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Lawn darts — also called Jarts — were a popular backyard game. What happened to them?

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These heavy, metal-tipped darts were extremely dangerous if thrown improperly, leading to thousands of injuries and an eventual total ban by the US government.

Lawn darts — also called Jarts — were a popular backyard game. What happened to them?

They were retired quietly when plastic versions replaced them

They became collector's items worth thousands of dollars

They were eventually banned for sale due to serious safety concerns

They were renamed and rebranded as a gentler game for all ages

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