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A pinwheel is a fun toy that uses wind power to spin. When you blow on it, the bent blades catch the moving air and turn energy into motion. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Cool Science and History Facts
- Tiny Wind Turbines: A pinwheel works on the exact same basic science as a giant wind turbine or a windmill. The wind pushes against the angled blades, forcing them to go round and round. [1, 2, 3]
- Ancient Cousins: Long before plastic toys existed, similar spinning toys made from folded leaves were used by children in Polynesia and Asia hundreds of years ago. [1, 2]
- A Symbol of Joy: In 2008, bright pinwheels became the national symbol for Prevent Child Abuse America to remind people that every child deserves a happy and safe childhood.
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