Inspiring
January 10, 2023

Viral “Popcorn Guy” Amazes TikTok With His Mesmerizing Snack-Serving Skills

Daily chores can be a drag, especially if you just do them mechanically. That's why adding a bit of fun can turn the most mundane activity into something truly enjoyable. Just ask Jason Grosboll, a concession stand worker at a movie theater in Corpus Christi, Texas. Now known as “The Popcorn Guy,” Grosboll has taken the internet by storm after a guest named Oscar (aka oanderle on TikTok)

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Social Cause
January 10, 2023

First Florida Newborn Is Surrendered To Only Life-Saving ‘Safe Haven Baby Boxes’

On January 5, 2023, the Ocala Fire Rescue in Florida announced that the first newborn was surrendered to the state’s only Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The child was safely recovered and transported to the hospital where they will be up for adoption. The department, which is located about 80 miles northwest of Orlando, has had the device installed since 2020.

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Resources
January 9, 2023

Download Nearly 70,000 Color Photos Showing Life Around the World in the Early 20th Century

One museum in France is changing the way we view the past thanks to its vast archive of color photographs from the early 20th century. The Albert Kahn Museum has made nearly 70,000 photographs available to the public at high resolution as part of its quest to digitize The Archives of the Planet project. French banker Albert Kahn started the project in 1908 with the goal to photograph humanity around the world.

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Illustration
January 9, 2023

Studio Ghibli Director Hayao Miyazaki Draws Illustration for the Year of the Rabbit

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the year of the rabbit. In celebration of this transition, Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli shared a charming nengago—a type of New Year's card—via Twitter. Drawn by the 81-year-old director Hayao Miyazaki himself, this illustration features a cartoon rabbit holding a card that reads “2023,” with a quick sketch of Totoro and few Sootsprites in the background.

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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.