Creative Products
July 1, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Sleep Box’ Prototype Is Now a Real Product You Can Pre-Order

Earlier this year, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg came up with a clever little invention to improve his wife's sleep cycle. Simply called a “sleep box,” Zuckerberg's wooden cube features a faint light that gently indicates when it's time to rise and shine. After sharing his work with his Instagram audience, he invited eager entrepreneurs to build upon his idea—and, now, it seems a “sleep box” for the masses will soon be on the market.

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Art History
June 30, 2019

9 Sun-Dappled Impressionist Paintings to Get You in the Summer Spirit

No artists have captured the carefree nature of the summertime quite like the Impressionists. With an inherent interest in painting en plein air, the season's warm weather, ample sunlight, and long, leisurely days made summer particularly appealing to the artists, whose sun-dappled canvases continue to make a splash today. In order to illustrate this artistic interest, we've put together a selection of our favorite seasonal Impressionist paintings.

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Astronomy
June 28, 2019

NASA’s Photo Shows Mars’ Grand Canyon in Spectacular Detail

Measuring the length of the entire United States, Mars' Valles Marineris—Mariner Valley—is an enormous canyon that makes our Grand Canyon appear minuscule. Stretching across a good expanse of the Red Planet, Valles Marineris is captured in spectacular detail thanks to the work of the Viking orbiter. NASA's high-resolution mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere gives a magnificent look at this canyon system.

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Style
June 27, 2019

19 Stylish Accessories To Keep You Looking Cool All Summer Long

Want to spruce up your summer fashion without breaking the bank? The easiest way is to accessorize the clothes you already have in your closet. Pairing your favorite dress and sandals with a stylish scarf or a piece of statement jewelry can make even the most well-loved garments feel new again. At My Modern Met Store, we specialize in beautiful and playful accessories that celebrate summer and the warm weather it brings.

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