The idea of coffee involves relaxation, so you probably don't want to jump up every time someone needs a refill. This is where insulated …
Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography
Seeing a planet, nebula, or deep-sky galaxy for the first time is exhilarating. Unfortunately, the experience is also fleeting. Sure, you …
Why Telescopes Work Better with Filters
Even experienced astronomers sometimes forget that telescopes don't really "see" anything; that job belongs to the eye. Some people just …
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Thermodynamics Hand Boiler Toy
There are few more effective ways to teach science than by showing someone something that clearly relies on magic, and then explaining how …
Identity Theft Prevention Stamp
Mark Zuckerberg supposedly once claimed: "Privacy is dead, get over it." (The quote is actually from Scott McNealy in 1999, while CEO of Sun …
Windproof Umbrella
It's always nice to have an umbrella on hand when it starts pouring, and it sucks when you discover that yours doesn't work. You'll find …
Bamboo Keyboard & Mouse
Some people think of living in harmony with nature in terms of taking an ax and a loincloth into the wilderness and never looking back. …
The Complete Far Side
Especially since the internet made it possible for a thousand flowers to bloom, it's no problem finding a cartoonist whose work you can …
Front Pocket Wallet
Trends are constantly changing, but it seems that tight-fitting pants - skinny jeans in particular - aren't going away any time soon. …
Book Sculptures
Decorations make great gifts, especially when they're personalized in some way. Too often, though, they turn out to be useless, generic …
Car Backseat Organizer
Herding cats, achieving world peace, and traveling long distances with children are all tasks best left to the professionals. The trouble …
Portable Luggage Scale
Along with all the other annoyances of traveling by air - being groped by the TSA, delays that always end up being your problem, and fellow …
Beer Brewing Kit
Brewing your own beer is actually not that hard: you can soak some loaves of bread in water, leave them in a cool, dark place for a couple …
What Barometric Pressure Tells us About Weather
Although the word "meteorology" has been around since 1600, the study of weather prediction only dates from the middle of the 19th century. …
Foosball Coffee Table
Plenty of people fell in love with foosball (table soccer) during their teenage or college years: it's social, fast-paced, and engaging …
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
One of my favorite apps is called , which basically changes the red/green/blue balance of your display. Why is this important? Well, it's …
Wine Making Kit
Most of us sort-of know that wine comes from fermented grapes; no matter how many bottles you've polished off in your life, you probably …
USB Reading Lamp
Whether you just need to see the keyboard in dim conditions or don't want to disturb your wive while watching television, this little gadget …
Herb Drying Rack
Growing your own herbs is a great hobby: it costs much less than buying them, requires no special skills, and can add a delicious touch of …
Rose to Stank Candle
Sometimes you really need a gift that says: "I love you, but not really very much". Like: "Thank you for coming to my wedding; did you have …
Tear-Off USB Drives
Business cards have their uses. Specifically, they save you from having to write down your details on a piece of scrap paper, and just …
Wax Seal Kit
Does anyone else remember when we would write letters on paper? In fact, if it were a message to someone special, you'd actually write it in …
Things That Might Kill You
The website and similar online services have probably sent more people to the hospital unnecessarily than chainsaw juggling and wingsuit …
Ergonomic Travel Pillow
It's almost certain that whoever came up with the phrase "a pain in the neck" was a frequent flier. Human beings simply aren't designed to …
Splash-Proof Speaker
One of the great things about showering is obviously that it takes less time than bathing, while also (supposedly) getting you cleaner. …
Custom-Printed Books
There are numerous ways of commemorating an important event: , giving a special gift, or just taking some pictures. Did you know that you …
Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
When it comes to different types of coffees, most people think of cappuccino, americano, latte, and other Italian-style, espresso-based …
Light-Up Water Bottle
It's no secret that disposable plastic bottles cause immense ecological damage to the planet. What's less obvious is that the cost of the …
The Psychology of Lying
Most of us consider ourselves pretty smart; in fact, the majority of people think that they're . Likewise, more than half of people think …
