Photography
December 23, 2025

Ghostly Floral Photos Filled With Cultural and Nostalgic Relics of Millennials’ Past

Still-life painting has a long and rich history. It’s a genre that has persisted across movements, cultures, and periods. The term “still life” is derived from the Dutch word stilleven in the 16th century, although still-life art dates back to ancient times. But just like the art world, the idea of still life continues to evolve and now transcends mediums to include photography. The enduring genre inspires Seattle-based photographer Aaron Leitz.

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Inspiring
December 22, 2025

85-Year-Old Earns College Degree 50 Years After Putting His Studies on Hold

As we get older, many of us trick ourselves into thinking that we’ve missed certain opportunities. But in reality, it’s never too late to go after what you want. An 85-year-old named Roberto Fernandez is living proof of that. He recently graduated from college, 50 years after he first dropped out to focus on family and work. And now, he’s finally achieved his life goal. Fernandez first enrolled at Florida International University (FIU)

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Nature
December 22, 2025

Italian Foragers Get Emotional When They Find Giant Porcini in the Wild

Everyone has their own thing that excites them. Some people love crafting, others find joy in cooking, but for a growing community, mushroom foraging is a real passion. In Italy, two friends known as Il Porcino on social media share their adventures hunting for rare, edible mushrooms, showing just how deeply it’s taken root. One recent video shows the two guys finding a cluster of huge Boletus edulis, a dream discovery for fungi foragers.

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Health
December 19, 2025

Scientists and Psychologists Agree That Life Gets Better Once You Start Practicing Gratitude

While some people say their school years were the best of their lives, others believe life only gets better with age. Spanish psychologist and author Rafael Santandreu offers a different take, arguing that the “best stage” of life isn’t tied to how old you are—it begins the moment you shift your mindset toward gratitude, and that can happen at any time. “Many people think that the best stage of life is childhood or youth.

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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.