History
October 23, 2023

AI Is Used To Share What Ancient Languages Sounded Like

Most students study at least one other language in school. While most learn French or Spanish—popular languages that are commonly spoken today—some may choose to study a “dead language” like Latin. Learning an ancient language, however, can be a strange endeavor for many people, since in many cases, it is unclear what the pronunciation was for words.

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Music
October 22, 2023

Brazilian Orchestra Continues to Play Flawlessly in the Dark During a Power Outage

Orchestra musicians are supremely talented performers. They can push through many obstacles to deliver beautiful music, including a blackout. A now-viral video shows a Brazilian symphony orchestra being plunged into darkness halfway through a concert due to a power outage. Although they couldn't see their conductor nor the sheet music, the orchestra kept playing flawlessly, much to the delight of their audience.

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Gift Guide
October 20, 2023

35 Creative Small Gifts That Will Make a Big Impact This Holiday Season

As the holidays draw near, there’s usually a major focus on big-ticket gift times. But what about the smaller products that you need to buy? They make the perfect gift for stocking stuffers, secret Santas, or office gifts for that special cubicle buddy. These purchases don’t have to be extravagant or expensive; they just need to show that you put some thought into picking them out to make for a great gift.

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Inspiring
October 20, 2023

Bindi Irwin Remembers Her Dad’s Compassion for All Species in Sweet Video

The late Steve Irwin is best remembered for his daring wildlife adventures. However, as co-owner of the Australia Zoo, he had some chores to tend to. An animal lover like no other, Irwin's dedication was even noticeable in the smallest of encounters. As a tribute to her father, Bindi Irwin recently shared a sweet video of her dad breaking a fight between two kookaburras.

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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.