My Modern Met

July 8, 2023

Designer Creates Charming LEGO Tribute to Photographer Ansel Adams

As one of the most famous landscape photographers of all time, Ansel Adams has inspired generations of photography lovers. This includes Nick Micheels, who transformed his love for Adams' work into an incredible idea for a LEGO set. Micheels spent one month designing the 1,104-piece set, which he then posted to the LEGO Ideas website.

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Art History

July 7, 2023

The Fascinating History of “Paint-by-Numbers” Kits

You probably remember “Paint-by-Numbers” kits from your childhood, but do you know the history of how they came to be?

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Installation

July 7, 2023

World’s Largest Spherical Building Debuted Spectacular Light Show for the Fourth of July

Two months ahead of its official debut, the world's largest spherical building, the Sphere, put on a spectacular Fourth of...

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Furniture

July 7, 2023

TikToker’s $50 Facebook Marketplace Find Sells for $85,000 at Sotheby’s

Justin Miller has a keen eye for design. And it just paid off for him in a big way. As a home design content creator, every day he spends a bit of time on Facebook Marketplace looking for interesting finds. In February, a rundown leather chair being sold for $50 by a family in Beverly Hills caught his eye, and he decided to snatch it up.

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Technology

July 7, 2023

AI Visualizes Barbie Dolls Based on Each of the 50 U.S. States

Thanks to the upcoming movie, Barbie has been on everyone's mind lately.

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Animals

July 7, 2023

Scientists Find That Dolphins Use Baby Talk With Their Calves

Humans are no strangers to “baby talk.

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Inspiring

July 7, 2023

Man Mows Lawns for Free for Those in Need and Rallies Kids to Do the Same With the “50 Yards Challenge”

Lawn mowing feels like such a common activity that it's easy to forget it's not accessible to everyone who has a lawn in the first place. From those who are elderly and can no longer take care of their yard to those without the time and resources to do so, a manicured lawn is out of reach for many. Rodney Smith Jr.

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Crafts

July 7, 2023

10 Pegboard Ideas To Help You Organize Every Part of Your Home

Many of us would like a more organized home. But where do you start?

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Art History

July 6, 2023

10 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You

One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo has a life story that has become almost...

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Cars

July 6, 2023

Auto Experts Create World’s Lowest Car You Can Actually Drive

How low can you go? That's the question this outrageously low car seems to answer. Carmagheddon, an Italy-based car modifier collective, set their minds on building the world’s lowest drivable car. The result is a tongue-in-cheek creation that tests what makes a car, well, a car. To create this very low low-rider, the team of Cocchi Rudi—Matteo Marzetti and Nicola Guadagnin—cut a Fiat Panda in half.

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