Food Art
August 10, 2018

Dietician Shows Shockingly Small Differences Between High and Low Calorie Meals

Promising to put a “real talk” spin on standard nutrition information, dietician Paula Norris isn't one to sugarcoat—especially when it comes to calorie counting. In an eye-opening, ongoing series of photos, Norris asks her Instagram followers to “spot the difference” between high and low calorie meals. In each picture, Norris presents a side-by-side look at pairs of seemingly healthy plates of food.

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Photo Contest
August 9, 2018

Incredible ​Winners​ ​of​ Scuba​ ​Diving​ ​Magazine’s​ Underwater ​Photo​ Contest 2018

The winners of the annual Through​ ​Your​ ​Lens​ Underwater ​Photo​ Contest have just been announced, revealing extraordinary moments from ocean life. Developed​ ​and​ ​produced​ ​by Scuba Diving Magazine, the competition is now in it’s 14th year, and drew more than 2,100 incredible entries from across the globe. The 2018 winners were chosen from four categories—Wide-Angle, Macro, Conceptual, and Compact Camera, collectively showcasing a wide variety of underwater photography skills and styles.

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History
August 8, 2018

Exquisitely Designed 2,000-Year-Old Roman Shoe Discovered in a Well

We all know the ancient Romans were skilled engineers, constructing vast highways to cover the enormous lands they conquered. But did you know they were also fashionable? In the Empire, footwear was used as a status symbol in addition to providing warmth and protection. And with Italy's reputation for shoes, it should come as no surprise that their Roman ancestors were also good cobblers.

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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.