25 Gifts for the Curious That Will Feed Their Questioning Mind ...

By Olga

25 Gifts for the Curious That Will Feed Their Questioning Mind ...

The inquisitive people in your life are surprisingly easy to buy for if you can tap into what motivates them. And what motivates them is, simply, curiosity. Buy them something that occupies their mind or intrigues them and you've got it right. I've got some suggestions that fit the bill.

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Things Come Apart: a Teardown Manual for Modern Living, Hardcover

Things Come Apart: a Teardown Manual for Modern Living, Hardcover By Thames Hudson $23 on Amazon

For that person in your life who loves to tinker with a screwdriver. Beautiful photos of the intricate innards of 100s of things.

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Closed Aquatic Ecosystem, Sphere

Closed Aquatic Ecosystem, Sphere By EcoSphere $48 on Amazon

Would you believe this little real life eco-system can self-sustain for up to 3 years?

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The EcoSphere closed aquatic ecosystem is a fascinating microcosm, housed within a crystal clear, hand-blown glass sphere. It's a marvelous blend of art and science, featuring active micro-organisms, bright red shrimp, algae, and bacteria, all existing in saltwater. They rely on one another to create a perfectly balanced tabletop miniature world that requires no feeding or water changes. Ideal for those with a zest for biology and the environment, each sphere is unique, promising a mesmerizing nature show right on your desk. Enjoy the tranquility of a maintenance-free aquatic scene!

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Constellation Mug

Constellation Mug By The Unemployed Philosophers Guild $15 on Amazon

What stargazer wouldn't love to drink out of this?

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Charley Harper Tree of Life 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Charley Harper Tree of Life 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle By Pomegranate $17 on Amazon
For anyone who loves the challenge of a jigsaw.

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Moon, Earth and Galaxy Night Lights

Moon, Earth and Galaxy Night Lights By Kikkerland $7 on Amazon

A nice stocking filler for the kids or someone obsessed with the night sky.

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15L Flow Aquarium, White

15L Flow Aquarium, White By biOrb $150 on Amazon

Everything you need to start keeping fish.

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What if? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

What if? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions $14 on Amazon

Put this on the gift list for someone who doesn't believe that curiosity killed the cat.

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What if? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions is a book written by Randall Munroe, a former NASA roboticist. It answers questions such as “What would happen if everyone on Earth stood as close to each other as they could and jumped, everyone landing on the ground at the same instant?” and “What would happen if the entire world population aimed laser pointers at the Moon at the same time?”. This unique book is perfect for the curious person in your life. It is filled with humorous illustrations and scientific explanations, and it will provide hours of entertainment and learning. With a price of only $14 on Amazon, this book is an affordable and thoughtful present.

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Desktop Madness Series Hand Pen Holder with Magnetic Back

Desktop Madness Series Hand Pen Holder with Magnetic Back By Tech Tools $18 on Amazon

Everything on your desk close to hand - ha ha.

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Cork Globe Map of the World

Cork Globe Map of the World By Suck UK $150 on Amazon

No adventurer should be without a globe. Especially a cork one you can stick pins in.

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Moldable Plastic

Moldable Plastic By InstaMorph $17 on Amazon

Hours of fun with moldable plastic that can be used over and over. do you know a crafty person who would love this?

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Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

Cabinet of Natural Curiosities $30 on Amazon

A museum in a book! Pages of fascination. And it came from a collection made in the 18th century.

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Kit - Original

Kit - Original By Magnetic Poetry $20 on Amazon

What do you buy a budding writer? Magnetic words of course.

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The Magnetic Poetry Kit is the creative companion your wordsmith has been waiting for. With over 300 magnetized words and word fragments, watch as they conjure up prose, poetry, or even the next great novel right on the refrigerator door. It's the perfect blend of whimsy and intellect—a playful tool that helps language lovers flex their linguistic muscles. Ideal for composing anything from haikus to puns, it ensures that inspiration is never more than a fridge visit away. Plus, it’s a unique way to leave messages that infuse the everyday with a dash of creativity.

