Inspiring
July 18, 2023

61 and 56-Year-Old Couple Shows What a “Healthy” Marriage Looks Like in Every Sense of the Word

As anyone in a relationship knows, finding a partner who shares your interests and is willing to do activities together is key to a long-lasting love. A happily married couple in Korea knows this all too well. Known as @okdong_fit on social media, the 61 and 56-year-old pair has been sharing their joint workouts with the world. They've built a following around their fitness-oriented lifestyle, which is simultaneously impressive and heartwarming.

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Archeology
July 18, 2023

99-Million-Year-Old Baby Bird Feathers Study Sheds Light on Dinosaur Extinction

Birds may not seem like fascinating windows into the past, but for paleontologists our feathery friends are living relics. Birds have a direct line of continuity back to the age of the dinosaurs. Many varieties survived while the likes of the T-Rex went extinct through catastrophic events. But why the birds were able to survive is still a question for study.

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Store
July 18, 2023

Flower Fresh Items to Soak in the Sun With Some Floral Flair

Flowers are synonymous with warm weather and happy occasions. And while nothing can replace a fresh bouquet, some floral products come pretty close. My Modern Met Store carries a variety of flower-inspired gifts that make great pick-me-ups all year long. In this collection, you will find everything from wearable accessories to books that will inspire you to enjoy the outdoors. Some of our favorites include Tattly's series of temporary tattoos.

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Wildlife Photography
July 17, 2023

Wildlife Photographer Documents Magical Moment When He Locks Eyes With an Animal

As a celebrated wildlife photographer, Shaaz Jung knows more about animals than most. But his relationship with wildlife didn't just begin with his photography. Raised in the jungles of South India, Jung grew up understanding the special feeling that occurs when you first lock eyes with an animal in its native environment. And now, in his series Jungle is Watching, Jung is capturing that moment on film.

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