The Super Ball
Invented in 1964 by chemist Norman Stingley, the Super Ball was a toy that was as good as advertised. These rubber balls were extremely elastic. When thrown down onto a hard surface, the balls could even fly over a three-story building! Yes, it is that bouncy. These rubber balls can withstand incredibly high pressure. During its peak production years, more than 170,000 Super Balls were manufactured per day. By December 1965, there were about six million balls that were sold.