Inspiring
October 5, 2022

71-Year-Old Hiker Breaks Into Song Upon Completing Grueling 2,653-Mile Trail

For some folks, hiking is an activity done for a couple of miles at a time. But for others, it’s a lifestyle. Those who trek the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) fall into the latter category. The PCT is 2,653 miles long and stretches from the border of Mexico and California, and it ends where Washington State meets Canada. Along the way, hikers venture through the desert, up mountains, and traverse seven national parks.

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Good News
October 4, 2022

Young Person Pays It Forward by Taking 100-Year-Old Veteran on a Free Trip to Disneyland

The world could always use more kindness. Isaiah Garza—a jewelry designer, philanthropist, and social media influencer—makes it their mission to help those in need. As someone who once struggled with homelessness, they understand the importance of the basic necessities. Their latest act of kindness has captured the hearts of millions.

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Sculpture
October 4, 2022

Japan’s 14th Annual Wara Art Festival Unveils Massive Rice Straw Sculptures

This year marks the 14th annual Wara Art Festival in Japan. Hosted at the Uwasekigata Park in the Niigita prefecture, this creative event features massive sculptures made from rice straw, called “wara” in Japanese. The theme of 2022 was “things that bring happiness,” so all of the artworks are unified by this idea. The Wara Art Festival partners with the Musashino Art University to dispose of unused straw from the rice harvest.

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Ancient Art
October 3, 2022

3,000-Year-Old Canoe Found in Wisconsin Is Oldest One Ever Discovered in Great Lakes

Scuba diver and maritime archeologist Tamara Thomsen is on an amazing streak. In November 2021, while swimming on her off day in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota, she spotted an interesting logout buried in the sand. Upon further investigation, the log turned out to be a 1,200-year-old dugout canoe stretching a whopping 15 feet in length. Now, less than a year after her impressive find, Thomsen has discovered another ancient canoe.

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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.