Entertainment
November 1, 2023

Miss London 2023 Wins the First-Ever “Makeup-Free” Beauty Pageant

Makeup can be an empowering way to show off your personality and personal style. However, it can also give young people, especially teenagers, unfair beauty standards. In an effort to help women embrace their natural face, Miss England hosted the first-ever makeup-free Miss London beauty pageant. All 19 contestants competed without lipstick, foundation, or other products, with 26-year-old Natasha Beresford coming in at first place as the winner.

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Gift Guide
November 1, 2023

28 Affordable White Elephant Holiday Gifts That Aren’t Cheap on Thoughtfulness

The holiday season is upon us, and that means family time, holiday parties, and gift-giving. Even if you're planning on buying multiple gifts for different people, there's actually a lot you can accomplish without breaking the bank. In fact, even $10 can go a long way. Though this low price limit for a gift exchange may seem like quite the challenge, we have plenty of great gift ideas to help you make it work.

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Archeology
October 31, 2023

Researchers Rediscover Lost Egyptian Tomb With 4,400-Year-Old Mummy Inside

In the 19th century, a French scholar named Auguste Mariette found the tomb of Ptahshepses, an ancient Egyptian high priest. He then partially excavated it, removing key parts of the tomb, like its intricate false door. After the extraction of these objects, the tomb disappeared under the sand, with its location remaining a mystery—until now. A team of Czech archaeologists have rediscovered this site, long thought lost to Egyptologists.

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Art
October 31, 2023

10 Millionth Visitor to Rijksmuseum Is Granted Private Evening With Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’

Have you ever wished you could have a private viewing of your favorite painting? One lucky man named Stefan Kasper in the Netherlands was granted that opportunity and more when he became the 1o millionth visitor to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.  He was granted his very own night at the museum, including a dinner and bed underneath Rembrandt‘s masterpiece The Night Watch. This incredible event occurred in 2017.

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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.