Animals
October 12, 2017

Photographer Survives Deadly Snake Bite While Taking Colorful Serpent Portraits

Photographer Mark Laita has a career that spans over 20 years, with his clean, graphic imagery used by clients such as Apple and BMW. Bringing these sensibilities to a different arena, his project Serpentine saw him photographing a wide variety of colorful snakes. Intrigued by their contorting bodies and colorful skins, the series is a natural evolution of his work, which has also seen him capture vibrant sea creatures.

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Animals
October 10, 2017

IKEA Unveils New Pet Furniture Collection Designed in Partnership with Veterinarians

IKEA has been in the pet furniture business for a while now, even if they didn’t acknowledge it. For years, creative IKEA Hackers have transformed items like the DUKTIG doll bed into a cozy place for their cats and small dogs. But now, the Swedish furniture giant is officially integrating our furry friends into some of their latest designs.

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DIY
October 10, 2017

How to Turn Yourself into an Adult Size LEGO Minifig with Cardboard

After constructing the moving legs, the cardboard body helps the LEGO Minifig take shape. Next are the moveable arms, which give the DIY Halloween costume a unique flair. The cardboard costume is finished off by placing a mouth and eyes on the head and then stepping into the outfit—now the perfect Halloween DIY project is complete! Watch the full video for a detailed step-by-step look at how to build your own adult cardboard LEGO costume.

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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.