Funny
August 26, 2024

Watch Botswana’s President React to 2,492-Carat Diamond, the Second-Largest Diamond Ever Found

Botswana is the second-largest producer of natural diamonds globally, and yet, that doesn't stop them from being surprised about the precious stones that pop up in the country. Recently, the largest diamond found in more than a century, and the second largest of all time, was unearthed at a mine in Botswana. To present it to the world, a viewing ceremony led by Botswana's president Mokgweetsi Masisi was thrown.

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Photo Contest
August 26, 2024

Stunning Photography From the 2024 Prix de la Photographie Paris Contest

The winners of the prestigious Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) photo competition have just been announced. Photographers compete across a diverse array of categories, including Advertising, Architecture, Book, Fine Art, Nature, Portraiture, Press, and Special. Each submission showcases the artist's extraordinary talent and creativity, further enriching the world of photography. The competition, which has professional and non-professional divisions, is judged by distinguished figures from the international photography community.

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History
August 25, 2024

Who Were the First Female Taxi Drivers of Paris?

Paris is a city of many stories, Olympic and otherwise, including the legacy of some of the first female taxi drivers at the dawn of the 20th century. The taxi cab is a ubiquitous city sight even today. While women have always been a minority in the field of taxi drivers, they have participated since the beginning of driving motor cars for hire.

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Installation
August 23, 2024

100-Year-Old House in Japanese Village Looks Like It’s Blowing a Bubble

Have you ever seen a house blow a bubble? Deep in the Japanese countryside, visitors to Murono Village discover an ancient wooden house blowing a luminous bubble. Ephemeral Bubble, the brainchild of MAD Architects’ Ma Yansong, was created for the 2024 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT), one of the world’s largest international outdoor art festivals. The semi-transparent installation extends from the 100-year-old China House Huayuan, a local hub of Chinese art and cultural exchange.

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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.