My Modern Met

June 5, 2024

TikTokers Are Asking Their Parents To Show How They Danced to Music in the 1980s

TikTok has really made a name for itself with its Gen Z users performing short choreographed routines, often dubbed a “dance challenge.” The latest dance trend on the social media platform is actually getting Gen X involved. Young TikTokers are turning the camera on their parents and asking them to show off their moves from the 1980s.

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Health

June 5, 2024

This Reverse Ishihara Vision Test Only Works If You’re Colorblind

At some point in your life, It’s likely you have come across—and perhaps even taken—an Ishihara test.

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Style

June 4, 2024

People Are Blown Away by This Makeup Artist’s Transformations With Seamless Transitions

Social media is filled with makeup artists and their amazing work, but no one does it quite like Jharna Bhagwani.

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Portrait Photography

June 4, 2024

Powerful Portraits of Ukrainian Refugees Posing in Front of Their Destroyed Homeland

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, over 6.5 million Ukrainians have been driven from their homes to neighboring countries. A new series of powerful images shines a light on the ongoing struggle as these refugees rebuild new lives across Europe. For Inversion, photographer Danila Tkachenko enlists the help of photojournalists covering the war in Ukraine.

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Cats

June 4, 2024

15th-Century Manuscript Covered in Medieval Cat’s Paw Prints and Urine

Today, cats are the kings and queens of the internet. Their popularity amongst humans is nothing new though.

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Video

June 4, 2024

Heartwarming High School Graduation Video Shows How Fast Kindergarteners Turn Into Senior Grads

A touching video from an Ohio high school's graduation has recently gone viral.

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Toys

June 4, 2024

5,471-Piece ‘Lord of the Rings’ Dark Tower LEGO Set Brings Mordor Into Your Home

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series is set in the expansive world of Middle-earth, where fantastical creatures such as elves, ogres, and dragons roam free and heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Naturally, a high fantasy story with such all-encompassing world building deserves an equally comprehensive LEGO set to do it justice, and the beloved toy company recently released a brand new set doing just that.

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Academy

June 4, 2024

Illustrator Teaches How To Capture Your Favorite Animals in Vibrant Colored Inks

Whether you're a self-identifying crazy cat person or dog parent, or you prefer to admire animals from afar, chances are...

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Environment

June 3, 2024

Alaska’s Rivers Are Turning Orange and Can Be Seen From Space

Alaska is famous for its extensive, beautiful, and foreboding wilderness.

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Animals

June 3, 2024

Two Pandas Will Return to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Later This Year

After sitting empty for nearly seven months, the panda enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will soon be filled once more. As part of a new 10-year research agreement with China, two giant pandas will be arriving at the zoo by the end of 2024. Both pandas are relatively young—only 2 years old.

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