Creative Products
February 1, 2023

16 Black-Owned Etsy Shops Selling Creative Products To Support

Shopping small is a great way to show that you care about independent makers and the unique work that they do. Etsy is the place to find all sorts of amazing creations, and they’ve recently highlighted some incredible Black-owned businesses on their platform. From jewelry to artwork to gardening, there is no shortage of creative things to own and give as gifts.

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Good News
February 1, 2023

Good Samaritan Rescues a Hedgehog Stuck in the Mud and Gives It a Shower

In the last few years, the internet has fallen in love with hedgehogs. It’s not hard to see why, given their adorably rounded bodies and sweet little faces. Recently, one particular hedgehog caught the attention of a passerby in real life, but it wasn’t simply because the critter was being cute. Unfortunately, the hedgehog had to be rescued from a sticky situation. The little guy was stuck belly up in the mud, unable to free himself.

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Academy
February 1, 2023

Celebrate My Modern Met Academy’s Birthday With a Special Bundle Teaching Painting Online

Our e-learning platform My Modern Met Academy is turning one year old! Since launching in February 2022, we’ve debuted online classes ranging from photography to painting to crafts and more, and we delight in seeing what our students create with their newfound skills. To celebrate this milestone, we’ve got a special Birthday Bundle with three classes that will help you explore abstract acrylic painting in distinct ways.

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Astronomy
January 31, 2023

NASA Spots a Perfect Bear Face Made of Craters on the Surface of Mars

NASA's HiRISE Mars Orbiter has become a priceless tool in space exploration. This camera, which is on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, has captured detailed images since 2006. Last year, it photographed a dune-filled crater that was designated the zero longitude point of Mars. As it continues documenting key topographic elements of the Red Planet, it sometimes stumbles upon intriguing—or fun—formations. In December 2022, HiRISE photographed a truly remarkable find.

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