Roll-Up Keyboard
Even when on holiday, staying connected remains almost as important as food and water. For most of us, this means dragging a laptop or at …
Ball Thrower For Dogs
Every dog, even a poodle, still has a little bit of wolf in him. The hunting instinct, along with protecting his pack, may be expressed in a …
Feynman Lectures On Physics
Richard Feynman worked on the and later became famous (in certain circles, anyway) for his work on quantum physics, winning the in 1965. …
Vortex Cannon
Have you ever heard of a vortex cannon? It certainly sounds scary enough, and in fact there once was an attempt to turn one into an …
Low-Cost Portable Microscope
Most people simply don't need to use a microscope on any kind of regular basis. If, however, you work in a field such as forensics, …
Calming Vest for Dogs
It's a well-known fact by now that pets, just like their owners, can suffer from mental illnesses and irrational phobias. Nobody who has …
7-in-1 Emergency Light
Without a doubt, the best way to deal with an emergency or even a surprise inconvenience is before it occurs. Let's be honest: most of the …
3-Player Chess Board
Can you imagine someone ever blurting out: "This game, which some people spend decades studying, is way too simple! We need a new one!" …
Build-Your-Own Clock
When you think about it, watchmaking was kind of the computer science of earlier centuries. Although the tools used were very different, the …
Chaser, Dog of 1000 Words
Anyone who has owned a dog will know that they really do understand what you say. Research backs that up - the average trained canine can …
Alaskan Chainsaw Mill
The scientist Carl Sagan once remarked: "If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe". Most of us …
Vitamin-Infused Coffee Pods
I think I speak for many of us when I say that a morning without coffee can easily lead to divorce, the end of careers, and yelling at …
MUIN Security Doorstop
Traveling can be stressful: you won't necessarily to get by, you're dependent on strangers even for food and shelter, and very likely the …
Wristband for Screws, Nails, Drillbits
Have you ever put something back together after "fixing" it only to discover you have a few parts left? Conversely, have you ever discovered …
Weather Stations
Feature Comparison 2nd Table The table above is for illustrating functionality of our selected weather stations, but it didn't leave much …
Portable Breathalyzer
Depending on where you live (some countries have an alcohol limit of zero for drivers) 30% or more of fatal traffic accidents involve …
Coffee Mug for Chemists
If you're married to a chef, you can always buy them another knife or condiment and they'll be happy. If you need a gift for a teacher, a …
200+ Widely-Held Myths
There's at least some stuff you know for a fact, right? So, it follows that people who disagree with the facts you've learned must be …
What If?
If there is one comic strip every office drone knows, it's . Similarly, probably every single engineer, scientist, and programmer on earth …
Posture Brace
One guy I used to know had to wear an orthopedic back brace for several months. As he was both a biker and an army officer, I simply had to …
Suspended Earth Globe
Setting aside some space for this kind of decoration in an office or study makes the right kind of statement, and now you can really amp it …
Funny Garden Ornament
It is no secret that farming tends to be difficult, exhausting, and uncertain. It's also a fact that farmers have an odd sense of humor, …
Electrical Theremin
It seems like everyone, including yours truly, complains about modern music. Teenagers yelling about how sad they are, pop princesses making …
Short Inspirational Messages
Guys give me strange looks when I tell them I read philosophy, as if this is weirder than some of their hobbies. What people often don't …
Vibrating Friendship Bracelets
One of the worst features of the Digital Age is that it's easier to talk than ever, yet many people are chronically lonely. We can certainly …
Wearable Camera for Cat/Dog
Most cat and dog owners would love to understand their pets better, and even . Unfortunately, there isn't really any way for them to tell …
Wooden Desk Organizer
Some men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. When shopping for a woman, you can always go with a scarf or a spa treatment, but most …
Telescope With Phone Attachement
For most people, their smartphone is also their primary camera. Even if you own something much better at taking pictures, it's very …
Pulsed Light Night Mask
There are definitely conditions that are more and less . A nice dark room, a , and either perfect quiet or some soothing white noise are …
BAKblade 2.0+ Back Shaver
Abundant body hair on men used to be fashionable, for instance if you were a Viking or something. More recently, however, people have …