Home Chemistry Experiments

Cool Tools waxes nostalgic about the 1960 edition of the Golden Book of Chemistry, now worth $200 on eBay. Unlike today's home chemistry guides, it has little concern for safety - no wearing gloves or worries about creating poisonous chlorine gas! While you can probably find a pdf copy of the classic on BitTorrent, KK actually recommends purchasing the Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science). Sounds like  fun!

Venus Flytrap Bug Catcher

The Discovery Channel store sells this nifty Venus Fly Trap-shaped bug catcher. 
* You set the trap, and it catches the bugs
* Motion activated sensor detects when a bug has entered the chamber, and snaps the mouth shut
* Bait your trap to attract insects
* Transfer insects to your habitats, or release them

(via DVICE)