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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Creative Products
August 10, 2018

10+ Creative Products to Bring Your Organization Ideas to Life

If cleanliness is next to godliness, then organization must be close behind. Staying organized offers more than just a tidy office or living room; it saves you valuable time looking for things because you’ll always know where to find them. But if aesthetics are of concern, have no fear—there are plenty of stylish ways to arrange your home and by extension, your life.

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Inspiring
August 9, 2018

Man Spends 40 Years Planting a Tree on Barren Island Every Day, Now It’s a Giant Forest

In 1979, Jadav Payeng—a then-16-year-old resident of Assam, India—made a startling discovery: several dead snakes scattered along the sandy banks of the Brahmaputra River's Majuli Island. Having been displaced by flooding, the creatures were then killed due to the island's lack of shade. This gruesome sight resonated strongly with Payeng, inspiring him to act. “When I saw it, I thought even we humans will have to die this way in the heat,” he told NPR.

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Photography
August 8, 2018

Tips From a Professional Photographer: How to Create the Perfect Composition

Professional photographer Anton Gorlin is back with another comprehensive photography guide. This time, the skilled photographer takes us through the basics of photography composition and how it can be used effectively to enhance visual storytelling. Similar to his guides on sunrise and seascape photography, Gorlin's composition guide is an in-depth look at the skills and techniques necessary to make immediate improvements in your photography. Why are compositional skills so important to photographers?

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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.