Animals
September 23, 2024

Here’s Why Moo Deng the Pygmy Hippo Is Everyone’s Favorite Animal Right Now

There are two kinds of animals the internet tends to fall in love with—the cute and the relatable. In a wonderful twist of fate, a tiny animal has encompassed both qualities perfectly, becoming an overnight sensation around the world. This is the story of Moo Deng, a female baby pygmy hippo that the world can't stop sharing pictures of, making fan art of, and talking about.

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Animals
September 23, 2024

Friendly Fox Regularly Visits London Woman for Playtime, Snacks, and Cuddles

Foxes are famously elusive, but a woman in London has shown that, with patience, even wild animals can learn to trust. A female fox has been making regular visits to Lilly Edith's home, even curling up in her bed for naps. Edith captures the fox’s adorable and often unexpected moments on TikTok, where she has over 9,000 followers. Edith first met Melady the friendly fox during a tough period in her life.

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History
September 21, 2024

The History of Halloween: Exploring the Age-Old Origins of the Enchanting Holiday

For centuries, people young and old have reveled in the fun and frightening festivities of Halloween. Occurring every year on the last day of October, the haunted holiday is a festive way to celebrate the fall season and an exciting way to embrace the occult, making it one of contemporary culture's most exciting annual events. But what is the true history of Halloween? Though it's wildly popular today, Halloween is not merely a modern phenomenon.

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Art History
September 20, 2024

Kintsugi: The Centuries-Old Art of Repairing Broken Pottery with Gold

Poetically translated to “golden joinery,” kintsugi, or Kintsukuroi, is the centuries-old Japanese art of fixing broken pottery. Rather than rejoin ceramic pieces with a camouflaged adhesive, the kintsugi technique employs a special urushi lacquer, made from tree sap, dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Once completed, beautiful seams of gold glint in the conspicuous cracks of ceramic wares, giving a one-of-a-kind appearance to each “repaired” piece.

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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.