The Reality Reports

The Birth Of A Global Craze: In 1958, two California toy makers named Arthur Melin and Richard Knerr created something special. They took an old idea from Australia and turned it into the hula hoop we know today.  Made from plastic tubing formed into a circle, this simple toy would soon become one of the most successful products in history. Within just four months of its release, 25 million hula hoops were sold across America.

The Historic Moment That Started A Revolution: On June 26, 1974, a pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum became the first product ever scanned with a barcode at a grocery store.  This happened at Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio, when cashier Sharon Buchanan rang up the 67-cent pack of gum.  That simple transaction marked the beginning of a technology that would transform how people shop around the world.

Lovesac is a furniture company that has changed how people think about sofas and chairs. Founded in 1995 by Shawn David Nelson, the company started with bean bag chairs called Sacs.  Today, Lovesac is best known for its modular sectional sofas called Sactionals. These products are designed to be flexible, durable, and easy to customize, making them a smart choice for many homes.