1. Because they're cool. Women have worse habits
2. A Bang and Olufsen Beomaster stereo from the 1980s. The speakers work great, but I think the amp is fried on the stereo. It only a little bit of scratchy sound at full volume. I don't know who can repair something like this, but it's cool. They're also worth some serious dough when functioning properly, worth $500++ when complete and functioning properly.