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Okay, folks, prepare yourselves for the weirdest 'What Is It Wednesday' yet. We were braving the winter chill and tackling some long-overdue cleaning. Deep within the dusty depths of our warehouse, we stumbled upon something truly bizarre: a box of squirrels wearing underpants (seriously, don't ask). And guess what was lurking beneath this peculiar sight? A contraption that looks like it escaped from a steampunk fever dream! This thing is a maze of gears, switches, and who-knows-what-else. …

It’s What Is It Wednesday here at the American Science and Surplus office, and boy, are we stumped. Today’s mystery item has a label on it... but good luck reading it. Seriously, it looks like someone spilled alphabet soup onto a secret code and then decided to call it a day. None of us can figure it out, and since we’ve already maxed out our quota of pretending to know things, we’re passing this one to you.What do you think it says? Is it a warning? Instructions? A heartfelt love letter? No che …

Yesterday, we were live on CBS Milwaukee News, showcasing some of our finest surplus. It was going swimmingly, a real showstopper, until… well, let's just say the "Ghost of Milwaukee Basements" (if you know the legend) decided to make a dramatic entrance! Suddenly, the lights flickered and poof – everything went dark. Cameras went kaput, our microphones sputtered, and even our car batteries cried 'Uncle!' It was a comedic catastrophe, I tell you! But hey, a little ghostly interference isn't goin …

Buckle up, Surpie's! Welcome to the "Warehouse of Wonders," where the only thing wilder than the finds are the stories behind them. We're talking forgotten gadgets, celebrity cast-offs, and enough mystery boxes to fill a spaceship. Join us as we hunt down hidden gems (and maybe a few dust bunnies) – it's surplus shopping on steroids! Get ready to laugh, gasp, and maybe even bid on a slightly-used moon rock (who knows what we'll find!). …

We get asked for Arduino all the time. Jackpot. Found some. If you have ever wondered what is an Arduino or maybe you know what it is but are wondering how on earth do I get started in learning the ins and outs of Arduino. Just stop right now. This kit is made for the beginner and expert alike. It has all the accessories you need to get you started right out of the gate, plus an extensive manual. So get a kit, lets compare notes, and lets make something! Just one note. If you make something or h …