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I think everybody should know at least a little about the Periodic Table, not just Chemistry majors. Yeah, learning a bunch of elements by heart isn’t the most fun activity, but you never know when it might come in handy.

If you’re still not interested, you might buy this Periodic Table poster just because it looks so good. The catch: each of the elements is illustrated by a photograph. If you’re got a visual memory, that might make it easier for you to remember each element. If not, the numerous pictures might at least make you give it a thourough inspection after taping it to your wall. Plus it will look cool and make you seem smart.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 for the 22″ x 44″ version on TheodoreGray.com.

Via bookofjoe

I’ve always liked smart t-shirts. Especially when they’re not smarter than me - i.e. when I get the joke.

You don’t need to be too smart to get this, just to remember a bit from your Chemistry classes. The Solution Babydoll t-shirt has some drawings of lab equipment and the text “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate”.

Despite my above comment, I admit I’d get this just to look smarter than most. Unfortunately, I am sure that just a fraction of the people who did Chemistry in school remember what a precipitate is, so the t-shirt will at least filter out those guys who thought high-school was that thing in between the rounds of beer.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Keychains have become a part of us, they tell the world something about our personality.

If your personality is all about “look at me, I’m manly AND smart”, try this. The Testosterone Molecule Keychain features a molecule probably few will recognize, though most know about it.

In a best case scenario, you’re a scientist and the girl of your dreams notices the keychain and, being extra-smart too, recognizes the molecule and is extremely impressed. In a worst case scenario, the girl in question asks what it means and tells you that people who want to show off their manliness are lame (but hey, it’s not showing off if 98% of the population doesn’t get it, right?)

How much under $29.99?
Some: $22 on UncommonGoods.com.

Via uncrate