16 Christmas Gifts For The Science Nerd In Your Life

12. Dogs Of The Soviet Space Program

We've all got that weird friend. Well, now you have the perfect gift for them too. In the November of 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik II and on board was the first ever Earth creature to enter orbit: Laika the dog. Laika was never expected to survive the trip and indeed, she died within hours from overheating. Many other dogs followed her, most of which survived and some even went again, but some were not so lucky. This tasteful locket is in tribute to them. You can buy them for your weird friend (or yourself if you are of the weird disposition) here.