Inspiring
April 28, 2022

118-Year-Old French Nun Is the New Title Holder of “Oldest Living Person”

What would it be like to live through every major world event since the First Industrial Revolution? Imagine living through two world wars. Two global pandemics. Witnessing the inventions of televisions and helicopters, the internet, and the smart phones we hold in our hands today. One woman knows: Lucile Randon, the 118-year-old nun from France known as Sister André.

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Animals
April 28, 2022

Photographer Expertly Captures Rabbits Fighting in Midair Like an Epic Anime Battle

Rabbit photography team Takayuki Nakamura and Moya Nakamura—known professionally as uta—recently captured a series of photographs that feature an epic rabbit battle. They compare the moment to a scene right out of the popular fighting anime and manga series Fist of the North Star. Although rabbits are usually seen as pretty cute and cuddly creatures, it seems that the normally docile animals can also pack quite the punch.

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Funny
April 27, 2022

Funny Grandma Shares Her Three Important “Rules” To Follow at Her Funeral

Some people have a specific way in which they want to be remembered. For 92-year-old Lillian Droniak, there are three very important rules that she wants mourners to follow when they’re at her funeral. She shared the brief list on TikTok, where she’s known as “Grandma Droniak” with over 4 million followers. So, what are Droniak’s rules? The first is to “cry but not too much.

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Wedding
April 27, 2022

Cost-Conscious Couple Has a Gorgeous Wedding With Just a $500 Budget

The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is $28,000. That amount is staggering—especially when you consider the event is likely to last no longer than a day. And beyond that, more than two-thirds of couples go over their budget while planning. Joel and Kiara Brokenbrough were determined to have a beautiful wedding and not break the bank while doing it.

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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.