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The yellow tennis balls you see being sold at miscellaneous retail stores are popular today, but that is only a recent trend. It wasn’t until 1986 when Wimbledon used the first yellow tennis ball for added visibility.

Do you have a hobby? Experts say hobbies can help enrich your life by adding joy, creating new challenges and helping you learn something new. From photography to needlework, miscellaneous retail stores cater to the needs of every hobbyist.

The largest camera collection consists of 4,425 models, owned by Mumbai photojournalist Dilish Parekh. Build your own collection by visiting a miscellaneous retail store.

Have you ever sold anything that you crocheted? In the mid-1800’s, crocheting helped the people of Ireland raise money during the potato famine. You can find all the crocheting supplies you’ll need at miscellaneous retail stores.

The modern golf balls sold today by miscellaneous retailers are often made of heated rubber and plastic. But did you know that 19th-century golf balls were made of leather and feathers? They were even dubbed feathery balls.

The word crochet is French for little hook. Interestingly, you can choose from many different types of crochet hooks when you visit a miscellaneous retail store.

Cross-stitching is the oldest form of embroidery, with its existence dating back to sixth century. At that time, wealthy women engaged in cross-stitching to pass the time and it quickly became a sign of nobility and social status.

Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowers in the US. Did you know that these large flowers, available in white, pink and blue - depending on the acidity of the soil - are most common in Kentucky?

People with hobbies are less stressed, more patient and generally more interesting, according to psychologists. If you’re thinking of cultivating a new hobby, a visit to a miscellaneous retail store can help spark some ideas.

Do you appreciate a personal touch in this digital world? Make a positive impression by using stationery for everything from love letters to notes thanking loyal customers. A message on stationery will outclass a common digital communication.

Searching for and building a collection of everything from comic books to stamps and coins is enormously popular. If you located a first-edition Stan Lee Spider-Man comic book, would you pay its estimated $40,000 price?

Buying a gift for a new acquaintance can be challenging, especially if you don’t know what they like. Miscellaneous retailers sell unique and novelty items that make for simple, inexpensive gifts to remind someone that you care.

Knitting used to be a male-only occupation, and the first knitting union in Paris would not accept women as members. Today, men and women is an equal opportunity pursuit for both sexes.