Installation
November 3, 2022

Olafur Eliasson’s Massive Qatar Installation Invites People to Ponder Their Place in Nature

Qatar continues to transform its spaces into a public museum with a massive new installation by artist Olafur Eliasson. Situated in the desert outside of Al Zubarah and Ain Mohammed heritage sites in Doha, Shadows travelling on the sea of the day was commissioned 10 years ago and took four years to produce. It features 20 mirrored circle shelters that both provide respite from the Sun and also ask visitors to ponder their place in nature.

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Wedding
November 3, 2022

Bride Knits Her Own Custom Wedding Dress in 45 Days for Less Than $300

When it comes to weddings, many brides opt for some form of DIY. Although this typically pertains to decor, Veronika Lindberg Heino— better known as Kika—did something practically unheard of. She knit and crocheted her wedding dress. And not only that, she did it in just 45 days and documented the entire thing online. The result was a beautiful garment that utilized various stitch techniques to culminate in a one-of-a-kind dress.

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Creative Products
November 2, 2022

10 Best Outdoor Christmas Lights to Dress Up Your House This Holiday Season

As Christmas Day draws closer, many families will decorate their Christmas trees and houses with colorful arrangements of lights that add a bit of whimsy to the winter season. And while this creative endeavor may come naturally to some people, others may find the variety of holiday lighting options daunting to choose from. That is why we've curated a selection of the best outdoor Christmas lights to illuminate your home this holiday season.

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Endangered Animals
November 2, 2022

18-Year-Old Lioness Named Zuri Grows a Mane at Kansas Zoo

Male lions are known for their fluffy manes which appear during sexual maturation between a year and a half and two years old. This iconic fluff typically makes it easy to determine the male among a pride. Females, by contrast, are typically a light, sleeker tan. However, the beauty of nature is never so simple. Zuri, an 18-year-old lioness at Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center in Kansas, has recently grown herself a magnificent, fluffy mane.

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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.