My Modern Met - November 17 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Composite Photo of 2022’s Last Lunar Eclipse](​ [Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Composite Photo of 2022’s Last Lunar Eclipse] Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has us falling in love with our galaxy once again thanks to his incredible composite photo of the recent lunar eclipse. As always, McCarthy's work invites curiosity and asks us to remember just how incredible our universe really is. Lunar eclipses typically happen just once or twice a year. In 2022, we […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Wooden Sculptures of People and Animals Look Like Pixelated Glitches in Real Life](​ [Wooden Sculptures of People and Animals Look Like Pixelated Glitches in Real Life] Taiwanese artist Han Hsu-Tung brings wood into the digital age with his unique sculptures. He carves realistic representations of human figures and animals that are nearly lifelike, if not for the blips of pixels that “interrupt” the image. As a result, these modern touches make it look as though the three-dimensional forms are merely paused […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Banksy Returns With Powerful New Work in Ukraine](=)​ [Banksy Returns With Powerful New Work in Ukraine]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Banksy (@banksy) As a street artist who is no stranger to taking a stand on politics, Banksy has now used his art to weigh in on the war in Ukraine. There had been rumblings that the British street artist was in Ukraine, as four stencils […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Adidas Turns “Homer Simpson Backs Into the Bushes” Meme Into Sneakers]()​ [Adidas Turns “Homer Simpson Backs Into the Bushes” Meme Into Sneakers]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Bleacher Report Kicks (@brkicks) Fans of The Simpsons know that the long-running TV show is a seemingly infinite source of memes for every occasion. It's easy to catch yourself organically quoting favorite episodes or replying to a message with an image from the show. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Squirrel Saved by a Compassionate Redditor Comes Back to Visit Every Day](​ [Squirrel Saved by a Compassionate Redditor Comes Back to Visit Every Day] Squirrels have an ingenuity that we humans can’t help but marvel over. As a woman named Chrissy has shared, they are also faithful companions who will come visit the people who came to their rescue. “We helped this squirrel when he was a baby and he comes back to us every day to play,” she […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Transforms Fluffy Clouds Into Playful Cartoon Characters Every Day]()​ [Artist Transforms Fluffy Clouds Into Playful Cartoon Characters Every Day] Every day, Chris Judge shares photos of clouds that he has transformed into playful characters. This ongoing project, aptly titled A Daily Cloud, started during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when Judge was spending more time in the yard with his family. He shared some of these illustrations on his social media and was […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[7 of the Most Magical Christmas Markets Around the World](=)​ [7 of the Most Magical Christmas Markets Around the World] There is nothing quite as merry and bright as a Christmas market. Featuring festive stalls that sell Christmas-y crafts, toasty treats, and warm drinks, wandering around a Christkindlmarkt is like walking in a winter wonderland, with cheer around every corner. With roots in medieval Germany, this annual advent tradition is now popular in cities, towns, and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Archeologists Find 24 Ancient Bronze Statues in Tuscan Spa](=)​ [Archeologists Find 24 Ancient Bronze Statues in Tuscan Spa] The Romans were known for their bath houses, which served as centers of social, health, and ritual significance. Studying these sites, researchers can peer into the lives of ancient civilizations. Recently, archeologists mucking around in the remains of an ancient bath house near Siena, Italy, were investigating a fascinating period of Italian history as the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Solar Power Saves India Billions in Fuel Costs in the First Half of 2022](=)​ [Solar Power Saves India Billions in Fuel Costs in the First Half of 2022] Any advance in regards to renewable energy is worth celebrating, but it's especially meaningful when the good news come from a developing economy and a country that has historically dealt with dangerous levels of pollution. According to a new report, from January to June 2022, India saved $4.2 billion in fuel costs thanks to solar […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Assembles Self-Care Packages and Donates Them to 118 Animal Shelter Workers]()​ [Man Assembles Self-Care Packages and Donates Them to 118 Animal Shelter Workers] Turning 30 can be daunting. Adulthood has fully kicked in, and societal pressures increase. This particular feeling of dread is echoed in pop culture, informing pieces like Bo Burnham's Inside or the musical film Tick, Tick… Boom! Instead of dwelling on this sentiment, Bryan Tsiliacos, a man from the Bay Area, decided to celebrate this […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Elementary School Students Learn ASL to Communicate With Deaf Cafeteria Worker]()​ [Elementary School Students Learn ASL to Communicate With Deaf Cafeteria Worker] According to the Census Bureau, 11.5 million Americans—roughly 3.5% of the population—have some sort of hearing impairment, which ranges from difficulty in hearing conversation to total hearing loss. Despite how prevalent it is, very few people outside of the deaf community know American Sign Language (ASL). While some initiatives have sprouted here and there, such […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Best Friends Move In Together and Are Helping Raise Each Other’s Kids](​ [Best Friends Move In Together and Are Helping Raise Each Other’s Kids]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by SAMANTHA BEST 💋 (@samanthaleighbestt) There's more than one way to be a family. For some people, their friends are their family. These folks, though not related by blood, offer the same type of support that loved ones typically provide. Two best friends named Samantha […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Woman’s Résumé Takes the Cake for Creativity, It’s Actually Printed on a Cake](=)​ [Woman’s Résumé Takes the Cake for Creativity, It’s Actually Printed on a Cake] There are many ways to impress a hiring manager when you’re trying to get a job. Most people just apply online, but Karly Pavlinac Blackburn took inspiration from the age-old saying, “the way to someone's heart is through their stomach.” In a viral LinkedIn post, she detailed how she submitted her résumé on a cake […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Georgia Introduces All-Terrain Wheelchairs That Are Free To Use at State Parks]()​ [Georgia Introduces All-Terrain Wheelchairs That Are Free To Use at State Parks] There are many great benefits to spending time outdoors. Unfortunately, visiting parks and traversing hiking trails is not only difficult but an impossibility for some people. That is why organizations like the Aimee Copeland Foundation have made it their goal to increase access to outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. