Posts by Anna Gragert

Photography
March 2, 2016

Japanese Farm’s Ingenious Cake Looks and Tastes Like a Freshly Picked Strawberry

Japan's Fukasaku Farm decided to combine their two specialties in one dessert that looks and tastes like a perfectly plump strawberry. Located about 25 miles from Tokyo in Ibaraki Prefecture, the farm naturally grows a variety of crops and also operates an on-site cake shop. This eatery is famous for its baumkuchen (or “tree cake”), a German confection with layers that mimic the rings found within a tree trunk.

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Cats
March 1, 2016

Quirky Rescue Cat Sits Like a Crouching Human and Fetches Like a Dog

A rescue cat named Wilbur has gained a significant amount of followers for an unusual reason: his sitting posture. Wilbur likes to sit with his hind legs pushed forward like a human's, so they rest in front of his torso. “His torso is either too long or his legs are too short, so he always sits in odd positions,” Sara, the cat's human, told The Huffington Post.

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Cats
February 27, 2016

Cat Protects and Comforts Pack of Chihuahuas with Cuddles

While we have seen dogs who are best friends with a cat, we've never seen a cat act as a dog's protector. We're talking about a 5-year-old feline named Richie, whose family consists of seven adorable Chihuahuas. Despite being from a different species, Richie loves to hang out with his canine siblings. He's especially fond of Kuma, a puppy who he cuddles with and protects with all the love in the world.

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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.