Dominoes, Delivered

On November 16, 2007, an attempt was made to break the world record for most dominoes toppled in the Netherlands in an annual event aptly named “Domino Day.” A staggering 4.5 million dominoes were set up by 85 eager participants over the course of eight weeks

And it was an epic fail:

What does this story tell us? Never try anything, ever. Trying breaks your heart.

Oh, wait. That’s not what I meant to say. Keep trying, kids! Reach for the stars! And do check out this wooden Domino Race kit from Haba. It’s got more than 200 pretty little rectangular prisms, some with adorable animals faces. Not only will they help little hands and minds master dexterity and patience, let’s face it: dominoes look cool falling down.

And let’s all think good thoughts for our Dutch friends, who will once again take a shot at the record on November 14. Go get ‘em!

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