Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
Inspiring
October 2, 2024

Complete Stranger Carries 79-Year-Old Hiker for Hours After She Falls and Can’t Walk

On August 28, 79-year-old Ursula Bannister embarked on her annual hike to High Rock Lookout, a scenic viewpoint near Ashford, Washington. For the past 23 years, she has made the trek to honor her mother, bringing flowers to the spot where she scattered her ashes. Despite her confidence as an avid hiker, this year proved difficult, as Bannister found herself in unexpected danger.

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Tiny Living
September 27, 2024

Man Shows How To Become a Homeowner by Buying a Tiny Home for Under $20K on Amazon

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. As the housing crisis continues to impact people worldwide, more are exploring alternative living solutions. Tiny homes have gained popularity, with people transforming vans, shipping containers, and other unconventional spaces into cozy, compact spaces.

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Dogs
September 23, 2024

Devoted Dog Runs After Ambulance Carrying Its Owner Until EMT Lets Him Inside

In a heartwarming video that's now gone viral on social media, a loyal dog named Tono is seen running after an ambulance carrying his owner, Alejandro. When the EMT driving the ambulance realized what was happening, he quickly stopped to let the dog inside the vehicle, reuniting him with his sick owner. When Alejandro suddenly fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital, Tono refused to be left behind.

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Technology
September 18, 2024

Mesmerizing Fleet of 8,100 Drones Breaks World Record for Most Drones Flown at the Same Time

Fireworks are thought to have originated in China around 2,000 years ago, and today, the country leads the way in a new kind of light show. On September 5 in Shenzhen, China, a new Guinness World Record was set for the largest number of drones flying simultaneously, with an impressive fleet of 8,100 drones taking to the sky.

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