"Everyone knows it's Slinky." You might remember this classic line from the Slinky commercials of yore, and now the toy that's designed to topple end-over-end could be making a comeback in the form of ...

For decades, the question of how to keep a Slinky in perpetual motion has befuddled scientists and toy owners alike. Now, one man may have the answer to ensure the Slinky fun never stops. Matthias ...

If a Slinky can go down a flight of steps on its own, would it keep going forever on an escalator? That's the question woodworker and YouTube vlogger Matthias Wandel set out to answer when he ...

Whether we admit it or not, we all love the Slinky. A thin piece of metal, essentially a spring who's lost its way, brings so much joy to us all. A new Kickstarter project wants to give your Slinky ...

The Slinky has always been at its most entertaining while walking down a flight of stairs. But it’s a short-lived thrill—over as quickly as it started—given most staircases only rise a single story.

Woodworker Matthias Wandel built an impressive slinky escalator machine that helps keep the toy in motion for extended periods of time. Matthias Wandel/YouTube For decades, the question of how to keep ...