My Modern Met

September 7, 2023

Which American City Is Your Vibe? [Quiz]

There are a lot of incredible American cities, and each one has its own unique personality. Find out which city is best suited for someone who loves a fast-paced lifestyle and which is more tailored to someone who is laid back. Just answer six simple questions, and you'll discover which of five major cities in the United States matches your personality.

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Cats

September 6, 2023

Adorable Time-Lapse Shows How Much a Kitten Grows up in Its First Months of Life

Aided by his camera, self-described “catographer” Nils Jacobi has made a career out of capturing the playful side of cats.

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Birds

September 6, 2023

Watch Two Scientists React to Getting the First Ever Footage of an Extremely Rare Bird

Off the top of your head, you can probably name dozens or even hundreds of animals.

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Endangered Animals

September 6, 2023

Yellowstone Wolf Parents Are Seen Bringing Teething “Toys” to Their Pups

Parenting is hard—teething babies, never a moment alone, always hungry pups… These are the human-like struggles faced by gray wolf parents in Yellowstone National Park, where at least 108 wolves roam wild and free in their ancestral habitat. While raising wolf pups is not the same as human children, some of the similarities across the animal kingdom are shocking.

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Painting

September 6, 2023

Thrift Store Painting Bought for $4 Turns Out to Be an N.C. Wyeth Painting Worth $250K

It's fairly common to find unusual and rather old objects at a thrift store, but sometimes thrifters strike gold.

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Photo Contest

September 6, 2023

Spectacular Winners of the 2023 reFocus Awards Capture Diverse Images of the World

Though it was only established last year, the reFocus Awards has already proven to be a stunning showcase of global...

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History

September 6, 2023

Rare Collection of Photos of Doomed Arctic Expedition Explorers Will Be Up for Auction

Exploring the unknown can be a risky business. For the 129 members of the Franklin Expedition in 1845, led by Sir John Franklin, adventure turned deadly. All are known or thought to have perished in the icy landscape of the Arctic, leaving behind an enduring mystery as to what exactly happened.

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Entertainment

September 5, 2023

RIP Jimmy Buffett: The “Margaritaville” Singer Dies at 76

Mississippi-born musician Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76.

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Animals

September 5, 2023

This Zoo Has Tiny Holes So You Can Hold the Otters’ Little Hands

Petting zoos have long existed, offering kids of all ages the chance to interact with goats, pigs, and ponies.

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Science

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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