3 mysteries to solve 🕵️

--------------------------------------------------------------- Who doesn’t love a mystery? Here are three stories of finding the answers to some real enigmas—including one that was more than a century in the making. One of the most popular mysteries we’ve shared is a curious photo album that was found at a thrift store in Mortsel, Belgium. While sorting through a box of donated clothing and other items, workers there found an old photo album featuring the same woman posing next to A-list celebrities. Many of the images, that included the likes of Robert Downey, Jr., Tom Hanks, and Keanu Reeves, were taken a long time ago. The employees at the thrift store figured that this album was too special and might’ve been given to them by mistake, so they turned to the internet to figure out who this woman was. ​ Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ ​[Thrift Store Discovers Photo Album of Mystery Woman Posing With Every A-List Hollywood Celebrity](=)​ [Woman posing with celebrities in photo album](=)​ [Read on My Modern Met](=) ​ Here’s another instance when the internet was needed to find the identity of a mysterious—and funny—stranger. When photographer Jeff Wirth set up a camera trap to see the wildlife near his home, he got way more than he expected. A passerby had noticed the setup and posed for a picture on a mossy log! The man is seen on camera in a position reminiscent of a pinup model. So, who was he? ​ Being a My Modern Met member has its perks. Experience our website ad-free, receive exclusive members-only monthly newsletter, and more. [Click here to become a member](=). ​ ​[Wildlife Camera Trap Unexpectedly Snaps Funny Photo of Mystery Man Striking a Pose](​ [Man posing on a log](​ [Read on My Modern Met]( ​ And finally, here’s a long-pondered mystery that seems to have finally been solved. In 1904, a Danish art critic peering at Edvard Munch‘s The Scream noticed graffiti along the rolling clouds of the blood-red sunset. The sentence reads, “Can only have been painted by a madman.” The mysterious statement—clearly added sometime after the painting's debut in 1893—was long thought to be added either by a disgruntled onlooker or perhaps the artist himself. The century-old debate has finally been settled by modern technology. ​ ​[Mystery of the Secret Message Written on Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ Finally Solved](=)​ [Man posing with The Scream painting](=)​ [Read on My Modern Met](=) ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Illustrator and ARTivist [Nikkolas Smith]() creates powerful images that inspire important conversations around social justice. From Michelle Obama to Janet Jackson, his work has been shared by some of the most well-recognized names on the planet. You may have seen his heartfelt portrait of George Floyd circulating on social media in the wake of his murder by police in mid-2020 or his illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. in a hoodie to express solidarity shortly after the killing of Trayvon Martin. ​[This week]() on the [My Modern Met Top Artist podcast](), we dive into Nikkolas’ creative process and how through his ARTivism, he wishes to make a difference and give a voice to the voiceless. The “impact” theme of season two is strong in this episode as Nikkolas talks about using his art to make the future a better place for his son. Listen on your [favorite podcast app](=) or watch a video verision of this episode on the new [Top Artist YouTube channel](). ​ ​[Illustrator Nikkolas Smith on Being an ARTivist and Going Viral [Podcast]](=)​ [Nikkolas Smith](=)​ [Listen on My Modern Met](=) ​ Do you find inspiration in stories and artists like these? [Become a member of My Modern Met](=) to help create a positive culture by highlighting the best sides of humanity. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = We post new content on our [YouTube channel]() each week. Subscribe to our channel to see our latest videos. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Modern Met Store Logo]()​ We offer the best creative products from makers around the world, and we're adding new things all the time! 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