Sculpture
May 23, 2021

25-Foot-Tall Ganesh Sculpture Made of Over 5 Tons of Bananas

In Hinduism, the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrates the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesh, the god of prosperity, new beginnings, and wisdom. In the Indian city of Sambalpur in Odisha, a group called Natraj Club pay their respects to the Hindu god by creating an epic statue of him every year using different materials. In 2017, the 11 members created a 25-foot-tall Ganesh statue made with five metric tons (about 5.5 tons) of bananas.

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Toys
May 22, 2021

15 Architectural Model Kits Perfect for People Who Love Building Things

Did you build a lot of LEGO sets growing up? Or, maybe you preferred creating your own designs with Lincoln Logs or other fun building blocks. From them, you may have developed a love for building things and coming up with unique creations. My Modern Met has collected a list of 15 great architecture model kits that will awaken your inner child and help you to unlock your creativity.

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