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Despite touchscreen keys for phones becoming more popular, there's always been something so satisfying about typing on a keyboard. From the clack, clack, clack of old typewriters to the tap, tap, tap of computer keyboards, and now on to the boop boop boop of touchscreens, the keyboard is our communication stepping stone.

And the keyboard makes up actual stepping stones for the geekiest (and largest?) monument to the peripheral, seen in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

It's a pretty radical and rocking (pun intended) shrine to hardworking keyboards everywhere, is it not?

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Do you have any babies to buy for this holiday season? Particularly ones that belong to techie types? Well have I got a great gift idea for you — a bib covered in keyboard keys! Brought to you by Etsy seller colbylanedesigns, this machine washable Baby Genius Bib is geekalicious goodness.

Priced at only $8, this bib offers the keyboard print on one side and a plush chenille on the reverse. And for geeky adults you can pick up the QWERTY Keyboard Pocketbook for a matching ensemble.

If you are one of those geeks who like to add some pizzazz to your workspace, I've got just the thing for you. These handmade keyboards are skillfully crafted works of art, featuring various designs to suit all tastes. But why oh why do they have to be so ridiculously expensive with a price tag of $156?! Especially when I can pick up a brand new aluminum keyboard from Apple for $49! As CG points out, they would make for amazing gifts for a special occasion, so maybe the price can be justified after all. Check out all the beautiful design options below!

Seal Shield was first on the scene with their $50 dishwasher-safe keyboards and now they've just released their second gen waterproof keyboards, the Silver Seal keyboards. Both washable and antimicrobial, this keyboard is perfect for all the germaphobes in your life who cringe knowing their keyboards harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat. Silver Seal keyboards are made with antimicrobial plastic that uses all natural, pure silver ions to help kill contaminants . . . they will also withstand hot water and suds for those who need extra reassurance that the creepy crawly germs are all gone. These $70 rare keyboards will soon make their way to store shelves.