My Modern Met - May 17 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Stunning Facial Reconstruction of a Mummy Found in an Australian High School](​ [Stunning Facial Reconstruction of a Mummy Found in an Australian High School] A mummy in an Australian high school? It sounds unlikely, but it's actually true. While there are differing accounts as to why Grafton High School owns a mummified head, the artifact is certainly genuine. And now, thanks to forensic sculptor Jennifer Mann, we are able to see what this woman, who researchers estimate lived in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Senior Cats Get Their Own Purrfect Retirement Village in the UK](=)​ [Senior Cats Get Their Own Purrfect Retirement Village in the UK]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Shropshire Cat Rescue (@shropscatrescue) Kittens are universally adorable, but what about when they grow up? Senior cats historically get adopted much less than young cats and kittens whose nonstop antics are hard to pass up. As a result, many elder cats who have no […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[First Official Portrait of King Charles Since Coronation Unveiled To Mixed Reviews](​ [First Official Portrait of King Charles Since Coronation Unveiled To Mixed Reviews]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) King Charles recently unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation. Created by British artist Jonathan Yeo, the larger-than-life artwork measures about 8.5 by 6.5 feet. But after its presentation, this unorthodox take on royal portraiture quickly caused […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Amazing Winners of the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2024]()​ [Amazing Winners of the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2024] A dreamy winter scene has earned Dieter Damschen the title of GDT Nature Photographer of the Year. The competition is run by the Germany Society for Nature Photographers to highlight the talent of its members. This year, 481 members from 13 countries entered just under 8,000 images. Damschen rose to the top with his photo […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Unveils ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Notre-Dame’ Sets To Celebrate Paris]()​ [LEGO Unveils ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Notre-Dame’ Sets To Celebrate Paris] If you can't afford a ticket to Paris, LEGO can help bring the City of Lights to you with its two newest sets. The first one is Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa. It comes complete with a gold frame for art lovers to display it on a wall, seamlessly fitting it with other framed pieces. Along […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Unique Playing Cards Celebrate the Art of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat](​ [Unique Playing Cards Celebrate the Art of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat] The friendship between Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat is well documented. Born just two and a half years apart, the artists became close friends as they evolved their unique styles, disrupting the contemporary art world and rising to prominence in 1980s New York. Designers at theory11 celebrate these artists with two unique decks of playing […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[NASA Shows What It Looks Like to Fly into and Around a Black Hole]()​ [NASA Shows What It Looks Like to Fly into and Around a Black Hole] Ever since NASA released the first image of a black hole in 2019, we've learned more and more about these enigmatic celestial formations. Still, there are many mysteries around them, as their unique physics make them hard to grasp. For example, how would it look to fly into a black hole? While it's hard to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Beautiful Photos Capture the “Untamed Spirits” of Majestic Horses From Around the World]()​ [Beautiful Photos Capture the “Untamed Spirits” of Majestic Horses From Around the World] Photographer Drew Doggett has established a successful career in fashion photography by the time he was 25 years old. Though he had steady work traveling the world to capture models and other celebrities on film, he was ready to branch out on his own to tell a story that only he could through striking images […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Funny Finalists of the 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards](​ [Funny Finalists of the 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards] Most pet owners will tell you how silly their animals can be. Now, thanks to the Comedy Pet Photography Awards, everyone can enjoy the humor that these animal companions bring to their families' lives. The contest has just revealed the top 30 finalists, and the results are as amusing as you can imagine. The photos […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[‘Underwater Bicycle’ Device Propels Swimmers and Divers Forward at Superhuman Speed](​ [‘Underwater Bicycle’ Device Propels Swimmers and Divers Forward at Superhuman Speed] French company Seabike has developed a device that acts as an underwater bicycle, helping swimmers and divers move underwater at impressively fast speeds. The device, which bears the same name as the company who designed it, is made to be strapped to the waist of swimmers, who are then pushed through the water by pedaling […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Fiber