My Modern Met - November 14 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[How Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Became an Iconic Part of Internet Culture](=)​ [How Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Became an Iconic Part of Internet Culture] When he stepped into the music studio as a shy 19-year-old, Rick Astley had no idea that he would become a monolith of meme culture decades later. A short documentary from Vice dives into the origins of the singer’s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” with interviews from the team that created it. It also […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Found Ocean Stones Are Transformed Into Vibrant Mandalas You Can Hold in Your Hand](​ [Found Ocean Stones Are Transformed Into Vibrant Mandalas You Can Hold in Your Hand] Painting on canvas is not the only way to create a stunning work of art. Working with found materials can produce equally striking results, and one artist has been adorning found stones with mesmerizing designs for almost 10 years. Based in British Columbia, Elspeth McLean channels her love of nature and mandalas into exquisite rock […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Bring Your Broken Electronics to a “Repair Cafe” To Save Money and the Environment]()​ [Bring Your Broken Electronics to a “Repair Cafe” To Save Money and the Environment] Microwaves, power drills, and TV remotes are all things that seem to break at the worst possible moments. Although manufacturers prefer that consumers merely replace their items, repairing them could save landfill build-up. While repairs at a standard store might be as expensive as replacing the item, innovative pop-up “repair cafes” around the world offer […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Starbucks Opens Store in a Century-Old Traditional Korean Home](​ [Starbucks Opens Store in a Century-Old Traditional Korean Home] A striking new Starbucks has opened in Daegu, South Korea. Set inside a timber hanok, which has over 100 years of history, the store is a revolutionary transformation of this traditional Korean home. By keeping the integrity of the structure—including the wood beams, rafters, floors, and roof—and modernizing the interior, the store strikes the perfect […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rail Worker Stops Bike Thief, Stays 4 Hours After Shift to Return It to the Owner](=)​ [Rail Worker Stops Bike Thief, Stays 4 Hours After Shift to Return It to the Owner] Back in July 2020, Steve Farmer was on his way to work with his bike. Normally, he would have a security pass with him that would allow him to lock it up at work, but he forgot it that morning. With his son’s bike lock in his bag and not much time to spare, he […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Impossibly Fluffy Cat Drawings Are Made of Countless Tiny Pen Marks]()​ [Impossibly Fluffy Cat Drawings Are Made of Countless Tiny Pen Marks] There are many ways to capture a cat. While in the past, old masters rendered mischievous felines in detailed oil paintings, contemporary artists are using their individual styles to highlight specific characteristics of this lovable companion. Malaysian artist Kamwei Fong is one such creative. Using a simple technical pen, he recreates the plush appearance of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[UPS Drivers Are Sharing the Friendly Dogs They Meet on the Job](=)​ [UPS Drivers Are Sharing the Friendly Dogs They Meet on the Job] As a UPS driver, the road is your office and the people you encounter are kind of like your coworkers. The best coworkers, though, are the new friendly furry friends that these delivery people meet along their routes. And for over nine years, UPS Dogs has been chronicling these incredibly adorable interactions. In 2013, UPS […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Reimagines Celebrities as the Subjects of Classical Paintings](=)​ [Artist Reimagines Celebrities as the Subjects of Classical Paintings] When we look at classical paintings, the subjects tend to feel archaic and distant. From the elegance of their clothes to the stiffness of their poses, it can be hard to relate to portraits from the 17th or 18th century. Even if we know the subject's history, it's hard to picture them in real life, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Handmade Garments Merge People With the Environment]()​ [Handmade Garments Merge People With the Environment] From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, where we live often becomes a part of our identity. Artist Jeanne Simmons explores the connection between people and places–particularly natural surroundings—in her creative practice. Using natural materials like grass and flowers, she crafts handmade garments that intertwine figures with the environment, creating a physical connection that is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[New Bee With a Dog-like Snout Is Discovered in Australia](=)​ [New Bee With a Dog-like Snout Is Discovered in Australia] Every scientist dreams of naming a new species and Dr. Kit Prendergast from the Curtin School of Molecular and Life Sciences in Perth, Australia, recently got that chance. The ecologist was surveying native bee species at Perth's Kings Park botanic garden when she came across an unusual bee with a distinct snout. Taken aback by […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Solar Telescope Captures Stunning Close-up Pictures of the