Toys
October 18, 2024

Designer Turns Daft Punk’s Legendary Pyramid Stage Into a Colorful 2,000-Piece LEGO Set

In the mid-aughts, Daft Punk was at the top of its game. The French electronic music duo's Alive tour saw them playing all over the world, including a headlining set at Coachella. Alongside their innovative electronic music, there was another element that made their shows memorable—a soaring pyramid stage with triangular displays and massive projection screens that lit up the party. In honor of this historic tour, LEGO builder Patrick Harboun (aka RobotRock)

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Archeology
October 17, 2024

Secret Tomb Filled With Skeletons Discovered Under ‘Indiana Jones’ Location in Petra

The prehistoric city of Petra in southwestern Jordan was once the cradle of the ancient Nabataean civilization. The centerpiece of this capital is the iconic Treasury, carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs. Made famous after being featured in 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, it's also known as Al Khazneh and draws millions of visitors annually.

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Art
October 17, 2024

Mother and Daughter Restore Spanish Paintings Using Bacteria

One might assume that a microbiologist in a family of art conservators would mark the end of a long-lasting career heritage. However, this was not the case for Pilar Bosch and her mother, Pilar Roig. Together, this Spanish mother-daughter duo combines their respective art and science expertise to restore 18th-century frescoes, continuing the family tradition.

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Good News
October 16, 2024

11-Year-Old Submitted a Drawing of a Playground to City Hall and They Built It in Real Life

When we think of children’s drawings, they often strike us as whimsical, playful, and not always the most realistic. A drawing by a young girl in Clearfield, Utah, however, recently became reality through her determination, creativity, and the help of her city’s Parks & Recreation department. Eleven-year-old Rosili Olson hatched a plan for a new neighborhood playground last year, hoping it would be safer for her younger sisters to play on.

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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.