Inspiring
May 8, 2023

Lost Teddy Bear With Last Recording of Little Girl’s Mom Is Replaced by Build-A-Bear

The story of a 4-year-old who lost her highly significant teddy bear has taken a positive turn. The toy, which contains a recording of her late mother's last heartbeat, was accidentally donated by her family to a Goodwill in Tazewell, Tennessee. They realized their mistake when the girl asked to bring her bear to school. At that point, the girl’s father hastily returned to store.

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Astrophotography
May 6, 2023

Amazing Timelapse Video Shows How Much the Earth Rotates in Two Hours

Even if we cannot see it, the Earth is constantly in motion. Cornwall-based photographer Aaron Jenkin captures just how much the planet rotates in a stunning timelapse video of the British coast. Using an equatorial mount—a device that has a rotational axis parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation—he condensed two hours into just under 15 seconds, during which time we see the horizon tilt to a dramatic angle.

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Art
May 6, 2023

Lyrical Illustrations Adorn Ceramic Dishes With Folk Art-Inspired Stories

Ordinary plates and bowls are transformed into works of art by Christina Sutton, aka Little Bird Painting. Based in Montana, she uses the beauty of her natural surroundings as inspiration for whimsical illustrations of animals. The imagery is rendered in a charming style reminiscent of traditional printmaking techniques. From majestic flying owls to fluffy foxes, her art features an array of critters usually framed by a border of flora.

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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.