Wild Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Dangerous Toys

Toys have calmed down quite a bit in recent years. No longer are kids opening up BB guns on Christmas Day. Instead, they're more likely to get LEGO blocks or something more age-appropriate. This is one change that's surely for the better...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.