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Back in 1989, before the internet took over our lives and when VHS tapes were still king, Wild Chicago paid a visit to American Science & Surplus. And guess what? We just struck VHS gold—we found the footage! A true time capsule of surplus oddities, mad science, and whatever else we were up to back then. Now, we’ve got to ask—did any of our Surpies happen to catch our moment of fame on Wild Chicago back in the day? Maybe you still remember what we had on the shelves or the …

We were staring out the office window, watching the Chicago wind absolutely bully everything in sight. The trees? Bent at a 45-degree angle. Pedestrians? Walking against the wind like poorly programmed robots. The temperature? A disrespectful -6°F with windchill. Stepping outside wasn’t an option unless we wanted to reenact The Wizard of Oz. So, trapped indoors, we did what any reasonable, science-loving folks would do: we started rifling through drawers in search of something interest …

This morning, the Chicago wind hit us so hard we nearly filed a police report. The office thermostat smugly read a cozy 68°F, but outside? The weather report said -6°F, which is just a polite way of saying "your soul will attempt to leave your body." Naturally, we had to verify this ourselves. So, we rummaged through the surplus pile and unearthed our trusty Taylor alcohol thermometer—the one that’s been in the back room so long it might qualify for senior discounts. It& …

Timmy eyed the newest arrival like a squirrel sizing up a bird feeder—suspiciously, but with great enthusiasm. The SWAT knife from Atomic Bear had barely hit the shelf before he pounced, inspecting it with the kind of scrutiny usually reserved for acorns of questionable origin. Sharp? Oh yeah. Sturdy? Built like a tank. Tactical? Timmy squinted. Definitely tactical. He gave an approving nod, then promptly knocked over a coffee mug in celebration. The office took notice. “Well, if Tim …

We've only have a few to test the market, can't be found on the site. Only found through this link: https://sciplus.com/plastic-toilet-seat-fits-5-gallon-buckets/ We have questions. So many questions. Questions that keep us up at night. Questions that rattle our very core. Questions like… What do you do when nature calls but civilization isn’t on the other end of the line? Picture this: You’re deep in the woods, enjoying the serenity of nature. Birds chirping, a gentle br …