Wood That Works

3.21.2004 @ 6:38 pm UTC by lilah wild

Wood That Works moving sculpturesMesmerizing kinetic sculpture made since 1975. A nice range of work which takes patterns suggestive of natural forces – such as the movement of stars or the migration of birds – and captures them in an industrial motion of cogs and gears, like little machines made from wood. Each piece is limited-edition, with some one-of-a-kind.

The Science TeeCher

2.5.2004 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

The Science Teacher Pi t-shirtA line of math and science-related tees, ranging from the incredibly silly (“What part of the Navier-Stokes equation in triple-integral form don’t you understand?”) to the artistic (Vesalius’s skeleton), the useful (a design which has all the physics formulas printed upside-down, helpful for exam-time) and blissfully nerdy (the periodic table of the elements! glows in the dark!). Designs are also available in ties and scarves.

Think Geek

2.23.2003 @ 11:14 pm UTC by lilah wild

Think Geek Slinky“Cube goodies” for techies and other gadget enthusiasts. Lots of things you never knew you might want or need: “geek tools” that could shame a Swiss Army knife, whacko clocks, security devices, lights and lasers, lots of strange miscellanea, you’ll be here awhile if you’re into weird little toys. You can also get plain ‘ol electronics and computer goods here too, and everything you buy earns you “geek points” you can cash in for discounts and freebies.

Zero Toys

1.21.2003 @ 10:02 pm UTC by lilah wild

Zero Toys fog ring gunGuns that shoot fog rings. Available in the the gun-shaped Blaster and the stand-up Launcher, these toys emit cherry-scented fog rings, and are sold with Super Zero Fluid(enough for 25,000 rings). Ages 10 and up, and they’re kind enough to have the manual – and diagram – posted on their site.

At Home Science, Inc.

10.10.2002 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

At Home Science chemistry set“A Complete Micro-Scale Chemistry Kit with Lab Manual: Do Real-World Chemistry Experiments in Non-Laboratory Settings – Including Your Home!” What more need be said?

Klein Bottles

9.11.2001 @ 8:19 pm UTC by lilah wild

Klein bottle“Need a zero-volume bottle? Searching for a one-sided surface? Want the ultimate in non-orientability? Get an Acme Klein Bottle!” Bottles that curl into themselves, presenting possibilities for both scientfic pondering and interior decorating. They do beer steins, include free calibration decals, and also do engraving.

Stupid.com

9.11.2001 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Stupid tiki tissue holder“A complete waste of perfectly good technology.” Novelty items, and LOTS of them. There is so much crap here – the Head Trip Head Tantalizer(how creepy-looking), Toilet Bowl Lip Gloss(where the HELL do they get this stuff?!), unpoppable bubbles, zen pocket gardens, the list is seemingly endless. The Stupid Candy section alone is worth a visit. And if that’s not enough, they have stupid cartoons, stupid jokes, and a link to their worst-selling items. Look in the Stupid Fashion Statements if your streetwear includes a sense of humor.