Dogs
November 18, 2022

Runner Stops Mid-Marathon to Rescue a Puppy and Makes a Lifelong Furry Friend

It's always a bit sad when an athlete loses valuable time during a competition, but sometimes there are things that matter more than breaking your personal record or being the first to cross the finish line. Marathon-runner Khemjira Klongsanan knows this very well, and experienced it when she stopped mid-marathon to rescue a puppy on the side of the road.

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Style
November 17, 2022

67 Creative Christmas Trees to Spark Your Holiday Imagination

As temperatures plunge and the first snow begins to fall, it can mean only one thing—the holidays have arrived. For many, there is nothing more special than starting to decorate for the holidays, with a Christmas tree taking center stage. This historically German tradition was brought to the United States in the mid-19th century and has become an intrinsic part of the holidays.

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Animals
November 17, 2022

Orphaned Baby Elephant Playfully Interrupts TV Journalist in the Middle of a Report

Baby elephants have given us some endearing moments recently, from the one that cheerfully raised its trunk after a girl helped it get unstuck from the mud to little Chaba, who had the best time getting her first-ever bath. The latest baby elephant to steal our hearts did so in a much more comedic way. Alvin Kaunda, a reporter for Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

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Jewelry
November 17, 2022

Artisan Transforms Coins Into Unique Rings That Keep Memories Alive

Jewelry is a powerful way to remember loved ones we’ve lost. Susanne Phillips of Celtic Coin Craft is helping keep memories alive by transforming meaningful coins into jewelry. One of her latest creations is a ring that her client now wears to remember his dad. “I made a ring for someone who had recently lost their father,” Phillips tells My Modern Met.

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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.