10 yen ball polishing mirror finish: Surprisingly satisfying coin restoration process
Save this link for those frustrating days when you feel like you can’t get anything done. The ten-yen coin coin (back) of 1997. It's a coin more than 20 years ago, but miraculously few scratches. The moment I saw this coin, I immediately realized that it had a mirror-finished quality.
Dog's Breakfast: Dog commentator is back calling his pups’ breakfast battle finale
Mable was robbed! I usually broadcast actual sport: The Olympics, Wimbledon, The Masters, 6 Nations, that sort of thing. But sport has disappeared for a while, so here instead are Olive and Mabel eating their breakfast.
Up next, we need a machine that splits the Oreo so you can eat that yummy “icing” in the middle. In this video I show how to make a hands-free OREO dispensing machine. The idea started as a joke where I thought it would be funny if you could eat Oreos while working. I tried a couple of different ways and figured that it would be the nicest result if you could use your chin.
War Sword: Bullet-struck Civil War Sword and Letter - sweet reaction on Antiques Roadshow
The appraiser was quick with a witty comment. "Love appraiser Rafael Eledge's reaction when the guest asks if she should get the sword 'fixed!'"— Adam Monahan, segment producer.
COVID-19 commercials?: Every Covid-19 Commercial is Exactly the Same
When a company or brand releases a Coronavirus Response ad, they might tell you that we're living in "uncertain times", but that "we're here for you". They may say their top priority is "people" and "families" by bringing their services to the "comfort and safety of your home". And don't forget: "we're all in this together!" #together
What's the deal? In reality, many companies have found themselves short on cash, almost overnight. They needed to get a message out - and quick. They asked their teams to throw something together. Since they can't film a new ad because of social distancing, they compiled old stock b-roll footage and found the most inoffensive royalty-free piano track they could find. This, combined with a decade of marketing trends dictated by focus groups and design-by-committee, released a tsunami of derivative, cliche ads all within a week of one another. It's not a conspiracy - but perhaps a sign that it's time for something new.
