Food Art
January 31, 2024

These Adorable Korean Cat Puddings Are Taking the Internet by Storm, One Wiggle at a Time

Few things bring as much joy as cute critters and sweet treats. Now, the latest food trend has mixed them together in an adorable dessert to die for. The Korean Cat Pudding, or punyangi, is a wobbly, kitty-shaped milk pudding—complete with tiny black eyes giving it a lovely expression. However, its most exciting feature is its wiggliness. Videos show people shaking these endearing desserts into oblivion.

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Endangered Animals
January 30, 2024

World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Might Save the Northern White Rhinoceros Species

Humankind has pushed the northern white rhinoceros to the brink of extinction. Critically endangered, only two individual females are currently alive. In nature, this would be the end. The species would become a thing of the past, lost to time and human greed for rhino horns. However, modern science might just reverse the dismal course of events. Researchers have recently succeeded in using invitro fertilization (IVF)

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Art
January 30, 2024

Unique Pokémon Exhibit Made With Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Craft Techniques

Since its debut in 1996, Pokémon has become a fixture of pop culture. Even if you don't watch anime, play video games, or collect cards, you have likely come across the recognizable creatures that have made the franchise so beloved. An exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles reimagines some of the animated characters by merging them with contemporary and traditional craft techniques.

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Aerial Photography
January 29, 2024

Aerial Photographer Waits Three Years for Epic Photo of Jet Flying Over the Rose Bowl

When photographer Tyler Leipprandt saw a photo of a B2 Bomber flying over the Rose Bowl, it instantly became part of his bucket list to capture an image of it. It took three years, but luckily, Leipprandt saw his dream come true during the 2024 Rose Bowl. As the owner of Michigan Sky Media, Leipprandt is an expert at aerial photography.

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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.