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The Best Health and Fitness Gifts
November 17, 2016 | CountdownLooking for a gift for someone who wants get fit or stay healthy? Live Science has rounded up some of the best ideas we've seen.
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The Best Gifts for Science Geeks
November 17, 2016 | CountdownWhat do you give the geek who has everything? Perhaps one of these science- or tech-inspired gifts.
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The Best Educational Toys for Middle-School Students
November 10, 2016 | CountdownKids are curious creatures. Here are some awesome and educational science toys, many for $30 or less, that can entertain and engage your family.
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Best Educational Toys & Games for 7- to 10-Year-Olds
November 10, 2016 | CountdownEncourage hands-on fun and experimentation with kits to inspire kids' natural curiosity. These toys will open up the worlds of chemistry, physics and more to the 7-to-10 set.
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Best Educational Toys & Games for Infants and Toddlers
November 10, 2016 | CountdownThese science-y toys will put all that developing brainpower of your infant or toddler to good use. And they'll have fun, too.
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The Science of Shopping: Buy Gifts One at a Time
December 11, 2013 | ArticleFor smart gift-giving, buy presents one at a time, a new study suggests. People often overvalue buying their friends unique gifts at the expense of what they'd really like best.
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A 'Green' Guide to Holiday Electronics Gifts (Op-Ed)
November 20, 2013 | ArticleWith a little planning, you can minimize the environmental footprint of electronics gifts.
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Roses, Wine or Chocolate: Weather Controls it All
February 13, 2013 | ArticleFrom roses to chocolate and wine, weather plays an important role in production.
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Gift-Giving Surprise: More Isn't Always Better
December 15, 2011 | ArticleAdding a cheaper "stocking stuffer" to an expensive present actually diminishes the perceived value of the overall package in the recipient's eyes, a new study shows.
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Black Friday: Americans' Holiday Spending Plans (Infographic)
November 25, 2011 | InfographiciPads and other Apple gadgets top the list of gadgets most wanted this holiday season.
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