Inspiring

May 31, 2021

93-Year-Old Man Relives His Youth by Driving His Old Car in a Video Game

Do you remember your first car? Many people who drive say they fell in love with their first set of wheels. And even if it wasn’t the fastest or shiniest of cars, it will always have a special place in their hearts. One person who can relate is a 93-year-old Japanese grandpa who recently had the privilege of “driving” one of his old cars again in a racing game simulation.

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May 27, 2021

Louvre Museum Makes History by Appointing Its First-Ever Female President

Embed from Getty Images For the first time in its 228-year history, the Louvre Museum in Paris will be directed by a woman. The world’s largest art museum is due to welcome Laurence des Cars as its president—she was chosen by French President Emmanuel Macron. A respected figure in the art world, des Cars is an expert in 19th-century art and is the current leader of Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris.

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May 21, 2021

Global Regeneration Efforts Have Regrown a France-Sized Area of Forest Since 2000

“Save the trees” has been an environmental rallying cry for decades. Today, the message remains as important as ever. Although deforestation is still a massive concern, a new report details the possibilities of forest regeneration. Since 2000, an estimated 58.9 million hectares of natural forest have regrown globally—an area equivalent to the size of France.

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May 17, 2021

Illustrator Shares the Best “Good News” Stories of 2021 So Far

We can probably all agree that 2020 was a challenging year. However, now that it’s 2021, things are finally looking up. From successful vaccination rollouts to positive steps towards fighting climate change, there’s lots to celebrate. Of course, it’s not all sunshine and roses, but illustrator Mauro Gatti believes in looking on the positive side of life. He’s the creator of The Happy Broadcast, a media brand that shares “anxiety-free news.

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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.