When you are at your holiday party and it is time to give the gifts, one of the questions you like to hear is "Where did you get that?" Consumer Guide and HowStuffWorks has compiled a list of unique, interesting holiday presents that will cause a buzz in the room. From a water-resistant hand-crank radio to chocolate fountains that let your party guests dip at any time, these gifts will blow the room away.

Dynaflex Powerball

Get a grip -- This wrist exerciser is great fun. Twist the Powerball and get the internal gyroscope going. See how fast it can fly. All the while, the torque is forcing you to work your muscles while holding it.

Dynaflex Powerball

Dale of Norway sweaters

While these sweaters are a little on the high-end side, they are inspired, craftsmanlike pieces. You can get sweaters that are 100 percent wool, and these sweaters come from an authentic Norwegian company in the sweater business for more than 120 years.


Eton Red Cross FR400 Weather Radio

The Eton FR400 is a water-resistant, hand-cranked weather radio. This unit comes with emergency lighting, a cell-phone adapter so that you can hand-crank enough power to charge a cell phone to make some calls, and seven weather-band channels. This portable unit will let you always be prepared.


Golf Launchpad

You can play golf virtually anywhere with the Golf Launchpad. This game accessory allows you to use your own clubs to virtually play anywhere, anytime. All you have to do is grip it and rip it. Using EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour software, you can play the best courses in the world, and the greens fees are very reasonable.


Incred-A-Ball Golf Ball

Aaaah, golf. Is there any game that lends itself to silly fun than a good walk spoiled? No, there is not, and this may be the silliest gift we've come across. The remote-controlled Incred-A-Ball can make your putts go all over the green and eventually land in the hole. Just wait until the hilarity ensues!


Binary Clock

It's hip to be square, and the nerds on your list will love a binary clock. These gizmos don't reveal the time in the usual analog way, nor are they your father's digital clock. These binary clocks make you look at time in a whole new way. While it takes a while to get used to, just like the old hands of an analog clock, once you get used to it, telling time with this timepiece will become second nature.


Glow Brick

This could be the coolest nightlight ever. The light bulb inside the glass brick is filled with phosphor luminescent powder, which absorbs the light. As the daylight fades, the nightlight glows brighter. The light provided by the Glow Brick diminishes during the night, only to be recharged the next day. Brilliant!


Heated Socks

For those cold winter days, battery-powered heated socks can be your toes' best friends. These gems maintain a constant warm temperature thanks to safe heating elements powered by batteries. Heated socks are low voltage, and are safe even when wet. Just feel the warmth.


Remote Barbecue Thermometers

From the "of course!" school of obvious gadgets, the remote barbecue thermometer allows you to play in the yard while you still monitor the internal temperature of your grilling meats. If you like to grill during the winter, this little beauty can make you look like a hardy soul, even if you check on dinner only when it's done. Why should anyone know? Put on a pair of those battery-powered socks, and you're good to go.


Chocolate Fountains

Would you like to hear the following sentence: "This is the greatest party ever!" An ingenious item that will excite just about any party goer is a chocolate fountain. Melt yourself some chocolate, pour it into one of these units, and watch as the melted goodness cascades down. Put out some strawberries, cookies, pretzels, or (our favorite suggestion) chocolate bars and prepare to accept the complements.