My Modern Met

September 5, 2023

Mars Simulation Finds the One Personality Type That Wouldn’t Do Well on a Red Planet Colony

Humans have long dreamed of colonizing Mars. So far, the main obstacles seem to lie in the realm of technology. From building spaceships that can make the journey to setting up a camp and growing food, sending people to the Red Planet is tricky on many levels. But then, there's also the human factor itself.

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Environment

September 5, 2023

New Plant-Based and Biodegradable Filter Removes Over 99% Of Microplastics in Water Without Creating Further Pollution

The dangers of the micro and nanoplastics floating in our water are a big concern.

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Design

September 5, 2023

Artist Duo Shoot 10,000 Volts of Electricity Through a Pieces of Wood To Create Their Striking Designs

Out in the wild, electricity gives us epic thunderstorms that have inspired artists and marveled scientists.

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Good News

September 5, 2023

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Start a Maui Relief Fund With a $10 Million Donation

After the devastating Maui wildfires, people from all walks of life scrambled to find ways to support the victims. While many felt more comfortable giving to the Hawai’i Red Cross or grassroots organizations, others wanted to donate directly to the people in need.

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Funny

September 4, 2023

The Automatic Shirt Flapper Is a Hysterical-Looking Gadget That Actually Works at Keeping You Cool

Clever gadgets can make our lives more comfortable. There are some that fulfill a need we didn't even know existed.

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History

September 4, 2023

Pioneering Female Aerobat Leaps from One Plane to Another to Save Aviator in Distress

In the early days of aviation, there were groups of daredevils who performed incredible stunts at high altitudes.

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Dance

September 4, 2023

This Video of Joyful Kids Performing a TikTok Dance Challenge With a Pro Choreographer Will Light Up Your Day

Dance is known to release feel-good hormones like serotonin. While that is true for the dancers, the joy that emanates from a now viral video is just as contagious. The talent on display is so enthralling that it has been watched over 18 million times on TikTok. The clip stars a choreographer known as Only1blake and a group of girls from Dream Catchers Academy, a school located in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Impressionism

September 4, 2023

Rare Footage From 1915 Captures Claude Monet Painting at His Gardens in Giverny

Claude Monet is one of the most famous painters of the past several centuries.

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Travel

September 4, 2023

Insightful Map Reveals Different Etiquette Practices Around the World

No matter how much research you do before a trip, some culture shock is inescapable.

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Furniture

September 4, 2023

This Cartoon-Faced, Space-Saving Sideboard Fits a Fold-Out Table and Four Chairs

Maximizing living space is vital when it comes to smaller rooms and apartments. Inspired by this need, there have been numerous clever furniture designs that combine form with function. Fold-out dining tables are one such example. However, it's not often we see a piece of furniture that contains a table as well as chairs.

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