#2702: What If 2 Gift Guide explain

What If? 2 Gift Guide

What if? 2 makes a good gift for anyone who’s into science, absurd ideas, or just the universe in general. To order, go to xkcd.com/whatif2, or just type “what if 2” into some random box on your device; it will probably work.

Here are some other gift ideas for hard-to-shop-for science enthusiasts:

Interest - Gift Idea

Engineering - The platinum cylinder formerly used to define the kilogram

Biology - The genomes of the scientists who headed the human genome project

Physics - A beam of neutrinos delivered through the earth by the LHC

Animals - Surprise wildlife encounter (gift-wrapped box with a bobcat inside)

Law - A vacation to that area of Idaho where you can commit crimes with impunity due to a court district boundary error

Chemistry - A necklace of element samples whose symbols spell out the recipient’s name (note: names like “Katherine” and “Brandon” may cause radiation accidents.)

Puzzles - Two goats and a new car

Technology - Cybiko® Wireless Handheld Computer for Teens (2000)

Space - Webb telescope personal photoshoot

Literature - Stephen King’s writing desk (he’s still using it so you’ll have to fight him)

Philosophy - Out-of-control trolley

Psychology - A nice gift with a note saying you don’t expect anything in return.