Endangered Animals
November 15, 2023

Lone Male Orca Known as “Old Thom” Is Taken in by a Pod of White-Sided Dolphins

Orcas are fascinating animals. They are huge in size, highly intelligent, and quite social. But for all their interesting features, a particular whale has stood out for not following the status quo. Known as Old Thom, this particular orca has caught the attention of both scientists and fishermen for being a loner. And when he has been spotted with  company, it's never his fellow whales, but rather a group of white-sided dolphins.

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Toys
November 15, 2023

Mattel Debuts ‘Wilma Mankiller’ Barbie Doll Honoring the Iconic First Female Cherokee Chief

After 2023's wildly successfully Barbie movie, it's more obvious than ever that Barbie is more than just a plastic doll. She embodies the dreams of young girls and has for decades been a vehicle for imagining a bright future. Barbie—owned by the Mattel brand—has become increasingly representative in recent years, aiming to diversify its dolls' skin tones, hair textures, and body types.

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Wedding
November 14, 2023

100-Year-Old Grandma Takes the Role of Flower Girl at Her Granddaughter’s Wedding

The role of “flower girl” is usually reserved for one of the younger girls in a family to serve as a special part of a wedding party. One bride decided to switch things up for her big day. Rather than picking a niece or a cousin, a woman named Jillian Klatte chose her 100-year-old grandmother, Ruthie Klatte, as the flower girl for her wedding.

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Sculpture
November 14, 2023

Striking Wooden Sculptures Made of Plywood Panels Hypnotically Assembled Together

Turkish artist Didem Yagci manipulates pieces of plywood into kinetic works of art. With numerous layers that look like nerverending steps, these sculptures echo the journeys people go on during their own lives and how they experience them in “infinite cycles.” This idea is expanded on in Yagci's artist statement: “The overlapping, repetitive, twisting, and intersecting layers…refer to this cycle through the careful use of materials and colors.

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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.