Store
March 13, 2026

Adorable Craft Kits Invite You To Embroider the Creature Kingdom

Let’s face it: scrolling through social media is, very often, not fun. It’s called doom scrolling for a reason. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can set your phone down and choose do something else. That’s easier said than done, and it’s good to have a plan of what you’ll replace it with. What are going to do to fill your hands and your time?

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Art History
March 12, 2026

A Folder of “Nice Pictures” Turns Out to Be a Collection of Rembrandt Etchings

For years, a set of prints sat quietly inside a folder tucked away in a drawer. Their owner occasionally flipped through them, admired the delicate images, and then returned them to the rest of the family belongings. They were beautiful, certainly, but the family never suspected they were anything more than “nice pictures.” Only recently did the stack of prints reveal its true identity.

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Photo Contest
March 12, 2026

Adorable Elephant Seals Snatch Gold in 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

There’s something magical about underwater photography, allowing us to peer beneath the waves and discover an entirely new world. This ethos undoubtedly propels the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition (UPY), which has celebrated the medium’s artistry and those that champion it since 1965. For UPY2026, creativity and cuteness united in the contest’s winning entry, proving just how diverse underwater photography can be.

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Sports
March 11, 2026

Are You Saying Alysa Liu’s Name Wrong? Here’s How To Pronounce It

Since winning the gold medal in figure skating at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Alysa Liu seems to be everywhere. From going viral with her playful routine to PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” to defending fellow athlete Eileen Gu from her detractors, her star couldn’t shine any brighter. But despite her being a major figure in sports and pop culture at the moment, it seems like many of us have been mispronouncing her name the entire time.

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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.