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How to Create a Mind: the Secret of Human Thought Revealed

How to Create a Mind: the Secret of Human Thought Revealed By Viking Adult $12 on Amazon

Got a psychology student on your gift list? Also great for anyone intrigued by the human mind.

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Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming

Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming $21 on Amazon

Undoubtedly the curious person on your list asks the question "what if" many times - so do the writers of this book.

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Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming is the perfect gift for the curious person on your list. Written by Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby, this book dives into the world of speculative design, which is the practice of using design and design thinking to create objects, services, and experiences that explore the implications of current and future technologies. The authors use their own projects, as well as those of other designers, to explore the potential of design to shape the future.

The authors take readers on a journey through the world of speculative design, exploring topics such as the relationship between technology and society, the implications of artificial intelligence (AI), and the power of imagination. They discuss how the imagination can be used to create new possibilities and how design can be used to make those possibilities a reality. In addition, the authors discuss the importance of collaboration and the role of storytelling in design.

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Arduino Uno Ultimate Starter Kit, Includes Instruction Book

Arduino Uno Ultimate Starter Kit, Includes Instruction Book By Vilros $55 on Amazon

Know someone who would like to learn about electrical circuitry? Gift problem solved!

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Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels

Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels By Nanda Home Inc. $50 on Amazon

There's only so much time in this world and so many questions to be asked and answered so never miss a minute of it with this clock that actually jumps up to 3 feet high.

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Branch & Twig Assorted Colored Pencils, 10-Pack

Branch & Twig Assorted Colored Pencils, 10-Pack By TropicaZona $9 on Amazon

Who wouldn't love these natural pencils?

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The Geometry of Pasta [Hardcover]

The Geometry of Pasta [Hardcover] By Quirk Books $19 on Amazon

Undoubtedly the foodie in your life has wondered about the geometry of pasta. Feed them the answer with this book.

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Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain

Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain By Abrams $28 on Amazon

A great read for anyone who wants to delve deep into how science has explored the brain throughout history.

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Plastic Human Skull Model

Plastic Human Skull Model By 3B Scientific $105 on Amazon

For your budding brainiac or med student. Hinged for natural movement! Will also double as Yorick in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

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Light Field Camera, 8GB, Electric Blue

Light Field Camera, 8GB, Electric Blue By Lytro $135 on Amazon

The Lytro camera is the first consumer camera that records the entire light field—all the rays of light traveling in every direction through a scene—instead
of a flat 2D image.

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The Lytro camera is a revolutionary product that is perfect for the curious mind. It is the first consumer camera to record the entire light field, which captures all the rays of light in a scene. This allows for a more detailed image and the ability to refocus and change the perspective of the image after it has been taken. The camera has 8GB of storage and comes in an electric blue color. It is available on Amazon for $135. This is a great gift for anyone interested in photography or just wants to explore something new.

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The Last Whole Earth Catalog: Access to Tools

The Last Whole Earth Catalog: Access to Tools $32 on Amazon

An intriguing book that is the ultimate companion to the person who looks for usefulness in everything.

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My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope - MFL-06

My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope - MFL-06 $64 on Amazon

Anyone who wants to get up close and personal with the object of their curiosity needs a microscope.

24

Haynes Build Your Own Internal Combustion Engine

Haynes Build Your Own Internal Combustion Engine $39 on Amazon

Got a petrolhead to buy for? With this they can build their own engine, learning the intricacies of how it works ad they go,

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The Haynes Build Your Own Internal Combustion Engine kit is a great gift for the curious petrolhead in your life. This kit allows them to build their own engine and learn the intricacies of how it works as they go. It comes with over 50 parts that must be assembled and includes a full set of tools and instructions. The engine runs on two AA batteries and is capable of running for up to 5 minutes. It also includes a detailed manual with diagrams and illustrations to help the builder understand the engine and how it works. The kit is recommended for ages 14 and up, and is available for $39 on Amazon.

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National Geographic Science of Everything: How Things Work in Our World

National Geographic Science of Everything: How Things Work in Our World $31 on Amazon

Indispensable book that reveals the science behind virtually everything.

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Great ideas! My boyfriend would love many of these, especially the books.

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