Nature
May 13, 2020

This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the Most Beautiful One in the World

Venture to the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan and you’ll find a wisteria tree that’s often referred to as “the most beautiful in the world.” At around 150 years old, the massive tree is stunning when in full bloom. The vertical flowers dangle so far down that they nearly touch the ground and create a purplish-pink cloud that hovers above the grass. Human intervention helps to give Ashikaga’s wisteria tree its stunning appearance.

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Style
May 13, 2020

Sisters Imagine How Famous Characters Would Dress in Real Life Using Only Vintage Clothes

Winnie the Pooh is an unlikely fashion muse; but for twin sisters Danielle and Nicole, the beloved teddy bear and his little friend Piglet are inspirations for their everyday attire. And they aren’t the only cartoon characters to influence their creative outfits.  Looking to animated films like Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid, the sisters create head-to-toe ensembles of the main characters using only second-hand clothes.

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Creative Products
May 11, 2020

22 Creative Office Products to Make Your Workday More Functionally Fun

Working in an office—even if that office is in your home—can be monotonous. Day in and day out, you see the same desk, computer screen, and stationery supplies; you might even grow an unlikely attachment to your stapler. But just because you see these things for 40+ hours a week doesn’t mean you have to be at odds with them. Fun office supplies will make even the drabbest work days better.

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Animals
May 11, 2020

Adorable Photos of Harvest Mice Frolicking in Tulips Will Make You Smile

If you're looking to put a smile on your face, look no further than these photos of adorable harvest mice frolicking in tulips. Taken by professional photographer Miles Herbert of CaptiveLight Photography, the pictures capture the playful personalities of these little creatures. Harvest mice are already cute on their own, but pairing them with vibrant tulips somehow enhances their charm. Photography comes naturally to Herbert, whose father worked for Kodak.

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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.