My Modern Met - May 26 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[New York City’s Last Public Payphone Is Removed](​ [New York City’s Last Public Payphone Is Removed] Since the advent of computers and smartphones—and with them, the rapid rise of the digital age—many previously essential technologies have now become obsolete. This point is illustrated all too clearly as New York City says goodbye to its last public payphone. The lone phone booth was removed by crane from its post on Seventh Avenue […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[‘The Onion’ Publishes Same Sad Satirical Article About Mass Shootings 21 Times Since 2014]()​ [‘The Onion’ Publishes Same Sad Satirical Article About Mass Shootings 21 Times Since 2014] For the 21st time in nearly eight years, The Onion‘s homepage is once again filled with the headline, ‘No Way to Prevent This,' Says Only Nation Where This Happens Regularly. This satirical headline is a sad reminder of the frequent school shootings that occur in the United States. And unfortunately, when this headline is used, it […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Baby Giraffe Struggling To Walk Has New Spring in Step Thanks to Custom Leg Braces](=)​ [Baby Giraffe Struggling To Walk Has New Spring in Step Thanks to Custom Leg Braces] Few animals walk as tall as giraffes, but for a precious female giraffe calf named Msituni (pronounced see tune nee)—which means in the forest in Swahili—it was a struggle to stand up and walk alongside her fellow bespeckled friends. The now 3-month-old giraffe was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a condition […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[San Diego Zoo Celebrates First Male Golden Takin Calf Born in Western Hemisphere](​ [San Diego Zoo Celebrates First Male Golden Takin Calf Born in Western Hemisphere]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) This spring, the San Diego Zoo celebrated another milestone in their wildlife conservation efforts with the birth of a healthy male golden takin. This young calf belongs to a species of ruminant sheep-like mammals native to the Himalayan mammals and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Ambitious Couple Is “Traveling” to Every Country in the World by Recreating Traditional Foods for Incredible At-Home Feasts](​ [Ambitious Couple Is “Traveling” to Every Country in the World by Recreating Traditional Foods for Incredible At-Home Feasts] You can learn a lot about a culture by eating the food. The ideal way to do this is by traveling to the locale and sampling the regional cuisine. But as COVID-19 has wrecked countless travel plans over the past couple of years, it's forced many people to come up with a plan B. Like […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[5-Year-Old T-Ball Player Has the Most Hilarious Dance As He Gets Ready to Bat](​ [5-Year-Old T-Ball Player Has the Most Hilarious Dance As He Gets Ready to Bat] Professional baseball players know how to enter the field in style. Often, they'll swagger up to the plate with a “walk-up song” that lets the crowd know they are ready to play ball. One 5-year-old in Manteca, California, is giving the pros a run for their money with his own walk-up song for his T-ball […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Heartwarming Video Captures Little Girl Encouraging Her Best Friend To Use Her Motorized Wheelchair]()​ [Heartwarming Video Captures Little Girl Encouraging Her Best Friend To Use Her Motorized Wheelchair] Is there anything sweeter than genuine childhood friendships? In a heartwarming video from 2018 that has since gone viral, a then-3-year-old Ruby Hoffman—who has a rare disorder that affects mobility—is seen alongside her best friend Abbie in a candid display of love, friendship, and encouragement that is beyond words. On a driveway race track built […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[RIP Rosmarie Trapp: Paying Tribute to Real-Life Member of Singing Family From ‘The Sound of Music’](=)​ [RIP Rosmarie Trapp: Paying Tribute to Real-Life Member of Singing Family From ‘The Sound of Music’]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Trapp Family Lodge (@trappfamilylodge) Rosmarie Trapp, the daughter of Georg von Trapp and Maria Augusta Kutschera, has died at 93. On May 13, 2022, the member of the famed Trapp Family Singers “passed away peacefully,” after a day “in the presence of loved ones,” […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Mouthwatering “Dumplings Around the World” Party Shows the Vast Variety of Pocket Foods]()​ [Mouthwatering “Dumplings Around the World” Party Shows the Vast Variety of Pocket Foods] The world of dumplings is vast, with a variety of styles and offerings. This broad category of food consists of dough that's wrapped around a filling and is often pinched closed. The dough itself can be a variety of starches (potatoes, flour, etc.) and the fillings can be sweet or savory. To see what such […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Tissue Box Is Ingeniously Designed To Look Like a Floating Iceberg](​ [Tissue Box Is Ingeniously Designed To Look Like a Floating Iceberg] Sometimes, it may be more difficult to picture the potential in something commonplace than to envision something totally new. It takes a keen eye and a vivid imagination to, say, look at a box of tissues and see a floating iceberg. This is exactly what Japanese artist Michuru has done, and the result is striking. