Photo Contest
October 12, 2022

Dramatic Storm Waves Crashing Into a Lighthouse Win Weather Photography Contest

Dramatic waves crashing into a lighthouse earned photographer Christopher Ison the title of Weather Photographer of the Year in the Royal Meteorological Society's annual contest. Held in association with AccuWeather, the photo contest is a celebration of weather in all forms. And so, fittingly, the winning photos take us on a journey through icy storms and stunning rainbows.

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Inspiring
October 12, 2022

7 Ways Country Legend Dolly Parton Quietly Gives Back to Make the World a Better Place

Dolly Parton is an undisputed legend for her contributions to music. Not only has she sold over 130 million records internationally and written over 3,000 songs, but she holds several Guinness World Records for having the most singles on the country charts. However, there is another side to the country singer that more and more people are just now discovering.

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DIY
October 11, 2022

34 Frighteningly Fun DIY Kits and Crafts for Halloween

As Halloween creeps closer and closer, you may be looking for creative ways to celebrate the spooky season. In addition to giving out spooky gifts and decking yourself out in autumnal accessories, October is a great time to treat yourself to a new hands-on project. Because while there are a lot of fun crafts you can do with kids during Halloween, there's no reason that adults can't get in on the fun as well.

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Endangered Animals
October 11, 2022

Australia Will Dedicate 30% Of Its Land To Protect Wildlife

The last few years have been devastating for Australian wildlife. The horrific bushfires of 2019 and 2020 killed billions of animals. Through the fires and other causes, the list of threatened or high-risk Australian species has grown at a swift rate since 2016. The new government is confronting the problem with an impressive declaration: 30% of the nation's landmass will be designated for conservation.

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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.