{"product_id":"nerby-the-neuron-pair","title":"Nerbie the Neuron (2-Pack)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eNerbie the Neuron (2-Pack)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are out of town! All orders will ship out after 6\/4. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate you supporting our small business!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiggle, connect, and explore how brain cells communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Nerbie the Neuron — a playful, hands-on way to learn how signals travel in the brain. 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