How To Sharpen a Pencil

The passing of a political hero, growing crops on the moon and the color of 2014 in this week's look at the web

Taking a perfectly dry approach to the mockumentary, this step-by-step video demonstrates how to craft the rare perfect #2 pencil point using traditional techniques. Staring a single central character and a hilariously large tool kit, the clever video is so well done it takes a moment to realize it’s a direct jab at the overwhelming resurgence of artisanal craft culture.

Web Life After Death

The passing of a political hero, growing crops on the moon and the color of 2014 in this week's look at the web

With the typical web user apparently having 25 different online accounts, it’s interesting (albeit a little morbid) to think what happens to those accounts when the owner passes away. In a recently born realm—in which many of us don’t read the fine print—the public and lawmakers are just beginning to find out the rules, or lack there of. Fascinatingly, experts suggest people treat their online …

ABC Holiday Brunch Table

We chose our favorite wares to decorate your table for the holidays

Sponsored content: ‘Tis the season to be entertaining. Once you’ve found the perfect recipe for your upcoming holiday brunch, we’ve got everything else coveredfrom what to drink to what to drink it into ensure that it will be a meal to remember. We’ve gathered a selection of unique wares for decoration and serving, all of which can be found either at ABC Carpet & Home’s …