My Modern Met

October 22, 2023

7-Year-Old Goes Door to Door at Retirement Facility and Reads Books to Seniors

Seven-year-old Maggie Kuznia loves books, but she seems to love sharing the stories she reads even more. Once or twice a week, the little girl puts a few books in her backpack and gets ready to visit the elderly at Good Samaritan Society — Heritage Grove Senior Living in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

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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.

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Oil Painting

October 21, 2023

Powerful Oil Paintings Modeled on the Work of Old Masters Give a Voice to African Mythology [Interview]

In her exhibition Master Narratives, Afro-Cuban American artist Harmonia Rosales seamlessly entwines the tales and characters of the Yorùbá religion,...

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Photography

October 21, 2023

Singer Harry Connick Jr. Snaps a Beautiful Drone Image of a School of Fish Forming a Heart

Harry Connick Jr. is best known for being a singer, having sold over 30 million records worldwide and won three Grammy awards. When he's not on stage, however, he seems to enjoy trying his hand at drone imagery. During a recent outing at Cape Cod, Connick Jr. snapped a striking picture of a school of fish forming a heart. Thrilled about the image he took, the singer promptly posted it to social media.

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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.

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Furniture

October 20, 2023

This Wooden Dog House Is the Perfect Modern Dwelling for Sophisticated Pups

Dogs are a part of the family, so they deserve a comfortable place to rest.

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Entertainment

October 20, 2023

‘Pepper X’ Is Named “World’s Hottest Pepper” by Guinness World Records

How spicy is too spicy? If you're familiar with the YouTube talk show Hot Ones, you know there's always a hotter sauce out there, ready to burn the taste buds of their celebrity guests. So what better platform to put the world's hottest pepper to test? Pepper X, grown by Puckerbutt Pepper Co.

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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.

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Art

October 20, 2023

Vintage Japanese Gadgets Are Reimagined With Golden Kintsugi “Scars” to Give Them a Second Chance

In Japan, there is a centuries-old tradition of repairing items with gold known as kintsugi.

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Technology

October 20, 2023

This Pocket-Sized Flying Camera Is an Easy Entry Into Using a Drone

As a drone that can fit in the palm of your hand and slip easily into a purse, the HoverAir X1 is enticing. But, as someone who has never used a drone, I wasn't sure what to expect. Fortunately, after some testing, it became clear that its size and ease of use make it an exciting gadget for anyone who wants to capture more memories and adventures.

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