Toss up between a Crookes radiometer
a solar-powered grasshopper or the piezo-drive for an atomic force microscope.

Or, for some reason, a tin of Ronseal.

Alt: I've misplaced my Oyster Card. Typical when it has about 30 notes on it.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:31, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

^tggi

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:32, Reply)

I suppose only the Ronseal is strictly unexpected
as in, the others have valid reasons for being in my office. The Ronseal probably does as well, I just can't remember what it is.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:34, Reply)

What does it say on the tin?

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:35, Reply)

Outdoor Varnish
Clear, waterproof protection.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:37, Reply)

Perhaps it was for varnishing something.
It *is* the start of conker season...
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:38, Reply)

nah, I lied really, I know was it was for
it was for suspending luminescent dyes for some of our quantum downshifting work.

I just thought I'd fib for comic purpose. Imagine, an apparent hypocritical prick and a liar. I hope Rory can cope :(
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:43, Reply)

He's probably wanked himself to a tumescent rage under his bridge

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 7 Oct 2013, 12:45, Reply)