Funny
March 29, 2025

Astronaut Scott Kelly Once Floated Around the ISS in a Gorilla Suit With Help From Brother Mark

Twins have a tendency of being pranksters—sharing the fun with their lifelong partner in crime. One time, these shenanigans reached as far as 250 miles above the Earth, when a gorilla was seen floating around the International Space Station. The stunt was devised by astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, the only siblings—and identical twins— to have both flown in space.

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Cars
March 28, 2025

Airstream’s New All-Electric Travel Trailer Lets You Take Your Adventure to Even the Most Remote Locations

For many, the allure of the open road is a call to freedom. Whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended cross-country journey, the modern traveler seeks more than just a place to stay—they want an experience that enhances their connection with the world around them. The Airstream Basecamp 20Xe does that and then some, seeing as it is the first travel trailer of its kind focused on delivering an electric-first, eco-friendly experience.

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Travel
March 28, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona, is the largest city in the southwestern United States and has a vibrant culture to match. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the desert and sunny skies about 300 days out of the year, there is always something to do and look forward to in terms of art, culture, and food. The desert has long been a source of inspiration for people throughout history.

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Animals
March 27, 2025

18th-Century Portuguese Library Has Bats That Protect the Priceless Books Housed Inside

Stashed inside the Biblioteca Joanina at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, are more than 60,000 books, many of which are first or historical editions dating back hundreds of years. Preserving such precious volumes demands care, attention, and, in this case, bats. Every night, colonies of bats emerge from behind the towering bookshelves, swooping across the 18th-century library in search of the beetles and moths that would otherwise chew up manuscript pages.

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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.