Wildlife Photography
October 8, 2023

Photographer Wins Prize for Heartbreaking Story About the Plight of Endangered Forest Elephants

Dutch photographer Jasper Doest has dedicated his career to “giving a voice to nonhuman lives.” His award-winning photography tells visual stories of wildlife in desperate need of attention. Now his work is being honored within the context of the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Doest's moving photostory about endangered African forest elephants in central Gabon has earned him the 2023 Fritz Pölking Prize.

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Inspiring
October 6, 2023

104-Year-Old Woman Breaks World Record for the Oldest Person to Skydive

You're never too old to fulfill your dreams–or even break records. A 104-year-old Chicagoan named Dorothy Hoffner is a prime example. She has just become the oldest person to skydive, and she had the time of her life doing it. After touching ground following her tandem jump alongside a U.S. Parachute Association-certified instructor, she proudly said, “Age is just a number.

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Store
October 6, 2023

Pick Up These Low Stock Products Before They Run Out

With the holidays just around the corner, it's nearly time to start planning gifts for friends and family. If you're someone who likes to plan ahead but hasn't pulled the trigger yet, this might be your sign. Some of our most popular products are already low in stock at My Modern Met Store. Be sure to snap them up before they run out.

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