I don't know if any of you ever check out ask.metafilter.com, but it can be a very useful site and has loads of valuable information available on all kinds of topics.

A recent thread on "useful catalogs" gives ample evidence of just how great the site can be. Most of these companies have online stores, but some of these catalogs would make great coffee table/break room reading material. Definitely worth bookmarking...



Maybe you would like to spend some time camping in a giant redwood: SherillTree has got you covered.

Perhaps you would like some modern appliances while living off the grid...

(Table) Tennis Anyone?

How about some butterflies?

Plus, stuff for the kitchen, the mad scientist laboratory, the street musician, the farm, and that strange booth at the flea market.

And on and on.