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Old and new spinning tops. By James Gray. History. Spinning tops are one of the oldest toys in the world. They are easy to make There are lots of different ones You can include them in lots of games. Ancient Spinning Tops. This spinning top was found in Tutankhamen pyramid.
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Old and new spinning tops By James Gray
History • Spinning tops are one of the oldest toys in the world. • They are easy to make • There are lots of different ones • You can include them in lots of games
Ancient Spinning Tops This spinning top was found in Tutankhamen pyramid. It is 3,300 years old.
Old Spinning Tops • Spinning tops were a popular toy in Victorian times.
Types of spinning top • You can use your fingers to spin small tops
Types of spinning top • Big spinning tops need string to spin them
Uses for spinning tops • Spinning tops are used for toys • Some people use them for making bets! • Some people use them for fortune telling!
Modern Spinning Tops • Scientists use magnets to make tops almost spin forever