Photography
September 2, 2019

Germany’s Retro Bowling Alleys Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film

While many bowling alleys around the world are being constantly updated to suit modern strike-chasers, there are others that have been left as they were back when the recreational sport was at its most popular. Inspired by his childhood, photographer Robert Götzfried returned to southern Germany to document the many vintage bowling alleys (or Kegelbahnen in German) that are still functioning in all their retro glory.

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Jewelry
August 31, 2019

Artist Designs Metal Jewelry to Block Facial Recognition Software from Tracking You

As technology continues to rapidly advance, the state of our privacy is a concern. Going beyond tracking your web browsing, facial recognition algorithms and social surveillance in public places also give privacy advocates pause. Polish designer Ewa Nowak has created a solution for this type of Big Brother-esque monitoring—an elegant and minimalist metal mask called Incognito.

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Photo Contest
August 30, 2019

Amazing Winners of the 2019 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest

Now in its fourth year, the Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) contest continues to showcase the best avian photography from around the world. The 2019 photo competition saw over 13,500 images submitted from 63 different countries. The expert panel of judges, led by naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham, had the difficult task of selecting one overall winner, as well as six category winners and two special award recipients.

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Architecture
August 29, 2019

10 Tiny Prefabricated Homes You Can Buy Online This Month

Searching for the right home can be an arduous process. But what if finding a cozy abode was as easy as buying something online? It turns out that it is! Independent sellers have listed a variety of prefabricated homes for sale online through Amazon and eBay. Many of them are classified as tiny homes, and their small square footage has many upsides—including a price tag that won’t break the bank.

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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.