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American Science & Surplus in peril: 88-year-old beloved curiosity shop asks for help

Ellsworth Toohey
May 30, 2025
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American Science & Surplus

An 88-year-old temple of scientific wonders and glorious oddities is fighting for survival, and they're asking the community of "Surpies" who love them to help keep the lights on.

American Science & Surplus — that magical emporium where you might find mule-branding kits alongside telescopes and "wooden German wig heads" — has la…

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