My Modern Met - May 26 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Chicago’s Field Museum Exhibits Rare Skeleton of Bird-Like Dinosaur Archaeopteryx](=)​ [Chicago’s Field Museum Exhibits Rare Skeleton of Bird-Like Dinosaur Archaeopteryx] One of the best specimens of the Archaeopteryx is now on display at Chicago's Field Museum. The discovery of the first Archaeopteryx fossil in 1861 was integral in confirming Darwin's theory of evolution, as it helped prove that birds are the closest living relatives to dinosaurs. No other museum in a major city in the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Intelligent Orangutan Treats His Own Facial Injury with Medicinal Plant]()​ [Intelligent Orangutan Treats His Own Facial Injury with Medicinal Plant] When we, as humans, get slightly injured, we typically treat our own wounds. But something serious, our species seeks out those with medical training to ensure healing. In the wild animal kingdom, medical care is much different. For one male Sumatran orangutan, a facial wound likely caused by a fight could have spelled infection and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Panoramic Timelapse Shows the Seasonal Evolution of Greenland’s Icebergs](=)​ [Panoramic Timelapse Shows the Seasonal Evolution of Greenland’s Icebergs] The town of Ilulissat, Greenland, sits 220 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and its name may give away one of the area's most incredible sights. “Ilulissat” is the Kalaallisut word for icebergs, and the area has a front-row seat to the yearly journey of these ice mammoths at the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord. This area […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Wholesome Video of Commuters Having a Fun Knitting Party on the Subway](=)​ [Wholesome Video of Commuters Having a Fun Knitting Party on the Subway] One stitch at a time, a passenger sitting on a train transformed an average commute into a knitting frenzy. A fun video, shot from the perspective of the crafter, sparked an exciting series of interactions. It was then posted to Reddit, where people commented on the feel-good spirit of the event. Initially, the camera shows […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Save 15% on All Online Art Classes During My Modern Met Academy’s Memorial Day Sale](=)​ [Save 15% on All Online Art Classes During My Modern Met Academy’s Memorial Day Sale] It’s always a good time to learn something new. And the best part? You don’t need to leave the comfort of your home to hone your skills. And now you're in luck because all of My Modern Met Academy‘s classes are on sale for 15% off with the code memorialsave. Our Memorial Day Sale is […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Polish Museum Gets Mysterious Package in the Mail With Missing Tiles From the 17th Century]()​ [Polish Museum Gets Mysterious Package in the Mail With Missing Tiles From the 17th Century] Many of Europe's most beautiful buildings were sadly lost or damaged during World War II. But in a twist of fate, a Polish palace has been able to piece together one of its most enchanting features—almost literally. Poland’s culture ministry announced that it recently got a mysterious package in the mail. Inside was a set […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Billionaire Surprises Grads With $1,000 Each, Encourages Them To Give Half to Charity](​ [Billionaire Surprises Grads With $1,000 Each, Encourages Them To Give Half to Charity]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by UMass Dartmouth (@umassd) Graduating from college is an emotional milestone for many young adults. It's a major accomplishment to finish a degree, but it's also a transitional period. Grads might be free from studying for exams, but they're also going to have to start […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Milo Ventimiglia Attends Graduation of His “TV Son” Niles Finch From ‘This Is Us’](=)​ [Milo Ventimiglia Attends Graduation of His “TV Son” Niles Finch From ‘This Is Us’]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Niles Fitch (@nilesfitch) Graduation Day is one of the biggest events in a person's life. As such, it is expected for friends and family of the graduate to be in attendance. While this usually means blood relatives, one lucky young man also had his […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[World’s Largest Coastal Regeneration Project Will Plant 100 Million Mangroves in Dubai]()​ [World’s Largest Coastal Regeneration Project Will Plant 100 Million Mangroves in Dubai] In a move to integrate ecological preservation with urban development, Dubai-based urban planning firm URB has created Dubai Mangroves. The initiative calls for the planting of more than 100 million mangrove trees over nearly 50 miles, as well as a botanical museum, conservation center, and visitor hub. By balancing the needs of the planet with […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[After Being Postponed for 120 Years, Monet’s ‘Thames’ Paintings Will Finally Exhibit in London](​ [After Being Postponed for 120 Years, Monet’s ‘Thames’ Paintings Will Finally Exhibit in London] The French painter Claude Monet is widely credited for kicking off the Impressionist movement in 1872 with his painting Impression: Sunrise, depicting the Port of Le Havre on the coast of Brittany, France. Colors blend and figures bend in a soft rendition of a morning scene. Monet would continue to develop this new style of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Creates Dreamy Miniature Portals To Other Worlds]()​ [Artist Creates Dreamy Miniature Portals To Other Worlds]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Caroline (@ahouseofwonders) From Alice in Wonderland to The Chronicles of Narnia, fictional portals have dominated human literature and thought. It's little wonder why, as these gates to other worlds present seemingly endless possibilities for the lucky few who happen to stumble upon them. Caroline […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630