In 1975, Gary Dahl created the Pet Rock after joking with friends about low-maintenance pets. The novelty toy required no care and thus surprisingly became a hit during the period. It came with a humorous training manual on how to “care” for your rock. The novelty toy became a nationwide fad, selling over a million units in its first year. Credit: @nbcnews | History In Pictures

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How a joke turned into millions! 💰 The wild story of the Pet Rock! 🪨 #history #petrock | Amazing Time Capsule