Dick Clark on “This is Your Life”

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In a vintage recording of “This is Your Life”, we are reminded of Dick Clark’s truly fascinating life and prolific career. Recorded when Clark was still a young man, the episode sheds light on his accomplishments prior to becoming a New Year’s Eve institution.

Sand Casting

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Using very basic tools, furniture maker Max Lamb carves out a hexagonal mold in the sand and fills it with molten pewter to create a metal stool. The primitive process brilliantly champions the foundations of furniture design.

Richard Hammond’s 10 Best American Cars

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Top Gear host Richard Hammond reveals his picks for the finest automobiles found stateside in an interview for GQ. A few of Hammond’s favorites include the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, 1969 Dodge Charger, pick up trucks and the AMC Pacer.