Newton’s Cradle

Great for focus, like a decaying metronome

    • That is a pretty interesting piece. I’ll have to remember die cast direct whenever I have some space and money to expand my model car collection

  • @Susaga@sh.itjust.works
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    1810 hours ago

    I’ve got a bobble-head baby Groot. It’s pretty handy to talk to, and it’s a useful branch manager. Plus, it has root access.

  • @cm0002@lemmy.world
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    68 hours ago

    I like those things that are in weird shapes and filled with colored liquids that you flip upside down and does “cool stuff” lol

    (I always forget what they’re called)

  • @Usernameblankface@lemmy.world
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    1310 hours ago

    How exactly does a newton’s cradle help with focus? I never had one, and I think I’d end up focusing on the motion of it instead of anything else I’m supposed to be doing.

  • 👍Maximum Derek👍
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    58 hours ago

    The most satisfying thing when I need to fidget is something to take things apart and put back together. And the best things for that are ones that can be stripped and reassembled without me needing to look at them.

    So far the best of best is this “multitool pen” I got for secret santa last year. It’s nearly worthless for any of its advertised functions, but as a fidget toy I really like it.

  • FlashMobOfOne
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    38 hours ago

    In the before times I had several Lego Batman motorcycles on my work desk. Those are great fun, but live in my home space now.

  • @Zarxrax@lemmy.world
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    79 hours ago

    Rubik’s cube. I learned to solve it years back and got interested in speed solving. I just pick it up and solve it a few times throughout the day. It’s also fun to fidget with.

  • Rhynoplaz
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    710 hours ago

    On my desk, I have a Spring Duck.

    If you don’t know what a spring duck is, that’s because I created it out of random shit that we found around the office. Specifically, a plastic duck, and a spring.

  • @djsoren19
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    38 hours ago

    I keep an hourglass. It’s a good way to try and spend a particular amount of time on a task.

  • @Smokeydope@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    The Dynavap m7xl Rosium. I don’t think you even have to know what a dynavap is or what its used for to appreciate its aesthetic appeal.

    Its the most beautiful metal stick ive ever had the pleasure of holding. The way it changes color as it reflects light is so cool. You can just spin it around and fidget with the cap while watching the colors. I am considering get in a spinning base to put it on so I can watch it rotate automatically