One of my eighth grade boys, named David (also my favorite student), just got back from a three week trip to China with his family and he came with a gift for me and Megan McCartney. Pearl bracelets. It wasn't until later, after looking at the pearls more closely and then talking to his mother, that I found out they're REAL!!! I couldn't believe it. David's family loves us, so I guess I can understand the gift, but wow.