Animals
December 5, 2017

Curious Cat Gets Kicked Out of Library But Gains Massive Fame on the Internet

Cats are notorious for going where they don’t belong. Whether that’s on top of a tall shelf or venturing outdoors, it seems that our furry friends can’t resist the allure of forbidden spaces. Max the cat is no different, but his curiosity didn’t kill him—it rocketed him to internet fame. Once a wandering stray, Max was rescued by a woman named Connie Lipton in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Creative Products
December 5, 2017

My Modern Met Store: Creative Products From Today’s Best Contemporary Artists and Makers

My Modern Met was founded in May 2008 to create one big city that celebrates creativity. Since then, our website has evolved to become one of the top art+culture websites in the world, currently reaching 3 million viewers per month. Over the last nine years, we've featured countless creative products that have gone viral around the web.

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Science
December 4, 2017

Ex-NASA Engineer Uses Science to Transform Hot Tub Full of Sand into “Liquid Soup”

Ex-NASA engineer Mark Rober specializes in making science fun and exciting via his YouTube channel, which has over 2.5 million subscribers. And recently, after 25 attempts, he was able to transform sand into liquid, making for a unique dip in the hot tub for him and his nephews. From floating rubber duckies to sinking in like quicksand, it's amazing to see how the sand goes from solid to liquid in seconds.

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Photography
December 2, 2017

Thought-Provoking Photos Tell Deep Stories Inspired by Andrew Wyeth Paintings

Award-winning fine art photographer Paul Ernest has recently curated his first photobook titled May I Tell You a Story… The collection features over 75 thought-provoking images that look like scenes from mythic tales of yore. “These images are not just my story. They are our story. They’re the story of those who came before us, and of those who will come after us. They’re our children's children's story,” explains Ernest.

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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.