Big Bad Boomin' Bugs

When you're a kid, catching ugly little bugs and then staring at them up close is a fun activity that can fill hours of time. Who here didn't have a magnifying glass used to burn inspect every tiny bug they came across? For kids these days, though, the technology has really improved. Take the Big Bad Boomin' Bugs, for instance: not only does it keep your scientific specimens captive under a giant magnifying lens, but it also contains a sound amplifier so you can hear every noise the little critter makes! Combine that with its simple-to-use bug scooper and you've got a fantastic way to learn about the world around you through its icky little denizens. $17.99 USD. (Via Boing Boing.)