History
June 12, 2023

Why 1,200 Bone Pieces From 28 People Were Found in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is known as a great American Patriot who signed the Declaration of Independence. But he didn't always live in the United States. He traveled widely throughout Europe and spent over a decade living in London. Interestingly, when his London home was renovated in 1998, restorers found a stunning secret hiding in the basement—human remains.

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Style
June 11, 2023

Adidas Releases ‘Concha’ Shoes Celebrating the Sweet Flavors of Mexican Pan Dulce

When asked about Mexican food, many people think of tacos and other tortilla-based delicacies. However, there's much more to Mexican cuisine than its savory side. Mexican sweet treats are just as delicious, and few are as popular as pan dulce, or sweet bread. Among these baked goods are conchas, a fluffy round bread topped with vanilla, chocolate, or (more rarely) strawberry. When they come out of the oven, they resemble a sea shell.

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Sculpture
June 10, 2023

Artist Reimagines the Iconic Metal Ruler to “Measure the Unmeasurable” in Our Lives

Throughout history, measuring instruments have helped us make sense of our environment. Ancient civilizations used body parts to indicate length while relying on celestial bodies to tell time. With the introduction of more uniform measuring systems, the world was able to fall into place and quantify anything at any scale, from the smallest bacteria to entire planets. But what about measuring the intangible things that also inform our life? Can feelings be counted?

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Entertainment
June 9, 2023

George R. R. Martin Joins the Picket Line of the WGA Strike in His Home of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Behind every epic show or movie, before the casting of famous actors and before the visual effects team starts doing its magic, there is a writer (or a group of them) working on building a world and telling a compelling story. For example, the nail-biting political moves and daring characters of Game of Thrones began as the creation of author George R. R. Martin.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.