Animals
August 6, 2020

Australian Bat Rescue Posts Adorable Photos of Their Winged Patients

Volunteer-run non-profit Bats Queensland is an incredible organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating bats along Australia's Gold Coast. Not only do they save injured bats, but they nurse them back to health and help them get back into the wild. Focusing on the two main groups of bats—flying foxes and microbats—they also help educate the public about the importance of these flying mammals.

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Inspiring
August 6, 2020

96-Year-Old Navajo Grandmother Goes Viral on TikTok for Her Beadwork

Beadwork is an aesthetically beautiful form of art, but it also represents so much more than what's on the surface. The practice of beading is tethered to a rich history and culture within Indigenous communities. Unique to each tribe, the art form is passed down through generations. Many older generations continue to create beaded designs, but 96-year-old Navajo beadworker Annette Bilagody has amassed a particularly stunning body of work.

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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.