Shiny Things comes from the Latin "Shinus Thintustus" meaning "thing that distracts the easily amused", and refers to anything shiny and distracting. Most shiny things are smooth surfaces made of rock, glass, silver, gold, or metal. A common type of shiny thing is the "coin" which is highly prized for it's appearance and worth upwards of 10 cents in the US and Canada. Shiny things of all types are highly sought after by both humans and animals for many different reasons. The Magpie and Common Talk Show Hosts, such as the Tyra and the Oprah, suffer from an unexplainable attraction to the shinies which at times can even be described as an addiction.