Why doesn't all my junk work this well?

A gleeful morning plug for the standard, the classic, the Thermos.

Yeah, you can go ahead and call me a dip for getting all revved up about something as pedestrian as a thermos, but this thing makes me consistently happy. Not only does it remind me of my dad and look sleek and vaguely scientific sitting on my desk, it works. Every day. It's reliable. It doesn't need batteries. No small parts to break or lose.

I filled my trusty thermos last night with hot water and a tea bag before I left work, forgot about it completely, and then poured a cup this morning (15 hours later).

My tea was still warm. And damn strong, for that matter. Amazing.