5 Great Science Toys
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008If you are finding yourself stuck on ideas for toys that are educational, fun and won’t break the bank, this post is for you!
Rest assured that I have bought my share of Chemistry Sets, Dinosaur Excavation Kits, Rock Polishing Machines and Model Building Kits of every ilk. Most of these toys looked intriguing in the […]
The Ant Farm goes High Tech
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Remember the classic Ant Farm with the little plastic barn and silo? Well, it’s about as out-of-date as a VCR!
The Ant Farm has gone 21st Century! The updated model features a translucent gel medium that not only gives the Ant Farmer a better view of his herd but also provides the ants with […]
Happy Birthday!
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008My own little Science Junkie turns 10 today! Being that he also loves chess, I give you a chess joke:
A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel, and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of his office, and asked them to disperse. “But […]
Where oh where have all the really cool toys gone?
Saturday, February 9th, 2008I think this Atomic Energy Lab kit from the 1950’s may have contained an actual vial of 235U (for educational purposes only).
In reality there ARE still some great science toys to be had although they probably no longer include enriched uranium.