Artist Crochets Beautiful Lacework Designs on Fallen Laves]()​ [Fiber Artist Crochets Beautiful Lacework Designs on Fallen Laves] Many artists take inspiration from nature, but few use it as their canvas. However, UK-based artist Susanna Bauer combines her crocheting skills with the beauty of organic materials and breathes new life into dead, fallen leaves through her unique designs. Her work features brown leaves that are carefully cleaned before Bauer expertly pierces them with […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Restaurant Offers Man Free Meal of His Choice After He Asks for Spare Food]()​ [Restaurant Offers Man Free Meal of His Choice After He Asks for Spare Food] Sometimes, a small, heartfelt gesture can let someone know that they matter. A heartwarming moment between a cashier and man at El Sur Street Food Co. in Little Rock, Arkansas perfectly captures a beautiful exchange of true, selfless caring. This story was first recounted by Rhonda Chung on her Facebook page. According to Chung, the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Italian Concert Organist Dazzles With Magical Musical Performances](=)​ [Italian Concert Organist Dazzles With Magical Musical Performances]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Ruggero Pilla (@organist_ruggero_pilla) Musician Ruggero Pilla is an Italian concert organist who has amassed a significant following online for his mastery of the instrument. His social media is full of videos of him playing magnificent organs in a variety of equally majestic spaces, and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[67 Million Years Ago Flying Reptiles the Size of Fighter Jets Soared Through the Air]()​ [67 Million Years Ago Flying Reptiles the Size of Fighter Jets Soared Through the Air]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Field Museum (@fieldmuseum) Imagine a bird-lizard hybrid the size of a fighter jet flying above you. Terrifying? You can sleep safe tonight knowing that won't happen anytime soon. Quetzalcoatlus is a genus a pterosaurs from the late Cretaceous Period that vanished from Earth during […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Recreates the Surface of the Moon in Stunning Bas-Relief Artworks](​ [Artist Recreates the Surface of the Moon in Stunning Bas-Relief Artworks]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Марьям| АВТОРСКИЕ КАРТИНЫ ПРЕМИУМ КЛАССА | БАРЕЛЬЕФ ✨ (@mariam_art.bmm) Celestial bodies have long inspired both creatives and scientists. But while we are able to marvel at their colors from a distance, their rugged surfaces are often lost in two-dimensional imagery. Thankfully, an artist known […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[1,300-Year-Old Heartfelt Letter Between Family Members Found in Iranian Cave](​ [1,300-Year-Old Heartfelt Letter Between Family Members Found in Iranian Cave] For four centuries, from 224 CE to 651 CE, the Sasanian Empire (aka the Sassanids) ruled over modern-day Iran and Iraq. Considered a high point of Iranian civilization, it was ended by the early Muslim conquests of the 7th and 8th centuries. Deep in Iran's central province of Delijan, a cave filled with treasures from […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Super Telephoto Camera Lets You Capture HD Wildlife Photos and Videos With Your Smartphone](​ [Super Telephoto Camera Lets You Capture HD Wildlife Photos and Videos With Your Smartphone] Capturing wildlife scenes can be difficult due to ever-changing landscapes and easily startled animals. Because of this, it can take photographers and videographers years before they're able to capture the clear shot they strive for. But as new models of cameras are being constantly invented and upgraded, they're accounting for these difficulties and improving their […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[LEGO Throws It Back With a ‘Retro Radio’ That Can Actually Play Music]()​ [LEGO Throws It Back With a ‘Retro Radio’ That Can Actually Play Music] If you're currently an adult, there is a good chance you have nostalgic feelings about the radio. Maybe it was the way you discovered your favorite songs, or remember a loved one listening to it at home or in the car. And while the way we enjoy music nowadays has vastly changed, the humble radio […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Musician Builds 109-String Acoustic Harp Guitar That Can Play Different Chords at Once](​ [Musician Builds 109-String Acoustic Harp Guitar That Can Play Different Chords at Once] Musicians have a special bond with their instrument, and one musician named Bernth definitely has a connection to all of his unique guitars that he’s built himself. Going the extra mile with some design experiments, he often alters his instruments to achieve new sounds. But nothing compares to one of his latest ventures. The musician […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Man Trolls Officials Who Told Him to Hide His Boat by Having a Realistic Mural Painted on His New Fence]()​ [Man Trolls Officials Who Told Him to Hide His Boat by Having a Realistic Mural Painted on His New Fence]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Hanif Wondir (@hanifwondir) There are many laws we must all abide by on a daily basis. However, there is sometimes little word on how to follow these rules, and this can open the door to creative possibilities—or even a little fun. 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