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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 16, 2016 at 8:36 pm
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(December 16, 2016 at 8:30 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: (December 16, 2016 at 8:12 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: NZ = bonnet, US = hood.
You have filth-encrusted under a hat.
Ah. That's funny. Here, the 'hood' is the retractable fabric cover on a convertible.
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 16, 2016 at 9:14 pm
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 16, 2016 at 9:42 pm
(December 16, 2016 at 4:06 pm)Divinity Wrote: What about a Blue Light Forensic Kit? It sounds like something that might be fun, and she's really into forensics. Not sure if they work well, and couldn't find any reviews.
I'd go with Telescope, but my daughter's getting her that too (and a microscope). Yeah, she's going to be spoiled. (It is their first Christmas together though).
I was going to suggest a microscope - I got my daughter one last year - but I see that's covered.
My daughter is into bugs (I'm not  ) so I've gotten her a few books on bugs and kits so she can - well, pick up bugs and examine them.
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 16, 2016 at 10:35 pm
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(December 16, 2016 at 9:42 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: I was going to suggest a microscope - I got my daughter one last year - but I see that's covered.
My daughter is into bugs (I'm not ) so I've gotten her a few books on bugs and kits so she can - well, pick up bugs and examine them.
Get her a book on entomophagy!
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 16, 2016 at 11:08 pm
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(December 16, 2016 at 10:35 pm)Aristocatt Wrote: (December 16, 2016 at 9:42 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: I was going to suggest a microscope - I got my daughter one last year - but I see that's covered.
My daughter is into bugs (I'm not ) so I've gotten her a few books on bugs and kits so she can - well, pick up bugs and examine them.
Get her a book on entomophagy!
#shamelessplugofrandomshitIwishpeopletookseriously
Does this have anything to do with bug-eating? Ok, I'll google it lol.
Edit to add: Yes, I was right.  I might abide eating a grasshopper dipped in chocolate but beyond that I'm not sure...lol
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 17, 2016 at 6:19 am
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(December 16, 2016 at 9:14 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: A Boot! I know that Britishism.
Ding ding! We have a winner! Tell him what he won, Johnny....
How many of these do you know?
Jandals
Macca's
Angus
Shot
Scull
Wops
No Googling, now...see if you can figure them out.
(FWIW, I picked these because they're the ones that gave me trouble when I emigrated here)
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 17, 2016 at 6:53 am
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 17, 2016 at 7:03 am
(December 17, 2016 at 6:53 am)zebo-the-fat Wrote: How about a low temperature Stirling engine http://www.stirlingengine.co.uk/LowTempe...ngEngines/
or a drinking bird https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Toys-Games/Co...B004USLXD6
I used to spend a LOT of effort on drinking birds...
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 17, 2016 at 7:06 am
(December 16, 2016 at 4:32 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: I like this website:
http://www.geekwrapped.com
And if your kid likes board games, she'll love Exploding Kittens.
Ok ..... I want EVERYTHING on geekwrapped 
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RE: Science Gift Ideas?
December 17, 2016 at 11:59 am
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(December 16, 2016 at 1:46 pm)Divinity Wrote: Less than 10 days until Christmas, and we're all trying to get our shopping done. Right now, I still have to get something for one of my granddaughters. She's 16, and absolutely LOVES science. Especially Chemistry and Physics. I'd like to find her something neat for Christmas.
Did you buy any Science-related gifts this year, and does anyone have any ideas for me?
My husband got me this necklace for Christmas.
![[Image: theobrominenecklacew.jpg?auto=format&fit...000&w=1000]](https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/64694957/theobrominenecklacew.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1000&w=1000)
http://store.madewithmolecules.com/produ...e-necklace
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