Archeology
July 23, 2026

1,000-Year-Old ‘Mummy Mask With Wig’ Found in Peru Sheds Light on Ancient Civilization

Many ancient cultures around the world regarded death as a transition to another plane of existence, rather than a definite end. As such, their funeral rites prepared the deceased for whatever came ahead. For example, the Chancay culture, which thrived in modern-day Peru from about 1000 to 1532 CE, wrapped their dead in mummy bundles made of rich textiles to keep them warm and protected.

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Toys
July 23, 2026

Play-Doh Introduces ‘Blooms’ Kits for Adults To Create Floral Decor That Never Wilts

Crafts aren’t just for kids. Everyone can benefit from hands-on, creative play. Play-Doh embraces that idea with its new Blooms by Play-Doh collection, a series of DIY kits that let adults create realistic floral arrangements at home. The launch marks an exciting new chapter for the iconic modeling compound, expanding the brand into the worlds of home decor and adult crafting.

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Art
July 22, 2026

Giant Pop-Up Book at Los Angeles Public Library Sets Guinness World Record

A giant pop-up book at the Los Angeles Public Library has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest ever created. Weighing 1,800 pounds, the monumental book—titled Luceros y Penumbras—features two oversized spreads that require the strength of multiple people to open. Once fully unfolded, it measures an astonishing 31 feet by 20 feet, with pop-up elements rising more than 11 feet into the air.

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Animals
July 21, 2026

Meet Jimothy the Unusually Round Raccoon Who Has Captured Hearts and Inspired Fan Art

There’s one name on every Seattleite’s lips this summer: Jimothy. The round raccoon—which some have likened to a cryptid—has taken the Emerald City by storm, turning videos filmed in a northwest Seattle neighborhood into the stuff of legends. But Jimothy has captured not only the city’s hearts, but the rest of the world, too. If you’re unfamiliar with the tale of Jimothy, here’s a quick recap to get you up to speed.

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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.