“An antique Norwegian candle clip that goes on a Christmas tree back when people didn't worry about safety.”

— Sarah Williamson, fundraiser, Topeka

“I did receive a toilet brush one time. It was sort of a 'we're glad you're out of our house' gift from my parents.”

— Andy Davies, printing technician, Alden, Iowa

“My mom got me Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots last year. That was pretty strange. It's a little past my time.”

— Austin Rueschhoff, Colorado State University sophomore, Fort Collins, Colo.

“A package of Ramen noodles that my sister gave to me for Christmas last year.”

— Naomi Deechilly, Haskell Indian Nations University sophomore, Breckenridge, Colo.