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Sometimes there’s nothing for it but having your own plasma ball. This is the travel- or office-size, a manageable 3-1/8" dia acrylic ball standing on concentric blue disks, 5-1/4” tall altogether. Lay hands upon it and watch the soothing red...

These must be our smartest borosilicate glass cylinders with bases and pouring spouts because all (4) of them are graduated. No, we’re not going to apologize. But Modern Curiosity will throw in (2) cleaning brushes, 7-1/2” and 10-1/2”...

"Police, open up!" takes on a whole new meaning with this gadget at your basement bar or backyard bar-b-que. Pop open a cold brew with this stainless steel police badge bottle opener, which measures a convincingly authentic 2-1/2" x 3", give or take...

A true Surplus Deal! Some fast talking Surplus dealer told us these rechargeable HD cameras inside a flashlight were the deal of the decade. And we agreed. Until the apps were removed from Google and Apple stores.  Option 1. The apps are still...

Whether it s mixing up ingredients needed to achieve a chemical reaction or pouring your mixture into another receptacle Beakers are an essential component of any lab Luckily Modern Curiosity has you covered with this multipack of 12 Plastic Beakers...

We’re glad our boss Pat doesn’t sound like this Corporate Jargon Sound Effects machine, but we also can’t stop pushing the buttons to make the stuffy voice say “Let’s take that offline,” and “We’re gaining...

This handy translucent plastic pencil case, approx 7" x 2-1/2" x 1” deep, has a slide-out bottom, like a desk drawer. The construction method is very origami-like, which will make you want to store other things in it, or just slide the bottom in...

There's no escaping the automobile attraction when you've got a giant flagpole mounted on your roof. The mounting system includes a lightweight frame with a folding bracket that mounts atop your vehicle with scratch-resistant suction cups and durable...

Snap Circuits™ has added Brics, their name for little plastic building blocks that are, luckily, compatible with Lego, those other little, inerlocking plastic building blocks you have. This award-winning 225-piece Bric Essentials set has sheets and...

Devices used to hold spring in place, thus ensuring eternally promis-ing, but changeable and wet weather. No? How about this then: Steel grips, spring loaded to keep their tips tightly closed on whatever you chose to target. The handles and tips have...

Grab your fuel pellets and stick them in your backpack with this tiny folding Commando Cooker from Rothco®, the ultra-light emergency/camping stove you've surely seen elsewhere. Measures 4-7/8" x 3-5/8" x 1" closed and 4-1/2" x 3-5/8" x 2-5/8" when...

It's a 10-tool Swissesque military survival knife, but without those red plastic handles to break and fall off. Includes stainless steel 2-1/2" knife blade, flathead driver/bottle opener, saw blade, scissors, can opener, fish scaler/nail set, corkscrew,...

A fine concept and pretty successful execution. Weighted bases hold fully adjustable clips and lenses for delicate hands–free work. The Helping Hand w/solder has a 2” high base connected to (2) alligator clips via (3)...

We’re more the giving type, which is why we’re offering you a chance to have this lifelike axolotl with a pink body, partially translucent tail and red/purple external gills and the feathery neck thingies you know the name of or are currently...

There was a day when you just slid your hammer inside the belt that held up your pants. Those were the days before you got serious about tools. We know—we’ve been there. Now you (and we) need a serious tool apron. Ours is made of heavy-duty...

Say hello to some of the coolest toys we’ve seen in a while. These lacquered wooden beauties are multi-segmented, flexible and wiggleable, and just as beautiful as they are fun to play with. You pick: the 6" tall squirrel with the (7) hinged body...

You will survive with this Survival Candle, a 3-wick burner made of soy and palm wax in a 3-1/8" dia 2-3/8" tin can with a lid. Rated to last up to 36 hours.

The Llama For PllantsThis llama llooks great with a nice pllant sprouting out of its back. Made of porcellain, the llama measures 6" x 5" x 3/14”, with perfect posture. From Kikkerland®. Or are they Kikkerlland when they make llama pllanters?...

We’re going to make this real simple for you. Here’s your chance to score some genuine Velcro® strips with self-adhesive backs in 3-foot-long rolls that are 3/4” wide. Nothing more to say about it other than you pick the color:...

