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03-23-2013, 04:12 PM
I like unusual toys, optical illusions, weird puzzles, scientific instruments and so on. As such I always use the following site for interesting gifts:
http://www.grand-illusions.com/acatalog/Toy-Shop.html
It is a UK site. So - if you find a gift you like, I am sure you will be able to find somewhere in the US which stocks it as well (Ebay and Amazon are good places to check).
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03-23-2013, 05:13 PM
Bang or Day Bang
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03-23-2013, 05:14 PM
gift card to eddie bauer or something
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03-23-2013, 05:19 PM
a couple of teenage girls wrestling in salad cream?
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03-23-2013, 08:10 PM
Hey Checkmat,
If your Dad likes Scotch - he may enjoy this new innovation:
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/whi...s-gift-set
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03-23-2013, 08:48 PM
Another recent innovation are all the Heat Sensitive Coffe Mugs hitting the market. There are tons of interesting designs. And some can be personalised with a photograph and a personalised message.
It seems like a useful suggestion that would make good gifts for most people.
And here is a Self-Stirring Mug:
These Splat Balls would be great gifts for kids:
And for the smarter teens. I always thought this would make a fun present:
https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
I am a magician. So I always seem to come across interesting curiosities.
For example. This would be the perfect gift (if a little pricey) for your romantic other (or you could get one with a picture of your parents, and then give it to your Mum as a present):
That is all that comes to mind now. Any other good stuff will pop up when you search through sites like the following:
http://www.grand-illusions.com/acatalog/
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03-23-2013, 11:12 PM
Hey Checkmat,
Since your Dad likes cigars. Here is something else he may like:
http://www.woodencigars.com/cigar.html
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03-24-2013, 12:17 AM
The naval history thing is interesting.
One of the books on my 'to read' pile is the following. A History of the World in Twelve Maps by Jerry Brotton. It seems like something your Dad might like as well:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/18461...J2EVYRXRTQ
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03-25-2013, 11:54 AM
Another recommendation. These puzzles are quite cheap, very clever and look very nice.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&field-...ch-type=ss
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03-25-2013, 12:01 PM
Get him some Glenlivet 18 year. That's my go to gift for scotch fans and myself.
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03-25-2013, 03:37 PM
Any Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniel's fans might enjoy this:
http://www.jackdaniels.com/whiskey/sinatra-select