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Alright, film fanatics, we’ve crafted an image that truly screams a certain movie—except, well… it doesn’t make a sound. If you get it right, we promise not to grill you for more details. So, tell us—what movie are we hinting at? Email your best guess to share@sciplus.com… fava beans optional.

Hint: Legends say this tune was written on a napkin during the Big Bang of '83. It's been covered by everyone from your grandma's bridge club to that squirrel in your backyard who loves banging on trash cans.

Alright, folks, huddle up! It's that glorious day of the week where we stare blankly at something and pretend we know what it is: "What Is It Wednesday!" And let me tell you, this week's contestant is a real head-scratcher. We've seen some weird stuff roll through here, from the "Is that a stapler?" to the "Why is there a rubber chicken in the server room?" But this... this is like if a forklift and a flamingo had a baby, and that baby decided to become a modern art piece. Seriously, it looks li …

I can feel the anticipation crackling in the air like static electricity off a vintage polyester sweater. The office is tense. Not in a we misplaced the uranium marbles again way, but in a something big is coming way. The warehouse sale. The sale. The glorious, chaotic, treasure-hunting extravaganza where people dig through mountains of surplus and leave with armfuls of who-knows-what at ridiculous prices. The kind of sale that turns mild-mannered folks into determined bargain warriors, armed wi …

Dear Valued Surpies, Many of you have been a part of the American Science & Surplus family for years, and we deeply appreciate your loyalty. We know we hold a special place in your homes, hearts, and history. We cherish the connections we have with you, from mail orders and catalogs to our "What Is It Wednesday" challenges. We hear from hundreds of you every week, and we treasure the stories you share.  We know this is an unusual time, as we've encountered technical chall …