version of the Hula-Hoop has been around for millennia, but the popular plastic version was introduced by Wham-O in the 1950s and quickly became a fad. Now, researchers have taken a closer look ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hula hooping has remained a staple of modern US culture since the ...

Courtesy Chris Riess and Amy Hill. Joan Anderson, the woman who introduced the hula hoop to the United States and gave it its iconic name, died last month at age 101. Anderson’s daughter, Loralyn ...