One of my favorite maker/hobbyist/weirdness suppliers, American Science & Surplus is really struggling. Between tariffs, big online competitors, and changing consumer behavior, they're having a hard time keeping the doors open.
If you're in the Chicago or Milwaukee area, stop by! If not, check 'em out online.
Get a T-shirt
(https://sciplus.com/american-science-surplus-coffee-mug/?utm_source=Mastodon)
Buy some chickens
(https://sciplus.com/search.php?search_query=chickens§ion=product&utm_source=Mastodon)
Donate to their GoFundMe
(https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-american-science-surplus-alive)
Bill, organizer of stuff
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