Posts by Anna Gragert

Style
August 25, 2015

“104-Year-Old” Grandpa Expresses Himself with Timeless Style

Günther Krabbenhöft has revealed that self-expression is key when it comes to creating a timeless style. He expertly shows this in his artistic choice of clothing, which features vibrant colors, clean lines, and many classic bowties. “I find that I dress pretty normal,” Krabbenhöft admits. “I've always dressed like this. When I went to work, when I go to exercise. I want to look at myself with joy.

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Food Art
August 21, 2015

21 Watermelon Sculptures That Are Too Skillfully Crafted to Eat

Artists across the globe have utilized watermelons as an unexpected canvas for their imaginative creations. For centuries, fruit carving has been a respected art in Thailand and was used solely for decorating royal tables. Now, this uncommon skill has been adopted by others who see watermelons as more than tasty treats. From geometric sculptures to intricate floral arrangements and impressive animals, these creatives have carved this summer fruit into edible, museum-worthy pieces.

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Art
August 10, 2015

Woman Recreates Classic Works of Art Inside Delicately Cracked Eggshells

Turkish artist Sreyya Noyan expertly transforms eggs by carefully cracking a window into them, removing the egg, and painting recreations of world-renowned works of art on the inside of the shells. Using precise detail brushes, drawing pens, and an incredible amount of care, Noyan is able to utilize an egg's exterior as a fragile canvas to create her eggshell paintings.

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Birds
August 7, 2015

Heroic Dentist Saves Bald Eagle Suffering from Gunshot Wound

The residents of Tofino, British Columbia have demonstrated that a little bit of optimism can go a long way. One afternoon, locals heard a booming gunshot and nearby witnesses saw a truck driving away from the scene. When they went to investigate, they realized that a bald eagle had been shot and was missing a majority of his beak.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.