Frisbee still flying high after 50 years; inventor never thought name would fly
Sunday, June 17, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO -- Wham-O Inc. changed the name of the Pluto Platter to Frisbee 50 years ago today, flinging a new word into the cultural ether that still conjures images of carefree fun in the park and breezy days at the beach.
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