Furniture
January 5, 2023

This Elegant Wall Hanging Cleverly Doubles as a Stylish Wood Desk

In this day and age, as homes seem to be becoming smaller and smaller due to the rise in real estate prices, any idea that maximizes the available spaces is more than welcome. Designer Robert van Embricqs has created a piece that might as well become a landmark of functional design—one that is also in touch with the times as dozens of fields have moved to a work-from-home format.

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Birds
January 4, 2023

Australian Parrot Lands on Redditor’s Bird Book at Exact Moment It’s Open to Its Page

Some photos are only the result of being in the right place at the right time. A Redditor named 4thedoor recently experienced this in an act of pure kismet. As they were trying to identify an Australian king parrot from an illustrated bird book, the exact creature happened to land on its own page. The friendly bird stayed long enough for 4thedoor to snap several photos detailing its beautiful plumage.

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Good News
January 4, 2023

Two Strangers Met in an Elevator And This Is How They Fell in Love

In the summer of 2017, Cheryl Hurst arrived at her lavish hotel in Greece for a conference she was attending. After checking in, she headed to the elevator. It was about to close when Hurst slid in, apologizing to the group of people inside. What she didn’t realize was that this elevator ride was about to change not only her trip, but also the trajectory of her life.

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Gift Guide
January 3, 2023

20 Easy-Going Gift Ideas for Anyone That Loves Sloths

With their laid-back attitude and seemingly permanent smile, sloths make it really hard not to love them. Though the sluggish adorable animals are native to Central and South America, the tree-dwelling species has won the hearts of many around the world. Other than their cute looks, sloths are lovable because of how relatable they are to certain types of people.

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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.