| Clackers are
a form of toy. They are formed out of two marbles
attached to a ring with sturdy string. The player
puts his or her finger in the ring, allowing the
marbles or balls to hang below. Through a gentle
up-and-down hand motion, the two balls swing apart
and together, making the clacking noise that give
the toy its name. After a little practice, it
is possible to get the marbles swinging so that
they knock together above the hand as well as
below.
Clackers were eventually banned when children got injured whilst
playing with them, as the marbles were quite big
and heavy.
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