Design
October 12, 2019

Eye-Opening Poster Chronicles and Compares the 100 Largest Islands in the World

With ancient origins, the practice of mapmaking may seem like chartered territory. Today, however, contemporary cartographers continue to plot out new ways to keep the age-old craft alive. Leading the way in this modern map movement is David Garcia, a cartographer born in the Philippines and based in New Zealand. With this background, it is only fitting that many of Garcia's projects focus on isles, including his popular poster, Hundred Largest Islands of the World.

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Astronomy
October 11, 2019

Bright and Fiery ‘Full Hunter’s Moon’ Will Be Visible This Weekend

Did you know that every month the full moon has a different name? After September's Harvest Moon, stargazers are in for a real treat this weekend when the glowing orange Hunter's Moon will be on full display. On October 13, the sky will be ablaze with this brilliant full moon which peaks at 22:07 pm GMT (5:07 pm EDT) according to the Farmer's Almanac.

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Animals
October 10, 2019

Komodo Dragons Are Covered in a Suit of Armor Buried Within Their Scales

The Komodo dragon is one of the most fearsome animals to roam the planet. These giant monitor lizards can grow up to 10 feet long and an average adult in the wild weighs up to 150 pounds—though there have been reports of one toppling the scales at 366 pounds. In their native habitat, they have no predators and therefore dominate over the chain of Indonesian islands they call home.

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History
October 9, 2019

Exploring the History and Highlights of London’s World-Renowned British Museum

For centuries, enthusiasts of art, archaeology, and everything in between have flocked to the British Museum. As the world's oldest's public national museum, the London-based institution has played a pivotal part in making human history accessible—a role it continues to fulfill with its impressive collection of over 8 million artifacts.

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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.