Portrait Photography
November 5, 2024

Photographer Unites Strangers Across America for Intimate Portraits [Interview]

Seventeen years ago, photographer Richard Renaldi took a gamble. What would it look like if he brought two strangers spontaneously together and asked to take their portrait? And not just any portrait at that. These portraits were intimate, intended to unite two worlds, if even for an instant. To answer this question, Renaldi crisscrossed the United States and, starting in 2007, began asking people to pose for a series he would call Touching Strangers.

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Funny
November 4, 2024

College Professor Belts Out Emo Songs To Wake up Sleeping Students at His Lectures

A student falling asleep during a lecture is the plight of many professors. Some don't address it; some call them out; others go as far as abruptly asking the snoozing student a question about the topic being taught. College professor Matthew Pittman at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, had an even better idea, one that seems to show his age.

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Creative Products
November 4, 2024

Plantagotchi Transforms Your House Plant into an Adorable Virtual Pet

In 1996, Bandai released the Tamagotchi, spurring one of the most iconic fads of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The charming virtual pet still captivates fans around the world, and a total of 91 million units have been sold as of 2023. With its colorful packaging and engaging conceit, the Tamagotchi has inspired countless spin-offs, including the innovative Plantagotchi.

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Archeology
November 2, 2024

Explore the Ancient “Cave of Swimmers” in the Sahara Desert

The Sahara is known for being the largest desert in the world, stretching thousands of miles across the northern African continent. Touching the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Red Sea, this vast expanse of sand and rock is in sharp contrast to its bordering waters. But the geological history of the region is quite different than its dusty, dry present.

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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.