Daily Curiosityby Erudico

General Knowledge · Question

Furby was released in 1998.

Answer

True

The story behind the answer

True. Furby, the animatronic “pet” made by Tiger Electronics, debuted in the 1998 holiday season and quickly became a must‑have toy, selling millions within months.

Part of its appeal was novelty: Furby “spoke” its own language (Furbish) and appeared to learn English words over time, responding to touch, sound, and even “communicating” with other Furbies via infrared. This blend of cute design and simple AI made it one of the first mass‑market interactive companions. A fun memory hook: think “’98 was great for gates”—as Furby opened the gates to a

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