Posts by Ava Linker

Ava Linker

Ava Linker is an Editorial Intern at My Modern Met. She is currently a student at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, where she is on Cal Poly's club rowing team and majoring in Communications Studies. Ava enjoys dabbling in all things artistic, with a particular affinity for baking, fashion, and interior design. Her other interests include F1 racing.
Social Cause
October 15, 2025

Millionaire Heiress Donates 90% of Inheritance and Advocates for Others To Do the Same

Marlene Engelhorn is the Austrian-German heiress to a multimillion-euro fortune, inherited from her grandmother, who passed away in 2022. This fortune stems from Friedrich Engelhorn, who founded BASF, today’s largest chemical producer, and an ethically controversial company. Initially, the heiress wanted the Austrian government to apply a 90% tax on the inheritance. However, Austria got rid of its inheritance tax in 2008; so, instead, she donated it.

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Animals
August 7, 2025

Whale Makes Medical History as First Beluga to Recover From General Anesthesia After Surgery

In a medical and scientific breakthrough, a team of nearly 30 experts from across the U.S. gathered at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and performed surgery on 12-year-old Kimalu the Beluga. Her handlers first noticed lumps near her blowhole during a routine check-in. Upon reviewing her CT scan, they found a network of cysts on her head and neck and decided surgery was her best option.

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Tiny Living
July 30, 2025

Amazon Is Selling Luxurious Tiny Homes That Look Like Designer Cabins

Tiny houses may be making a comeback. Amazon is currently selling tiny home kits perfect for those interested in sustainability or simply concerned about the current cost of living. The kits include panels, doors, windows, and instructions that require no power tools. Prices vary, with some models starting under $10,000, while others can cost north of $40,000.

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My Modern Met

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