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February 6, 2022

Learn How to Make Your Own Handmade Valentine’s Day Card With These 10 Tips and Tricks

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, which for some means it's time to find the perfect chocolates, flowers, and gift for that special someone. And for others, it means it's time to doll out the art supplies and begin crafting a heartfelt card for their sweetheart. With the vast selection of unique and whimsical cards available to buy, it may seem intimidating to try making your own.

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May 19, 2021

Where to View Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebooks Online for Free

Painter, inventor, and scientist Leonardo da Vinci paved the way in many fields during his lifetime. One of the reasons why historians know so much about the Renaissance Man is because of the numerous notebooks he kept from the 1480s until his death in 1519. Inside these journals, Da Vinci explored the many fields that interested him, including anatomy and physiology, engineering, art, and more.

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March 30, 2021

You Can Now Virtually Walk the Halls of the Louvre’s Amazing Art Collection

The legendary Musée du Louvre in Paris is presently closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, like many art institutions around the world, the Louvre is taking the opportunity to bring its massive collection of artwork and artifacts to a global audience by creating easy-to-explore virtual catalogs. The museum has revamped its website and has added a new, free platform where researchers and art lovers can browse 482,000 entries from the rich collections.

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January 20, 2021

Learn Genetics Quickly With This Simple (and Sweet) Gummy Bear Experiment

How did you eat gummy bears when you were a kid? As youngsters, many of us made Frankenstein-esque creations from different colors of the sweet treats. What was once a fun snack time activity can now be highly educational. Using gummy bears in a variety of colors, one can make colorful family trees illustrating how genetics are passed down from parents to children.

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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.