There's this idea that sometimes goes around that everything needs to be fresh and new. But it's simply untrue. There are many things that are actually better with a little age on them. Playing cards, for example. When they're too slippery, they're hard to shuffle, which makes the card game more difficult. Wine is a classic example, and a dry-aged steak is arguably better than any piece of fresh meat to come off of a cow. The best, most pungent, and most expensive cheese are the ones sitting in…