That whole apology tour from that singer last year felt off to me

I mean, when they did that big interview with Rolling Stone about their old tweets, it just seemed like they were reading lines. They kept saying 'I've grown' but didn't mention any specific work they'd done, like donating to a group or anything. It felt more like damage control than a real change. Has anyone else noticed when an apology seems more about saving a career than actually being sorry?

Showerthought: I just fixed my 100th sticky Minolta X-700 shutter this month

That number really hit me. I work out of a small shop in Tacoma, and for years, the X-700 was just another camera on the bench. But this month, they just kept coming in, all with the same capacitor issue killing the shutter. On one hand, it's a simple fix, maybe 20 minutes once you know the drill, and it keeps these classic cameras shooting. On the other hand, it makes me wonder if we're just putting a band-aid on a design flaw that will always fail. I've used the same Mouser part for years, but is there a better, more permanent fix out there? Has anyone tried a different capacitor type or a full circuit board mod to stop this for good?

Warning: I was cleaning a flue in a 1920s house and the brush got stuck for good.

I was working on a job over in the old part of town, a real tall chimney on a brick house. I was using my standard 8-inch poly brush, pushing it up like I always do, when it just jammed tight about twelve feet up. I pulled and twisted for twenty minutes, sweating like crazy. The homeowner came out and said, 'My old guy always used a smaller brush first to feel it out.' That was the lightbulb moment. I'd been going in with the size I thought was right based on the tile, not checking for buildup or warped clay liners. I had to cut the rods and leave the brush in there, which was a tough call to make. Now I start with a 6-inch brush to scout the condition before I commit the big one. Has anyone else had a brush get stuck because of an unexpected narrow spot?

A new disinfectant spray I tried last month ruined two of my clipper blades

I saw this spray at the supply store, the guy said it was a fast way to clean between clients. It was a blue can, about $18. I used it on my main Andis blades, just a quick spray and wipe like it said. Within a week, the metal started to look dull and then I saw tiny spots of rust. I had to toss both blades, which set me back almost $90 to replace. The spray had something in it that ate right through the coating. I went back to my old barbicide dip method and won't stray again. Has anyone else had a tool ruined by a cleaner that promised to be easier?

I just realized my bread was dense because I was kneading it for 15 minutes straight.

Update: Subtitles totally fixed my audio issue with shows

I kept missing important dialogue in series because the sound was often unclear. Turning on subtitles let me follow everything easily, but friends debate if it breaks the flow or helps focus. Do you prefer subtitles on or off when binging, and why?