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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Academy
October 11, 2022

Give the Gift of Creativity When You Purchase a Gift Certificate for Online Art Classes

Gift-giving can be really tricky. If you haven’t been told explicit instructions on what someone wants, you’re making an educated guess. That’s where gift certificates come in handy and provide someone with a choice on what they get. We’re excited to now offer this on My Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform. With our gift certificates, you can now give the gift of creativity and provide your recipient the chance to learn something new.

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Astronomy
October 10, 2022

William Shatner Surprisingly Says His Time in Space Filled Him With “Overwhelming Sadness”

Ever since he played Captain Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, William Shatner's name has been synonymous with space. So, it wasn't a surprise to hear that the 91-year-old old actor was among those aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space shuttle when it made its second flight in October 2021. At the time, Shatner described the journey as “the most profound experience I can imagine.

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Illustration
October 10, 2022

Illustrator Reveals Disney Princesses With Realistic Body Types

Animated Disney characters are known for their extremely svelte physiques. Sometimes, this undermines the character and their story—such as in the case of Mulan. For a girl who was doing intense training, she doesn’t appear very muscular at all. Other figures, such as Cinderella or Ariel, have tiny waists that reinforce stereotypes about beauty standards.

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