American Science & Surplus
Genuine industrial surplus sold with the best product copy on the internet: lab glassware, small motors, and 400 unexplained springs.
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How to get the most from it
American Science & Surplus sits in Weird Shops under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny, brainy and weird.
About this category: Bizarre product galleries and gift catalogues. Browsing is free and considerably wiser than buying.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Giving your brain a workout
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
American Science & Surplus: quick answers
Is American Science & Surplus free?
Yes. American Science & Surplus is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use American Science & Surplus?
No. You can use American Science & Surplus without signing up for anything.
Does American Science & Surplus work on a phone?
Yes. American Science & Surplus works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is American Science & Surplus safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does American Science & Surplus take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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