Art
August 12, 2020

Every Portrait This Paper Quilling Artist Creates Is a Masterpiece

Artist Yulia Brodskaya pushes the boundaries of the centuries-old craft known as paper quilling. With her penchant for experimentation and a desire to make her practice a multi-disciplinary one, her awe-inspiring works utilize paper quilling's decorative techniques in a contemporary way. Part quilling and part Impressionist-style art, Brodskayana’s latest pieces feature portraits on a black background.

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Video
August 11, 2020

Twins Film Their Priceless Reaction to Hearing Phil Collins Music for the First Time

YouTubers Tim and Fred Williams are 22-year-old twins who have devoted their channel to filming their reactions to iconic songs. If you're familiar with the tunes—mostly older stuff that isn't on the radar of Gen Z—then you'll find watching their responses a total delight. Recently, the brothers recorded their first time hearing Phil Collins’ 1981 classic “In the Air Tonight,” and their reaction to it went viral.

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Animals
August 11, 2020

Adorable “Butterfly King” Dog Befriends All Winged Insects in His Garden

Meet Milo: a 2-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever that loves nothing more than hanging out in the garden with his butterfly pals. The adorable pup didn’t need any training on how to be gentle with the pretty insects—instead, his owner Jennifer Bennett describes him as “a born butterfly king.” “Milo is a very curious and happy guy,” Bennett tells My Modern Met.

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Animals
August 10, 2020

Stray Dog Visits Hyundai Dealership Every Day, Gets “Hired” as Mascot

In Brazil, one charming doggo is proving that if you work hard, you can make your dreams come true. Tuscon Prime was a stray dog that used to spend his days visiting a Hyundai car dealership. The local staff soon realized that the sweet pup had nowhere else to go and made the initiative to give Tuscon a name, a home, and a job at the car dealership.

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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.