Animals
October 30, 2024

Rhinos Celebrate Halloween by “Carving” Pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo

Us humans are not the only ones who enjoy pumpkin season—whether we're carving them for Halloween or using them to make pies. It turns out the animals at the Oregon Zoo also mark this time of the year by squishing gourds and feasting on them. However, no creature seems to have as much fun as the black rhinos, as footage shared by the zoo has come to show. The black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis)

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Painting
October 30, 2024

Portraits Created With Cake Piping Technique Blur the Line Between the Digital World and Reality

Artist Alea Pınar Du Pre creates captivating portraits of women that resemble the slightly distorted faces you might see on an old TV screen. The mesmerizing illusion comes from the artist’s unique technique—Du Pre uses thick lines of paint applied with a cake piper, giving her work a textured effect that almost looks pixelated.

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Inspiring
October 29, 2024

82-Year-Old Woman Finally Votes for the First Time After Late Husband Told Her Not to for Decades

Women's right to vote in the U.S. was established nationally in 1920 with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Though it became a constitutional right (for white women), it didn't guarantee that all those women would actually cast their ballot. Such was the case for Betty Cartledge, who couldn’t read or write, and whose late husband didn't allow her to vote. Now, for the first time, the 82-year-old woman got to exercise her right.

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Street Art
October 28, 2024

Street Artist Brings Vibrant Array of Marine Life to the Busy Streets of Manhattan

The busy streets of Manhattan are typically far removed from nature. That's precisely why it was the perfect spot for Spanish artist Dulk to make a statement with a giant mural. As part of the Street Art for Mankind, the street artist created a mural starring a whimsical group of ocean creatures, hoping to send a message about how these animals also call the neighboring waters home.

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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.