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Keep Knives Out Of Your Drawers
15" WOODEN MAGNETIC BLOCK FOR TOOLS OR KNIVES

Try to keep knives out of your underpants, too, but definitely keep them out of your drawers. You don’t want to cut something important, like a finger, reaching for one. This premium, 15” Acacia Wood...

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$13.50
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Table for Wino
WOODEN OUTDOOR FOLDING PICNIC TABLE WITH GLASS HOLDER

Tired of chasing your wine glass across the grass like a tipsy squirrel? Enter this hand-made wooden folding picnic table—your new best friend for boozy outdoor lounging. With slots for your wine...

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$12.50
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Fake Money, Real Magnets
DOWLING MONEY MAGNET BILLS

This set of 12 magnetic money bills from Dowling is perfect for teaching kids about counting cash—without the risk of them "investing" it all in gumball machines. Includes realistic, front-only...

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$4.50
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80 Ways to Defy Physics
MAGNETIC BUILDING BLOCKS

Straight from the surplus shelves and possibly another dimension, these 75 Magnetic Building Blocks let kids snap, stack, and defy the laws of physics with questionable architectural choices. Build a...

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$12.50

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Sunprint Kit
PHOTOSENSITIVE SUNPRINTERS PAPER KIT, 3-15/16"

Sunprints (or cyanotypes, or photograms) are everyone's favorite photo-sensitivity experiment, from third-graders to graphic artists and fine artists. You pick: The Sunprinters are a dozen 3-15/16"...

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Motor Along...
SCIENCE FAIR STYLE DC MOTOR KIT

Everything you need to build a little DC motor is included in this kit (except sandpaper, screwdriver, scissors and, of course, an AA battery). The instructions are simple and explain the theory as...

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$16.50
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Gator Aide
36" TELESCOPING ALLIGATOR CLIP

On a stick. This 6-draw telescoping tool has a 1" steel alligator clip on the business end. Extends from 8-1/2" (with a pocket clip) to 36" long. Use it to light pilot lights or over-primed grills,...

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GEAR UP
PLASTIC GEAR SET WITH BUSHINGS

Or gear down-for the science fair or for any number of hobby projects. This hard-to-find set of (3) combination spur/beveled gears-for when you want gears set either straight or at 90° to one...

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MAX EC-30A ELECTRONIC CHECK WRITER

MAX EC-30A ELECTRONIC CHECK WRITER Electronic check writer from MAX Industries. The Classic EC-30A in use in offices for decades! In working condition, may need a replacement printer ribbon...

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$195.00
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Bring Home the BIG Money!
THE MONEY MAN-LIFE SIZE SHEET METAL DOLLAR BILL ORIGAMI SCULPTURE

The legendary "Money Man" that once adorned the ceiling of our flagship Chicago store is now up for sale. This is a bespoke item, 1 of only two made, and the only one in this particular pose. Be the...

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$1,200.00
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MORE THAN JUST GRAY!
2"WIDE X 10 YDS ASST. COLORED DUCT TAPE

Classic 1.89" or called 2" X 10 Yd. duct tape in assorted standard colors: ORANGE, GREEN, YELLOW, AQUA DARK GREEN ETC... We will reach in and just grab a random color for you. Order more that one...

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Bound Up?
2" BLUE THREE-RING BINDER

If so, try some eggs and coffee. If not, we’ve got a great blue (3)-ring binder to help you keep your things in order. Has a plasticy/vinyl-ish clear cover, 2” snap-tight rings and (2) inner...

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$2.95