Sculpture
December 20, 2020

World’s Largest LEGO Wooden-Style Roller Coaster Made With 90,000 Toy Bricks

LEGO artist Tomáš Kašpařík (aka Chairudo) is a self-confessed “child that never grew up.” Like many kids (and adults), he has a love for LEGO, but he’s been lucky enough to turn his passion into a career. For years, he’s been creating extraordinary sculptures from the plastic pieces, and his latest creation is no exception. He constructed the world’s largest wooden-style coaster from LEGO, and it actually works!

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Music
December 19, 2020

1970s Italian Singer’s English-Sounding Gibberish Song Is Becoming a Hit… Again!

The 1970s was a golden age for American music. Listeners and performers all over the world were influenced by the styles of American artists—despite the language barriers. Among the fans of English-speaking performers was the Italian singer Adriano Celentano. He composed a peppy song entitled Prisencolinensinainciusol to sound like contemporary American soft rock in the English language.

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Woodworking
December 18, 2020

Artisans Hand-Carve Incredible 3D Wood Art To Keep Traditional Wood Carving Techniques Alive

Mohammad Mohdar Anwar was searching for a unique gift for his mother’s birthday when he first became interested in traditional Islamic woodcarving. “On first sight, I was captivated by the beauty of calligraphic art which the artisans produced by hand, for their homes,” Anwar recalls. “I knew I had found something special and coaxed the artisans to produce a raw wood sculpture of Ayatul Kursi which I showcased with finished and framing.

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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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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.