Cool Gift of the Day
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
What it is:
A book filled from cover to cover with strange and fascinating uses for ordinary objects.
Why we love it:
We're going to make a guess. We're going to guess that when you saw the title of the book that is our Cool Gift today, you immediately thought of someone. They are, perhaps, the person who nearly blew themselves up trying to rewire their microwave, or is constantly suggesting new and unique ways to cause mayhem with everyday things. For these people on your shopping list, we heartily recommend this bible of bizarre tricks you can try with ordinary household objects. This is no magic trick, this is the real deal, radios made from pennies, home made fire extinguishers (always a good idea with the tinkerers), and home defense by single rubber band. It's perfectly practical impracticality, and your gadgety buddy will be playing with paperclips, light bulbs, and more to their hearts content.
Who we'd give it to:
Gadget freaks, gizmo lovers, science geeks, engineers, Richard Dean Anderson.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com for a sneaky $8.21