Drawing Guide
December 17, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Bottlenose Dolphin Step by Step

With their high intelligence and charming personalities, it's no wonder that dolphins are some of the most beloved animals. In fact, these marine mammals have among the largest brains compared to their body size—even larger than chimpanzees—and consistently score high on a variety of intelligence-based tests. That is why they're often considered to be the smartest animal after humans. Want to celebrate this amazing animal?

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Environment
December 17, 2020

This Wind-Powered Vertical Farm in Denmark Will Provide 1,000 Tons of Food Annually

The average person probably does not think twice when picking out-of-season produce all year round. Eating seasonally and locally are now personal preferences rather than realities of life. While convenient, the drawback is that non-locally grown produce has likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to your grocery store. It is lower in nutrients and in flavor; and worst of all, it has a massive carbon footprint.

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Sculpture
December 15, 2020

Artist Recreates Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ Out of 50,000 LEGO Blocks

While some sculptors use clay or marble, others like Japan-based artist Jumpei Mitsui use more unconventional materials. As one of 21 certified professional LEGO builders, he specializes in making original sculptures using numerous, colorful LEGO bricks in a variety of sizes. Recently, Mitsui completed an incredible large-scale 3D rendition of Hokusai's famous woodblock print The Great Wave Off Kanagawa out of 50,000 LEGO blocks.

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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.