Sun’s Surface](​ [Solar Telescope Captures Stunning Close-up Pictures of the Sun’s Surface] Looking directly at the Sun is bad for your eyes. Looking with a telescope could seriously damage your health and vision. Therefore, to truly and safely appreciate the center of our solar system, one must turn to the United States National Science Foundation's (NSF) Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. Perched on a mountaintop in Hawaii, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese Art Teacher Rakes Fallen Leaves Into Floor Illustrations of Beloved Pop Culture Characters](=)​ [Japanese Art Teacher Rakes Fallen Leaves Into Floor Illustrations of Beloved Pop Culture Characters] For some people, fallen leaves are something annoying that needs to be raked and put away; for others, they color the streets and signal the arrival of crisp weather. However, few see the creative possibilities of fall foliage the way Hirotaka Hamasaki does. Over the last decade, this Japanese art teacher has swept the fallen […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Massachusetts Museum Returns 150 Sacred Items to the Lakota Sioux Peoples](​ [Massachusetts Museum Returns 150 Sacred Items to the Lakota Sioux Peoples] Across the United States, some 870,000 Native American artifacts reside in museums and archives, with untold numbers more in private, non-Indigenous hands. Nearly 110,000 of these are human remains. Those held in institutions with public funding have long been ear-marked for return under the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. However, progress has […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rebel Wilson Announces Birth of Her First Baby via Surrogate]()​ [Rebel Wilson Announces Birth of Her First Baby via Surrogate] On November 7, 2022, actress Rebel Wilson surprised her Instagram followers with a lovely announcement: “Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate.” The sweet first look of her baby is awe-worthy, right down to the little unicorn socks. “I can’t even describe the love I […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Oculus Rift Creator Designs Frightening VR Set That Kills You for Real if You Die in a Video Game]()​ [Oculus Rift Creator Designs Frightening VR Set That Kills You for Real if You Die in a Video Game] No matter how dark or bloody a videogame is, you can always log out, turn off the console, and call it a day. Well, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey would like to have a word about that. This entrepreneur has designed a chilling device: a VR headset that kills the player in real life if they […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[271 Million People in India Have Been Lifted Out of Poverty in the Past Decade](​ [271 Million People in India Have Been Lifted Out of Poverty in the Past Decade] Poverty is everywhere; no country on Earth is immune, but that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. The United Nations tracks many measures of hardship around the globe. Their figures on multidimensional poverty—not just lacking money, but lacking access to things like healthcare, clean water, and other resources—are stark and illuminating. As of 2022, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Lena Horne Makes History as the First Black Woman to Have a Broadway Theater Named After Her](​ [Lena Horne Makes History as the First Black Woman to Have a Broadway Theater Named After Her] Lena Horne was a trailblazing singer, actress, and civil rights activist whose career spanned over seven decades. A Brooklyn native, her story is linked to the glamor of the New York entertainment scene, particularly the stage, where she made her debut in 1934. Now, she has become the first Black woman to have a Broadway […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Paper Peepshows: How People Experienced “Virtual Reality” in the 19th Century]()​ [Paper Peepshows: How People Experienced “Virtual Reality” in the 19th Century] Today, virtual reality technology involves putting on some sort of headset that can transform the world around you, from creating an immersive experience out of the Mona Lisa to seeing wilderness from the perspective of wildlife animals. But did you know there were similar experiences in the 19th century that could transport you across the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Muslim Women From the Indian Region of Kerala Set Hijab on Fire in Solidarity With Iranian Protesters](​ [Muslim Women From the Indian Region of Kerala Set Hijab on Fire in Solidarity With Iranian Protesters] After the death of Mahsa Amini, who fell into a coma and then died while in custody of Iran's morality police, protests have erupted across Iran, and an outpouring of support has flooded in from around the world. Amini, a 22-year-old woman visiting Tehran in September, was arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab “improperly.” Her […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Tease New ’Back To The Future‘ Project](​ [Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Tease New ’Back To The Future‘ Project] “Wait a minute. Wait a minute Doc, are you telling me…we might be going back to the future again?” Less than a month after their heartwarming reunion at the New York Comic Con, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd have fans talking once more; this time, about a new Back to the Future project. On […] [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