My Modern Met - June 30 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Air New Zealand Planes Will Offer Bunk Bed Cabins for Economy Passengers Starting in 2024]()​ [Air New Zealand Planes Will Offer Bunk Bed Cabins for Economy Passengers Starting in 2024] When going on holiday, most people look forward to the destination but not the traveling experience. Well, one airline is trying to change that fact with an opportunity to snooze comfortably on a long-haul flight. Starting in 2024, Air New Zealand will debut their new Dreamliner planes, which offer bunk bed cabins for economy passengers. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[You Can Own a Scottish Island With Its Own Castle for $2 Million](=)​ [You Can Own a Scottish Island With Its Own Castle for $2 Million] Are you in the market for an island? If so, a beautiful, remote Scottish isle just might be the ticket. Luxury real estate agency Savills is representing a very unique property. The Isle of Vaila is a 757-acre emerald chunk of land topped with a herd of heritage sheep and a 17th-century mansion built to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Engineer Designs Functional Bicycle With Back Wheel Split Into Two Half Wheels]()​ [Engineer Designs Functional Bicycle With Back Wheel Split Into Two Half Wheels] Since their invention, bicycles have been a staple of modern living. And while you may have seen electric bikes and tandem bikes, you probably haven't seen one with wheels that have been split in half. An engineer for The Q named Sergii Gordieiev made a one-of-a-kind and fully functional bicycle that rides as normal, even […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Striking Portraits Showcase the Wild Beauty of Camargue Horses in Southern France](​ [Striking Portraits Showcase the Wild Beauty of Camargue Horses in Southern France] Photographer Albert Dros captures the majestic beauty of wild white horses in his series titled The White Angels of Camargue. The name refers to the breed of horse, the Camargue, which has an ancient history and is indigenous to its particular region of southern France. They are considered to be one of the oldest breeds […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Architectural ‘Vanishing House’ Installation Provides a Place of Peaceful Memory](​ [Architectural ‘Vanishing House’ Installation Provides a Place of Peaceful Memory] The installation called The Vanished House exists as almost a specter on the grass. The structure is made of a weathered metal that looks like delicate ivy as it twists up the walls and roof, leaving some areas partially formed while others not at all. Designed by Field Conforming Studio, the piece was set in a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Smart Pet Door Uses AI-Powered Facial Recognition To Allow Only Your Pets Indoors](​ [Smart Pet Door Uses AI-Powered Facial Recognition To Allow Only Your Pets Indoors] Pet owners know the struggle of an indecisive pet. You let them out, they want back in; as soon as they're inside, they want back out. Whichever side of the door they're on seems to be the wrong one, and many owners have installed—or at least considered installing—a pet door to simplify some of the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Last Known Member of Giant Tortoise Species Thought To Be Extinct Is Discovered on Galápagos Islands](​ [Last Known Member of Giant Tortoise Species Thought To Be Extinct Is Discovered on Galápagos Islands] In 1906, researchers from the California Academy of Sciences captured (and stuffed) a giant tortoise. The male critter had roamed Fernandina Island, one of the islands of the gorgeous Galápagos. Known scientifically as chelonoidis phantasticus, the poor reptile was thought to be the last of its species—magnificent, ancient, yet extinct. However, after a century of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Kind Strangers Stop To Help Man Who Spent Hours Trying To Mow His Lawn With a Way Too Tiny Mower](​ [Kind Strangers Stop To Help Man Who Spent Hours Trying To Mow His Lawn With a Way Too Tiny Mower] There are few things worse than trying to get a job done without the right tools. Of course, you can improvise and make do with what you have. But more often than not, it makes the task a whole lot more difficult and time-consuming. Young father Blake Mealy quickly (or actually rather slowly) discovered this […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Indonesia Announces “Digital Nomad” Visa To Allow Remote Workers To Live There Tax-Free]()​ [Indonesia Announces “Digital Nomad” Visa To Allow Remote Workers To Live There Tax-Free] In an effort to boost tourism numbers back up to pre-pandemic highs, many countries have begun offering a version of the “digital nomad” visa. These visas allow remote workers to settle in for longer periods of time, working from home and contributing to the local economy. The most recent country to offer such a visa […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Cartoonist Imagines Colorful World of Van Gogh in Illustrations Inspired by His Life]()​ [Cartoonist Imagines Colorful World of Van Gogh in Illustrations Inspired by His Life] Like many creatives, cartoonist and illustrator Alireza Karimi Moghaddam fell in love with Vincent van Gogh’s work and was compelled by his story. Moghaddam was a teenager when he first began admiring the artist’s style and vibrant colors. Immersing himself in Van Gogh’s history, Moghaddam learned—and continues to learn—about the iconic figure and has created […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Japanese Food Artist Makes Crystal Clear Desserts With Delicious Treats You Can See Inside]()​ [Japanese Food Artist Makes Crystal Clear Desserts With Delicious Treats You Can See Inside] For some dessert lovers, the appearance of the treat is