From fast mode to hula hoop: surprising things that started in Los Angeles

Hollywood has long been known for its brilliance, but Los Angeles has also helped shape the world in other ways. Hollywood has long been known for its A-lists and entertainment actors, but Los Angeles, California, has also helped shape the world in many ways, other.

As Los Angeles Magazine celebrates its 60th anniversary, 60 Ways LA Changed the World highlights some surprising ways the city has influenced popular culture.

"What surprised me the most when creating this list was the various innovations and global trends born here. "Some, like fast food, amusement parks, skateboards, and porn stars, can't be found anywhere else," said Mayer Roshan, editor-in-chief of Los Angeles magazine. But the city also claims some less predictable things, such as "the internet, missile ships, lasers, and modern Republicans," he said.

"Several other cities have the global impact of Los Angeles - and it's not just Hollywood," Roshan added. "From food to fashion to technology to pop culture, the trends that first emerged here are finally taking over the world.

Below are five items that come from the City of Angels.

Fast fashion: American retailer Forever 21 - known for its trendy cheap clothes - has opened its first store in Highland Park, California. In 1984, in just a straightforward operation, the business grew to 700 stores with sales of $4.4 billion in 2015, paving the way for today's fast fashion giants like Fashion Nova.

Hula Hoops: While children and adults have used hula hoops for centuries, the modern plastic version was developed in 1958 by Richard Kner and Arthur "Spud" Melin of the Pasham-based toy company Wham-O. According to Los Angeles magazine, "Hula Hoop was a huge hit, selling $25 million in its first four months of production."