Astronomy
March 6, 2020

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Took a 1.8-Billion-Pixel Panorama Photo of Mars

Once again NASA is showing how new technology is allowing us to learn more than ever before about the environment of other planets. The space agency just published an incredible photo taken by its Curiosity rover, which has been roaming Mars since 2012. At a mind-blowing 1.8 billion pixels, the photo it captured is a highly detailed panorama that takes us closer to the surface of the Red Planet.

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Funny
March 6, 2020

84-Year-Old Born on Leap Day Celebrates Her “21st” With First Legal Drink, Gifted From Ryan Reynolds

Those who follow actor Ryan Reynolds on Twitter or Instagram know that he has a very funny presence on social media—and his latest piece of content is no exception. To promote his own brand of gin, Aviation American Gin, Reynolds created a hilarious commercial starring Arlene Manko, a lady who was born on February 29, 1936. Because her birthday lands on a leap day, Manko only has a birthday every 4 years.

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Photo Contest
March 5, 2020

15 Incredible Finalists of the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Each year, Smithsonian magazine's photo contest provides a platform for photographers to share their work with a global audience. For the 17th edition of the competition, Smithsonian magazine received over 36,000 submissions from 145 countries, making it a truly international contest. From that pool, the contest has announced 60 finalists across six different categories.

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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.