Christmas Street by NathalieSt (cc by)
FencingGal asks "What are some really great gifts you've given or received that are things? So no experiences, gift cards, alcohol, or food. Ideas for useful gifts are especially appreciated."
Screwdriver on a White Background by wuestenigel (cc by)
You need to do a thing - NOW! For when you need to calculate a thing, or look up a thing, or be able to do the thing in your Browser without any faff: Faintdreams posted a Big list of free In-Browser, Single Use tools
In ask Metafilter, a question about great office gifts: people really love a useful household item that is much, much more adorable than the version of that item they already own ... How should I dominate the game this year?
spymaster, one-handed driving by Nata Luna (cc by-nc)
Bella Donna posted Hacking an ableist world about the ingenious everyday accessibility innovations disabled folks are creating and sharing among themselves as opposed to the less useful (or vaporware) "disability dongles [that] generate feel-good content for brands." Very interesting!
Interesting value for money by James Cridland (cc by)
In Ask Metafilter wenestvedt wants to know, What have you paid a lifetime/one-time fee for that was worth it?
Farewell to good old times 2 by elitatt (cc by)
Looking for outstanding travel clothes, shoes, accessories: in Ask Metafilter christa asks, What specific items have you found to be particularly useful when traveling?
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