Do you guys remember that desktop thing that seemed to abound in the 80s that was filled with blue and clear liquid and tilted back and forth and when it did the blue liquid separated from the clear and created a "wave" effect? Well, what the hell was the blue liquid?

I ask because my son just broke a water filled thing that had the same liquid combination, and the contents have a very strong smell. Almost like industrial strength bathroom cleaner, but without ammonia.

Any assistance is appreciated.

I think the liquid is turpentine. Any suggestions about how best to clean surfaces that have turpentine on them?

Thanks Reks. Ether would be fun. Maybe some explosions too!

Be careful now, Monkey

Rubbing alcohol seems to have helped. The damn stuff did manage to sink into the edge of the carpet though. Dammit.

It was a present to the little Monkey from his grandmother, the queen of inappropriate gifts and toys. My wife said to throw it out as soon as we were out of earshot. She was right.

EDIT: Al, no ether in the house. Just this:

Edited January 7, 200917 yr by The Monkey

Saison would make a lousy solvent

It's even a lousy beer

I'm not a lambic fan.

I'm not a lambic fan.

Nor am I. It's fine, but nothing special. Time to move on to the Marron soon.

Does anyone remember the stupid desktop thing I mentioned?

no

You will when I find a picture of the damn thing. Stupid Internets can't find it, though.

Does anyone remember the stupid desktop thing I mentioned?

remember yes, know the name of . . no

the ones I can find now are of this type Liquid Wave Paperweight

though I remember seeing others with a pivot point and rocking motion.

maybe next time it'll be a newtons cradle, much easier to clean up .

Newton's cradle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

^ well done. Exactly. Here's another pic: