A survey of thrills, pastimes, and hobbies demonstrated that, even with all our modern technology, nothing is more fun than a kaleidoscope. “Every time you put your eye up to the barrel of a kaleidoscope and give the end a twist, it’s just as amazing as your first time,” said Jeff Firkus, a lawyer who keeps a kaleidoscope on his desk for whenever he needs a pick-me-up. “Fancy rollercoasters may take you for a whirl, and a flashy superhero movie might entertain you for a little while, but the possibilities are endless with a kaleidoscope. There’s every kind of color and pattern you could ever want in that thing! Trust me, it’s impossible to frown when you look into a kaleidoscope.” At press time, everything is better with a slide whistle.

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