Lawn of Darts (or Jarts)
Back in the 1950s, Lawn Darts were far from being an original idea. The concept of lawn darts can actually be traced back all the way to ancient Greek and Roman times. During that time, however, they were used more as war weapons, not toys. These weapons were called Plumbatas. Even though they stemmed from a deathly weapon, Lawn Darts were meant to be enjoyable for all ages.
Source: Photo by The Romanian Communism Online Photo Collection / Wikimedia Commons
Unfortunately, these toys turned out to be just as deadly as its predecessor. This is serious. Between 1978 and 1986, approximately 61,000 people were treated in emergency rooms because of Lawn Dart injuries. And all of them involved children. It’s not surprising that parents wanted this “toy” banned.