Did you know the popular trivia and deduction game Timeline was invented by designer Frédéric Henry and first published by Asmodee in 2010 ? (The game is famous for its simple mechanics where players attempt to place historical events, inventions, and discoveries in chronological order without needing to know the exact year. Since its initial 2010 release, the game has expanded into a massive series with themes like Inventions, Music & Cinema, and General Interest, with refreshed, updated editions still in print today.)

Did you know the oldest board game originated, manufactured, and published natively in the United States is "The Travellers' Tour Through the United States" ? (Published in 1822 in New York City by cartographers F. & R. Lockwood, this early educational game featured a map of the young United States and tasked players with answering trivia to race across the country.)

Did you know the oldest known board game made and popularized in Canada is Crokinole invented in rural southwestern Ontario in the mid-1870s by Eckhardt Wettlaufer ? (The earliest known surviving Crokinole board was hand-carved by craftsman Wettlaufer in 1875 in Perth County, Ontario. He originally crafted it as a 5th birthday present for his son, Adam. Players take turns flicking small wooden discs across a round wooden board, trying to land them in the high-scoring center hole while knocking opponent's discs out of play.)

Did you know the iconic classic red-and-yellow toy the best-selling Little Tikes Cozy Coupe was invented in 1979 in Hudson, Ohio and was designed by former Chrysler automotive designer Jim Mariol, who got the idea while scooting around on an office chair and envisioned a foot-powered, Flintstones-style car for children ?

Did you know the original Rainbow Brite dolls were manufactured by Mattel under license from Hallmark and were officially released and hit store shelves in 1984 ? (Rainbow Brite dolls have been released in four main plush sizes since the 1980s: 18-inch, 15-inch, 12-inch, and 9-inch. Modern releases by The Loyal Subjects also feature 5.5-inch poseable fashion dolls and 2.5-inch mini figures.)