Health
November 30, 2023

108-Year-Old Woman Credits Having “Dogs, Not Kids” as Her Secret to a Long Life

Making it to a 100 years old is no easy feat, and as a society, we're lucky that those folks are still with us to share their stories and wisdom with us. But how does one make it that far? Some say it's exercise, others credit a healthy diet. But for Ada Daniel, who lived to be 108 years old, the secret to a long life is to have dogs instead of children.

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Paper Art
November 30, 2023

Beautiful Paper Quilled Portraits of a Diverse Population in a Hopeful Future

Rather than rely on just one piece of paper, Yulia Brodskaya uses hundreds to create her unique portraits. The paper quilling artist has pioneered a unique style that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing colorful strips of paper to a canvas. These bundles form swirls, patterns, and facial features, which in turn gives these portraits a noticeably three-dimensional quality.

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Installation
November 29, 2023

5,000 Pounds of E-Waste Used To Create Immersive Installation Championing the Right To Repair

Artist Benjamin Von Wong is known for his innovative installations that spotlight important social and environmental issues. For his latest immersive installation, he focused on the serious issue of e-waste by transforming a space in Arcadia Earth’s Toronto Exhibit into an environment championing the Right to Repair movement.

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Wildlife Photography
November 29, 2023

25 Incredible Photos in the Running for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

The Natural History Museum, London has selected 25 images from the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest to compete for the People's Choice Award. From a polar bear napping on an iceberg to a young London fox making the most of a full bin, the unforgettable images explore the beauty of the natural world and the impact of our actions.

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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.