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[The Fascinating Story of Yaupon America’s Lost Native Tea Tradition](​ [The Fascinating Story of Yaupon America’s Lost Native Tea Tradition] In 2020, the United States imported $473 million worth of tea, mostly from Asia. But did you know, that America has its own indigenous tea? If you didn’t, you are not alone. In fact, many people in the southeast United States grow this plant in their backyard without ever knowing that they are, in fact, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Central Park Birdwatcher Christian Cooper Gets His Own National Geographic TV Show](​ [Central Park Birdwatcher Christian Cooper Gets His Own National Geographic TV Show] After being falsely accused of threatening a woman in Central Park two years ago, avid birdwatcher Christian Cooper is finally seeing the fallout from the controversy come full circle. When the unfortunate incident dragged his name into the public eye, Cooper had no idea it would eventually lead to him headlining his own TV show. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Bomb-Sweeping Dog Switches Sides to Ukraine After Being Abandoned by Russian Troops](=)​ [Bomb-Sweeping Dog Switches Sides to Ukraine After Being Abandoned by Russian Troops] Dogs and their enhanced sense of smell have been an integral part of helping the Ukrainian army fight against the Russian invasion. In fact, courageous pups in Ukraine have even been awarded medals of honor for their ability to detect and clear explosive devices. The Ukrainian army recently added a new canine recruit to their […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Texas Restaurant Owner Has Been Giving Away Cans of Baby Formula in Face of National Shortage](=)​ [Texas Restaurant Owner Has Been Giving Away Cans of Baby Formula in Face of National Shortage] Any parent knows how much work goes into making sure their child is healthy and safe. For many parents in the United States, getting their infants the nutrition they need has become increasingly difficult in the face of the national infant formula shortage. The shortage was started by supply chain issues and went into overdrive […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Giant Dog Bed Is Specially Designed for Humans To Take Naps On](​ [Giant Dog Bed Is Specially Designed for Humans To Take Naps On] If you’ve ever dreamed of cuddling up next to your furry canine friend in their bed that looks oh-so-comfortable…well, dream no longer. Now, thanks to two college students in Vancouver, you can sleep in your very own human-sized dog bed. The cozy contraption is called the Plufl, and it’s literally a giant dog bed for […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Is Helping Overlooked Shelter Pets Get Adopted Through Striking Pawtraits]()​ [Photographer Is Helping Overlooked Shelter Pets Get Adopted Through Striking Pawtraits] Maggie Epling knew that she wanted to give back during her summer break from college. Interested in photography and helping animals in need, she found the perfect volunteer opportunity at her local Pike County Animal Shelter in Pike, Kentucky. There, she used her camera to snap portraits of cats and dogs and paid particular focus […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Perfect Your Painting When You Enroll in These Online Art Classes]()​ [Perfect Your Painting When You Enroll in These Online Art Classes] Painting is one of the oldest artistic traditions. When you paint, you are doing something that people have done for thousands of years. But sometimes, the beginning is the hard part. If you don’t know how to paint, it can be challenging to know where to start. That’s where My Modern Met Academy comes in. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[10+ Subscription Boxes for Father’s Day That Will Make Dad’s Heart Sing](=)​ [10+ Subscription Boxes for Father’s Day That Will Make Dad’s Heart Sing] As Father's Day approaches, it's time to start thinking about the perfect gift to let your dad know how much you care. What if you could get your dad something that would make him feel special each month? A subscription box is a perfect way to get a gift that keeps on giving. And with […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Iceland Has Horses That Will Respond To Work Emails on a Giant Keyboard While You’re on Vacation](=)​ [Iceland Has Horses That Will Respond To Work Emails on a Giant Keyboard While You’re on Vacation] Sometimes the stress of work can get to be so overwhelming, so it’s nice to get away for a while. However, even on an incredible vacation, it can be hard to leave all your worries at the office—especially when you’re concerned about the mountain of important emails that will go unanswered in your absence. Luckily, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ [Update my email preferences]( Want to share this email with a friend? [Here's a signup link.]( [Unsubscribe from all emails]( 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354