Monthly Archives: May 2011

Rubber Chickens: In Search of the Perfect Prank

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Gay Gasser

Lab Notes: Rubber chickens are an ubiquitous staple in the prop comedian’s closet. Most are approximately 20″ long and made from a rubber & latex composite material. Our researchers also found 7′ rubber chicken replicas that “laid” an egg and … Continue reading →

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Stress Relievers: Fidget Toys

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Gay Gasser

  Lab Notes: Tomes have been written about the stress benefits of laughter and Mirth in a Box can tickle just about anyone’s funny bone, but we were intrigued by the use of fidget toys as low level stress reducers. … Continue reading →

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Thick-Rimmed Glasses: Looking Intelligent

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Gay Gasser

Lab Notes: Rapid advancements in ophthalmology have almost obliterated thick,black, plastic glasses with coke bottle lenses—once synonymous with intelligence and science. Contact lens became a viable alternative to glasses in the mid 20th century and with the advent of soft … Continue reading →

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Imaginiff: In Search of Great Games and Puzzles

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Gay Gasser

Lab Notes: Hundreds of games and puzzles were tested for inclusion in Mirth in a Box’s gift baskets and care packages. Few made the cut. We’ll examine the few that did in detail.               … Continue reading →

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