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You Know Hacky Sacks Are Back. But Why?

Kryssia Campos/Moment/Getty ImagesAsk any parent of a teenager and you’ll get the same answer: Hacky sacks are back in a big way. Yes, those stoner symbols of the ‘90s (hello, do you remember Clueless?) are back. This time with our kids. Personally, I’m more than OK with dropping money (and lately it can be big money: I spent $45 on Etsy for four bags for my sons two weeks ago; I hear that amount is much more now) on something that gets them off screens and playing together. And, sure enough, teens are creating social media accounts and clubs to play the resurgent game. I was curious, though:...