Our favorite laser-cut wooden model in recent memory is this (200)-piece Steampunk Submarine. As usual, it’s from UGears®. You know the drill—no glue needed. Measures approx 5-1/2” long x 5” wide x 3-1/2” tall when...

We really ought to stop being surprised at this point, but then stuff like this comes along and loudly announces, “No, you haven’t see it all!” Behold, the beaver rotating birch tree ballet music box, which is chocolate kiss-shaped,...

We have a bunch of Feit Electric dimmable Performance LED® 12V MR16 bulbs with GU5.3 Bi-Pin bases for track and landscape lighting, and you’d serve yourself well to pick up a few. Measure 1-3/4” tall x 2" dia with a 1-1/2” dia face...

Hydroponic scissors. Yeah, a first for us, too, but these Titanium-bonded, non-stick, precision-ground scissors are corrosion- and adhesion-resistant, with soft, flexible handles. Short, 1-3/4” long blades, like bonsai folks use, except these are...

This handsome, well made sommelier’s corkscrew (the kind that looks like a nice pocket knife) will have you pulling corks like a pro. Foil-cutting knife, corkscrew and double-hinged fulcrum/bottle opener all have flip-out action. Ergonomic handle...

Introducing our very first ever secure luggage tag/sewing kit combo. Measures 3-1/4” x 2-1/8” with a rubberized strap. Has a small window to show your name, but other info is hidden until you swivel the top to reveal it. Swivel it a second...

A great hand held rotary tool and an excellent buy. The plastic carrying case at 12" x 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" contains not only the 120VAC-powered variable speed (8,000-30,000 rpm) mini drill/grinder, but a 3-ft flexible extension shaft that allows you to...

BLINDINGLY BRIGHT 22" long LED strip with LED driver. DIY'er dream! This COB filled PC board has (50) white COB LED's and measures at 22" long x 1-9/16" wide at its widest, with clearly marked power in/thru jumper sockets at each end; wiring not included...

Say hello to our little friend. The Popper Blaster uses pump action to shoot the (8) included 30mm dia soft foam balls up to 25 feet! Unlike those of you who have Red Ryder BB guns, you won’t shoot your eye out! You can also stock up on ammo with a...

Arm yourself with a serious arsenal of twelve screwdrivers built for real work. This set packs five slotted drivers (from a precise 1/8" to a powerful 1/4"), five essential Philips head drivers (including two for those smaller #0 screws), and even two...

Feeling less "noble" and more like a garden gnome after a hard day of... existing? Fear not, these hemp wipes are your fast-track back to presentable. They'll swipe away the grime and leave you feeling surprisingly not slick, like you actually tried to...

Fabulous DIY'er! What we have here is a tray of (25) 2-3/8" discs filled with (16) Ultra Bright COB LED chips. These are from the Juno Lighting Group. They are 7105k (So bright white) and operate on 120VAC. (Self ballast) They were originally intended to...

Great little 15ml Amber glass bottle for all your essential oil needs. Wide mouth and measures 32mm x 57mm tall. Takes our #3 cork. Click here for cork. 

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 Magnetic Knife/Tool Holder mounts to your...

This COB LED Tactical Flashlight from LIFEMOUNTS® is great for all types of outdoor situations. Fastens to your pack or duffel bag at a right angle via it's built-in hook and loop strap. Adjustable focus lens makes it easy to spot things in even the...

Keep the real-life prickly pears away from this Inflatable Cactus Cooler Ring Toss game. It’s a tub-shaped cooler that looks like an terra cotta pot with a green (duh) cactus growing in it. Tub inflates to approx 18” dia x 9” high. Fill...

Baseball is for the boys of summer (and Don Henley, we guess), but American Bandstand is forever. Some of us cared about the infield fly rule, but the smart money cared a bunch more about Fabian, Otis Redding, Frankie Valli and the other immortals on...

Never get stuck out in the rain without protection again. Meet poncho in a ball! A 2-1/2" red plastic ball that opens in the middle to reveal  a 46" x 36" translucent rain poncho. Clips to most clothing, backpacks and sports equipment with the...

This high-pressure shower head has a built-in (and visible) filtration system to keep the water on your body as clean as possible. You deserve it, trust us. You’ll probably also appreciate the high-pressure flow. Silver shower head measures...