just as important as the taste. Well, food artist Tomei—whose name means clear or transparent in Japanese—specializes in stunning crystal clear confections. She crafts jelly cakes with a translucent appearance, suspending ingredients like strawberries and flowers in the form of the sweet. From ring-shaped pastries […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[20 Gifts To Give Your Closest Companions on National Friendship Day]()​ [20 Gifts To Give Your Closest Companions on National Friendship Day] This year, National Friendship Day falls on July 30. While we think you should celebrate your companions all year long, this special holiday offers an opportunity to send a heartfelt message to those who mean the most to you. In order to make this year's day extra special, we've put together a selection of meaningful […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[‘Star Wars’ Mansion With Millennium Falcon Home Movie Theater Is Up for Sale for $15 Million](​ [‘Star Wars’ Mansion With Millennium Falcon Home Movie Theater Is Up for Sale for $15 Million] Many film buffs dream of having their own home movie theater, but what about one modeled after your favorite movie series? A Disney and Star Wars superfan is selling their $15 million mansion based in the Carolwood neighborhood in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, in Florida. The seven-bedroom and nine-bathroom house is listed through […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[12-Year-Old Drummer Will the Join Foo Fighters in London for Heartfelt Taylor Hawkins Tribute](=)​ [12-Year-Old Drummer Will the Join Foo Fighters in London for Heartfelt Taylor Hawkins Tribute] You may remember 12-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell from her epic drum battle with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. And after emerging from the battle victorious and being invited to play the band’s classic hit Everlong with Grohl and the rest of his bandmates onstage a year later, Bushell thought all her dreams had come true […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Here Are 17 Companies Stepping Up To Help Women Access Reproductive Healthcare]()​ [Here Are 17 Companies Stepping Up To Help Women Access Reproductive Healthcare] When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it also changed the landscape of healthcare for women around the country. Many states have trigger laws to effectively ban abortion immediately or in the coming weeks. Most of these fall in the midwest or the southern United States. This means that women living in these areas will […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dad and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Make ‘Tot for Tot’ Remakes of Famous Films](=)​ [Dad and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Make ‘Tot for Tot’ Remakes of Famous Films] Alex Zane and his 5-year-old daughter Matilda have put a creative spin on daddy-daughter time. Together, they recreate scenes from classic films with Matilda as the star. The project is called Tot for Tot Remakes (a play on “shot-for-shot remake”) and features the girl becoming the character of films like Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[All-Lebanese Dance Group Wows ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges With Hypnotic Routine]()​ [All-Lebanese Dance Group Wows ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges With Hypnotic Routine]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Mayyas Dance Crew مَيّاس 🇱🇧 (@mayyasofficial) Dance styles and techniques vary around the world. Recently, the America's Got Talent panel was blown away by a mesmerizing performance led by a team of all-Lebanese dancers. The two-minute routine “hypnotized” the judges with numerous synchronized illusions. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Incredible Architectural Illustrations Celebrate the Immense Beauty of Historic Façades](​ [Incredible Architectural Illustrations Celebrate the Immense Beauty of Historic Façades] Architecture is one of the most meticulous things that you can sketch. Combining elements of scale, perspective, and fine details, it's a challenging subject matter. But not for artist Demi Lang, it seems. On the surface, she makes drawing buildings appear effortless with her incredible mixed-media illustrations using ink, pens, and pencils. The exquisite images […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Exploring Salvador Dalí’s Strange and Surreal Painting ‘The Persistence of Memory’](​ [Exploring Salvador Dalí’s Strange and Surreal Painting ‘The Persistence of Memory’] With its strange subject matter and dream-like atmosphere, Salvador Dalí's masterpiece, The Persistence of Memory, has become a well-known symbol of Surrealism and one of the most famous paintings in the world. Painted during the Dada-inspired movement, the melting-clocks-masterpiece embodies the sensibilities that define the experimental and eccentric genre. To contextualize the iconic piece's place in art […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Study Finds That Standing on One Leg Can Reveal the Risk of Death in Older People](​ [Study Finds That Standing on One Leg Can Reveal the Risk of Death in Older People] Can you balance on once foot for 10 seconds? For adults over 50, the ability to do so may be indicative of their risk of death. A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that this simple test predicts survival in middle-aged and elderly individuals. The researchers behind the study are […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​ [Daily Newsletter](): Get our newsletter everyday [Weekly Roundup](): Get the weekly digest every Friday [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} from these emails 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354