The Rise and Fall of the Pet Rock: A Look Back at the 1975 Holiday Craze

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In the mid-1970s, an unusual product burst onto the scene, capturing the attention of millions of people across the United States. The Pet Rock, a simple rock with googly eyes glued on and nestled in a cardboard box with a bed of straw, became an instant sensation and cultural phenomenon. Despite its humble origins, the […]