Originally Posted By: Russ
There is some speculation as to fidget spinners ameliorate nervous energy or psychological stress, but AFAIK there is no scientific basis for those claims.

That said, a largish keyring carrying useful trinkets can be spun on a finger if the need arises.


IIRC, they were originally intended as a focus object for Autistic kids. Something to help them cope with the overload of sensory inputs.

Originally Posted By: M_a_x
Originally Posted By: hikermor
I am having a difficult time thinking of a gadget that would be more useless than a fidget spinner...


Someone already did the thinking for you:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidget_Cube

Those are more interesting then spinners to play with. I wouldn't actually pay for one, but I wouldn't refuse one either


Originally Posted By: Cauldronborn2
Hi folks
That said similar things such as worry stones and beads seem to have have existed for thousands of years right back to to ancient world, so I guess there is something about things like them to some people and I have to admit I do use my pocket knive it that manner from time to time.


Pretty much. I've been seeing Begleri, Komboloi, and various whatnot show up on EDC websites.

The playing with knives is what drove me to take up knotwork. The constant "whack,snick,click" was driving my Wife batty, and she gently "suggested" I go tie some knots.
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