Posts by Kristine Mitchell

Architecture
December 2, 2015

Eco-friendly "Hobbit Hole" Homes Can Be Built in 3 Days

Have you ever fantasized about living deep in the ground, in one of the cosy hobbit holes that J.R. R. Tolkien so richly describes in his novels? A company named Green Magic Homes is giving their customers the opportunity to do just that, with their easy to assemble pre-fabricated structures that can be covered with soil, to create a charming home any hobbit would be happy to reside in. Possibly the best part?

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Animals
December 1, 2015

Japanese Railways Implement Special Tunnels for Slow-Moving Turtles to Safely Cross

Recently the West Japan Railway Company working in coordination with the Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Japan implemented a surprisingly simple strategy to help make the train tracks a whole lot safer for the slow-moving turtles in the area. Every year, several turtles get stuck in the train tracks, creating a dangerous situation not only for themselves, but also causing delays or malfunctions to the trains and rails.

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Animals
November 30, 2015

Adorable and Rare Orange Monkey Is Born in Sydney

The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia recently welcomed a new furry face to the family. This little guy is Nangua, a member of a rare monkey species known as the Franois' langur–a species native to Northern Vietnam and Southern China. With his fluffy orange head and big, soulful eyes, Nangua is named after the Mandarin word for “pumpkin” and is easily one of the most adorable newborns this week.

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Photography
November 28, 2015

Strikingly Raw Silhouettes of Men and Women in the Wild

Self-taught photographer Julie Cherki has a raw talent and keen eye that radiates out of each of her striking portraits. As most artists do, Cherki uses the camera as a means of communication, a tool that connects her “interior space, with the world around [her].” Her photographs often depict men and women in the wild, incorporating natural elements into her work in a way that creates fresh and interesting pieces.

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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.