Inspiring
October 29, 2024

82-Year-Old Woman Finally Votes for the First Time After Late Husband Told Her Not to for Decades

Women's right to vote in the U.S. was established nationally in 1920 with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Though it became a constitutional right (for white women), it didn't guarantee that all those women would actually cast their ballot. Such was the case for Betty Cartledge, who couldn’t read or write, and whose late husband didn't allow her to vote. Now, for the first time, the 82-year-old woman got to exercise her right.

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Street Art
October 28, 2024

Street Artist Brings Vibrant Array of Marine Life to the Busy Streets of Manhattan

The busy streets of Manhattan are typically far removed from nature. That's precisely why it was the perfect spot for Spanish artist Dulk to make a statement with a giant mural. As part of the Street Art for Mankind, the street artist created a mural starring a whimsical group of ocean creatures, hoping to send a message about how these animals also call the neighboring waters home.

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Creative Products
October 28, 2024

Ultra-Light Pocket-Sized Daypack Lets You Travel Light and Go Green

Based in Bangkok, TipTop Things is a collective of friends dedicated to designing climate-positive products that enhance everyday life. They recently launched their latest design on Kickstarter—the Nanobag Daypack, an ultra-light, pocket-sized backpack that blends convenience with eco-friendly design. The Nanobag Daypack is made from super-soft diamond ripstop fabric, which is just 0.05 millimeters thick—that’s half the width of a human hair! It has the ability to fold into a tiny pouch measuring around 3.

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Portrait Photography
October 27, 2024

Identical Quadruplets Bring Four Times the Charm to Their Very Own Newborn Photoshoot

On May 1, Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu beat some crazy odds. The Houston-based couple became parents to identical quadruplets, something doctors estimate happens in about one in 15 million pregnancies. While it's customary to mark the arrival of a new baby with an adorable photoshoot, this one was bound to be four times as special. Luckily, photographer Tiffany Daniel was up for the challenge.

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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.