Because developing your creativity and dexterity should always trump your short term memory

Science: it brought us non-stick saute pans, the Internet, timed traffic lights -- and now, once again, it is making our lives better through the advancement of empirical knowledge. Of course, I'm referring to the findings enclosed in the new publication from Berkeley's Ten Speed Press, Bongology.

Author Chris Stone is hardly one to rest on his laurels. Indeed, he has made significant contributions to the world of science, art, and culinary wisdom. The fruits of his endeavors can easily be referenced by his three publications; Spliffgami, Bongology, and the upcoming Baked: Marijuana Munchies to Make and Bake. A true renaissance man, a man for our time.

In honor of his achievements, I've assembled here a top ten list of his most illustrious designs for the scientifically correct consumption of herbals. You too, can be a scientist. By making bongs, people, lots of bongs. (*Insert golf claps)

1. “Mini Liquor Bottle Vaporizer”: Airplane people, you tell me I can't bring my pipe on the plane. So, whatever, that's cool. I'm just gonna smoke out of your in flight service refreshments. Thanks, Dr. Stone! Ba-bam!

2. “The Party Hookah”: What to do when the entire party wants to get high at once? Emily Post, to my knowledge, has never codified etiquette for the situation. The smart hostess will have at least one of these homemade beauties on hand, which can accommodate five super buddies at once.

3. “Office Bong”: Again, big ups Doc Stone, this time for helping me understand the world around me. I finally grok the “caffeine addiction” of my Guardian editors. (No one in particular, mind you. Cough Marke B. cough.) This little gem of creativity needs only your standard to-go coffee cup, some everyday office supplies, and a healthy regard for creativity in the workplace.

4. “Jam Jar Hookah”: God I love precious things. This has immense potential to be, scientifically speaking, the cutest fucking thing ever.

5. “Earth Pipe”: Dude, I love the Earth. Wanna smoke out of it? No lie people, Dr. Stone (his real name, fancy!) has pioneered a way to use the very dirt beneath your feet to get lifted.

   

6. “The Lung”: Actually, the illustration of the finished product of this particular model makes my stomach turn a little. But a large plastic bag inflating and collapsing into a liter bottle is just... so... sciencey -- it makes the top ten!

7. “Teapot Bong”: Granny will love it! I hear this is how they smoke in England.

8. “Backyard Bong”: Finally, put those watering cans to use! I hear this is how they smoke in Berkeley.

9. "Recorder Pipe”: Everyone was required to learn “Three Blind Mice” on their recorder in fifth grade. Didn't they know that music is a gateway drug?    

10. “The Bathroom Bong”: Don't get squeamish on me now, people! We're just delving deep into the realms of science. The first step to deployment of this specimen requires making your toilet cistern air tight. And that's all I'm authorized to release.  

aaaand my least favorite: “The Mask”: No, no, no! I refuse to put a gas mask on my face and fill it with weed. I don't care what cutting commentary it is on the futility of war, it's just freaky and vaguely unsafe.