The Furby Fad Of The 1990s Briefly Became A National Security Concern

from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson

Today in 1998, the debut of the Furby. This 90s phenomenon became so popular that it actually raised some concerns in the national security community. Plus: if you’re into toys cars, then you may want to head to the Matchbox Road Museum in Newfield, New Jersey. How Old Is Your Furby? (Computer History Museum)New Jersey’s Matchbox Road Museum Is Die-Cast Car Heaven (The Drive)Keep the future of this show secure as a backer on Patreon

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