My Modern Met

January 20, 2023

What Is an Ecobrick? Learn About How You Can Build Things Using Your Plastic Trash

Here's a thought exercise many of us would like to avoid: think about all the waste that you accumulate in a day, a week, or a month. Then, consider the people in your community and the world at large. The waste that we all create really adds up. It can feel overwhelming and distressing.

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Social Cause

January 20, 2023

Mental Health Lifeline (988) Is Reaching More People in Need, Early Data Suggests

The ravages of the pandemic have cast a stark light on mental health in America.

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Archeology

January 20, 2023

9-Year-Old Paleontology Lover Finds Giant Megalodon Tooth on Maryland Beach

While most kids hope to get toys or gadgets for Christmas, a 9-year-old girl from Maryland named Molly Sampson only...

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Funny

January 20, 2023

This Husband Calling Contest Is Real and It’s as Hilarious as You Would Think

If you've ever had trouble getting your husband's attention, you might want to take some tips from participants in the Iowa State Fair's husband-calling contest. If you aren't sure what husband calling is, just take a look at the viral video that's amassed over 17 million views on TikTok. This clip from the Iowa State Fair shows contestants hollering for “Bob,” “Keith,” “Darryl,” and more fellas.

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Gift Guide

January 19, 2023

23 Creative Confections To Give to Your Sweetie on Valentine’s Day

One of the most popular gifts for Valentine’s Day is candy.

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Inspiring

January 19, 2023

Olympian Chloe Kim Carried a Snowboarder to Safety Down a Hill at Mammoth Mountain

Olympian snowboarder Chloe Kim has just proven she's a hero even when she's not competing.

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Technology

January 19, 2023

Ordinary Photos of a House Party Are Actually an AI-Generated Event

At first glance, these photos may seem like your average images of people at a house party. But upon closer inspection, you may notice that many of these partygoers appear to have extra fingers or too many teeth. That's when it's clear—this party isn't real. In fact, the images are the work of developer Miles Zimmerman.

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Photo Contest

January 19, 2023

28 Winning Images from the World’s Largest Underwater Photo Contest

The prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition has announced the results of the world’s largest underwater photo contest.

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Dogs

January 19, 2023

Pug Puppy Becomes Best Friends With a Statue That Looks Like Her

Kamerin Bazemore’s pugs were in desperate need of a change. Her oldest pooch, 14-year-old Merlin, was experiencing health problems.

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Architecture

January 19, 2023

Ingenious Illustrations Reimagine ‘The Simpsons’ House in 8 Different British Architecture Styles

The iconic house from The Simpsons is as recognizable as any other character in the series. Located at the fictional address of 742 Evergreen Terrace, the two-story detached house has served as a backdrop for many of the TV family's adventures and shenanigans. Now, HouseholdQuotes, a UK-based company that helps homeowners and tenants get good rates in home improvement purveyors, has found inspiration in the Simpsons' residence to give us a British architecture history lesson.

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