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Outrageous gifts for the holiday season revealed
A list of quirky gift ideas ranges from naming a star with the International Star Registry to a hot air balloon ride from Naperville or Barrington. Other options include gift certificates for utilities, Rent-a-Yenta shopping services in Flossmoor, and novelty experiences like Kiss-Off-a-Gram. Also offered are winter lessons in skating and diving, spa packages, and a Christmas tarantula from Noah's Ark in Lincoln Mall, with pet supplies.
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International Star Registry
North Held
Ilinois
Library of Congress
Switzerland
Bell Telephone
Chicago
Fossmoor
Kedsie Avenue
Berry Scuba Tech
Alsip
Cicero Avenue
Manor
Physical, Inc
Dini Highway
Chicago Heights
Noah's Ark
Lincoln Mall