Design
December 13, 2022

World Cup Fans Wear Mirror Costumes That Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Video Game

On top of attending history-making matches, fans at the World Cup also use the occasion to flaunt their country’s colors and pay tribute to soccer legends. While the most common way to do it is by sporting a jersey of your favorite team or player, a team of Slovakia-based creatives are turning heads around Qatar (host of the 2022 tournament) with their amazing costumes.

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Acrylic Painting
December 12, 2022

Stunning Drip Paintings of Enigmatic Faces Emerging From Behind Colorful Veils

Artist Steven Castillo puts his own spin on traditional portraiture. His series of acrylic paintings depict enigmatic female figures with cloth covering their faces and bodies, reminiscent of classical sculptures. Instead of a transparent veil, however, this material is filled with mesmerizing marble patterns in an array of psychedelic colors. To create these unusual fluid patterns, Castillo employs an acrylic pouring technique, which involves adding puddles of colors to the canvas in multiple layers.

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Technology
December 12, 2022

Japanese McDonald’s Restrooms Have Phone Cleaning Devices Built Into Their Sinks

Hand washing is taught from a very young age, and the recent height of the pandemic really reinforced its importance. But we don't give as much thought to the cleanliness of our phones, even though they pick up bacteria easily and can be 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat, according to scientists at the University of Arizona. To combat this spread of germs, and therefore disease, some public places have phone washing stations.

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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.