Scientifically Proven: New York Hall of Science Offers Unique Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Queens, N.Y. – Thinking of giving fruitcakes, gift baskets or popcorn tins as holiday gifts? That’s so 2005. This year go for the “Wow!” factor and give your loved ones, coworkers, neighbors and friends extraordinary, science-themed gifts from the New York Hall of Science’s Science Shop.

With a range of exciting, fun and educational items, the Science Shop has the perfect gift for everyone on your list, including:

For the Master of the Kitchen: Scientific Explorer Root Beer Fountain Your chef has mastered soufflés and crème brulée, but can they brew their own beer? Scientific Explorer, Inc. ($14.99)
For the Stress Case: Scientific Explorer Spa Time Find out if homemade therapeutic lotions and bath salts are more therapeutic. Scientific Explorer, Inc. ($14.99)
For the Safety-Conscious: Laser Tripwire™ Security System Catch Frosty the snowman “running here and there” when you set an invisible perimeter alarm with three light beams. Spy Gear ($29.99)
For the Micromanager: Science on Your Palm, Pocket Volcano Put the Earth’s natural wonder in your palm and have the power over volcanic eruptions. American Science and Surplus ($4.99)
For the Pet Lover: Fun With Your Dog or Cat Science Kits Learn about your pet and learn about science in the process. Scientific Explorer, Inc. ($19.99)
For the Traveler: Stellenova™ Computer Controlled Levitator Globe Plan your next trip with one of the most amazing sights you’ll ever see: an electromagnetic suspended globe. Fascinations ($39.99)
For the Impatient: Suddenly Snow Can’t wait for a white winter wonderland? Instantly create snow any time of the year with this high-tech powdered polymer. Club Earth ($3.99)
For the Future Surgeon: Disgusting Anatomy – Brain Kit Make a slimy and realistic model of the human brain to see if you have med-school potential. Scientific Explorer ($24.99)
For the Artist: Let’s Explore Space Fun Kit Move beyond clay and portraits, and build and paint your own solar system! Countdown Creations ($8.99)
For the Spendthrift: SW Express™ Keep the Change Penny-pinch your change into a jar that will automatically “bank” up to $999.99! Small World Toys® ($17.99)
For the Unwanted Guest: Rush Hour® Traffic Jam Puzzle Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom stayed this guest, but at least this award-winning puzzle will keep them occupied. ThinkFun ($12.97)

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