My Modern Met - July 20 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Australian Busker Taken by Surprise When Teddy Swims Joins in as She Sings His Song](=)​ [Australian Busker Taken by Surprise When Teddy Swims Joins in as She Sings His Song] When Australian singer Inoxia set up to busk on the streets of Brisbane, she never anticipated meeting one of her musical heroes. The talented artist launched into ‘Lose Control,' when the song's original artist, Teddy Swims, unexpectedly walked by. She shared the surreal moment on Instagram, where it’s quickly going viral. When Inoxia noticed Swims […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Dubrovnik Has a Basketball Court That Has People Dreaming of Basketball Showdowns in King’s Landing]()​ [Dubrovnik Has a Basketball Court That Has People Dreaming of Basketball Showdowns in King’s Landing] Dubrovnik, Croatia, has become a top destination for Game of Thrones—and House of the Dragon—fans ever since it started making cameos as King's Landing, the capital of Westeros. While the thrilling political moves occur in castles and palaces, fans have found a completely different arena where the characters can settle their disputes: a rooftop basketball […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rare Blue Tree Frog Discovered in Remote Part of Australia](​ [Rare Blue Tree Frog Discovered in Remote Part of Australia] Land managers at a wildlife sanctuary in Western Australia were in for a treat when a frog hopped into their workshop. As the amphibian sat on a bench and gazed up at them, they couldn't help but be fascinated by its blue color. So they snapped a photo and sent it over to Jake Barker, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This Plant-Powered Trap Will Help You Get Rid of Mosquitos To Make the Most Out of Your Summer](=)​ [This Plant-Powered Trap Will Help You Get Rid of Mosquitos To Make the Most Out of Your Summer] One of the best parts about summer is hanging out at a barbecue or relaxing on a porch during those long afternoons. As fun as those things are, they can easily become annoying due to an uninvited guest—mosquitos. While there are plenty of solutions to keep them at bay, many of them hurt pollinators like […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Actor Hannibal Buress Hired a Lookalike To Attend a Movie Premiere for Him](=)​ [Actor Hannibal Buress Hired a Lookalike To Attend a Movie Premiere for Him] It's a highly relatable situation; there's a commitment we can't miss but for whatever reason, we simply cannot make it. This happened to actor and comedian Hannibal Buress, whose film credits include Spiderman: Homecoming and Spiderman: No Way Home, where he plays Coach Wilson. When he couldn't attend the premiere of the first movie, Buress […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Adventurer Creates Artistic Photos of Animals in Their Natural Habitats](=)​ [Adventurer Creates Artistic Photos of Animals in Their Natural Habitats] Self-taught photographer Harry Skeggs has spent years capturing images that inspire us to protect and appreciate the natural world and its inhabitants. These evocative photos have been put together in a new coffee table book, Creation: Masterpieces from the Natural World. Published by teNeues, the book features over 100 images of animals in their natural […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Listen to How 65 Different Accents Capture the Beauty and Versatility of the English Language]()​ [Listen to How 65 Different Accents Capture the Beauty and Versatility of the English Language] English is ranked as the third most spoken language in the world. With over 332 million global speakers spread across all seven continents, this geographical variety has caused many accents and dialects to form among English speakers. In fact, the United Kingdom alone has the most local accents of any English speaking country, with almost […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[22 Tennessee State Parks Provide All-Terrain Wheelchairs to Enhance Accessibility for All](​ [22 Tennessee State Parks Provide All-Terrain Wheelchairs to Enhance Accessibility for All]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Tennessee State Parks (@tennesseestateparks) The evolution of technology has increasingly introduced accessible features. Smartphones have implemented specialized assistive technologies like voice commands, screen readers, and customizable interfaces. And improvements in smart home devices, such as voice-activated lights, help improve everyday convenience and accessibility for […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[MrBeast’s TeamSeas Initiative Pulls 34 Million Pounds of Trash From the Ocean]()​ [MrBeast’s TeamSeas Initiative Pulls 34 Million Pounds of Trash From the Ocean] Nearly three years ago, MrBeast and TeamSeas started an initiative to raise $30 million to remove 30 million pounds of ocean trash. A few days ago, they announced that they had surpassed their goal, having pulled 34 million pounds of trash from the sea. It's a stunning achievement that shows the best side of content […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Recently Discovered Lunar Cave May One Day Serve as a Base Camp](​ [Recently Discovered Lunar Cave May One Day Serve as a Base Camp] As beautiful as the Moon is, its surface is not especially hospitable to humans. Temperatures at the equator range from 250°F (121°C) during the day to -208°F (-133°C) after dark. Add in micrometeorites and high levels of radiation and it seems unlikely that astronauts will ever spend extended periods of time on the Moon’s surface. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mongolia’s Olympic Uniforms for Paris 2024 Is Exciting Both Sports Fans and the Fashion World](=)​ [Mongolia’s Olympic Uniforms for Paris 2024 Is Exciting Both Sports Fans and the Fashion World]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Michel&Amazonka (@michelamazonka) While the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is still a little over a week away, Mongolia has already scored a win. The team recently unveiled the uniforms their athletes will wear at the opening ceremony, and they instantly became the talk of both […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Zambia Made Education Free and Young People Have Flocked to Classrooms To Learn](=)​ [Zambia Made Education Free and Young People Have Flocked to Classrooms To Learn] Education is a basic human right, but many children around the world don't have access to it. Luckily for the young people of Zambia, things changed a few years ago. In 2021, the government made schooling free for everyone. Since then, hoards of new students have gladly taken the chance earn an education and flocked […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Designer Recreates Lisbon’s Iconic Bica Funicular Railway With 2,997 Tiny Bricks]()​ [LEGO Designer Recreates Lisbon’s Iconic Bica Funicular Railway With 2,997 Tiny Bricks] Lisbon is full of charming architecture that makes it well worth the visit. Among its many landmarks is the Ascensor da Bica, a funicular that is so much more than a way to move around the city. Its lovely design and colors have turned it into a tourist destination, inspiring postcards, magnets, and other souvenirs. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[12 Tiny Folk Dancers Pay Homage to Albanian Heritage in Brilliantly Crafted Luxury Watch](=)​ [12 Tiny Folk Dancers Pay Homage to Albanian Heritage in Brilliantly Crafted Luxury Watch] A priceless watch forged by Pirro has become a treasured timepiece of Albania. The Primordial Passion watch pays homage to Albania’s cultural heritage and stands among the world’s most expensive timepieces. Valued at over $1.3 million, the watch is designed more as a piece of art rather than for its practical function. 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