Hacky sack is the latest trend, but its increased popularity is causing a shortage

from Weekend Edition Sunday · host Deena Prichep

Numerous purveyors are reporting an abrupt explosion in popularity of the peak '90s toy known as the hacky sack after recent viral social media videos, triggering shortages.

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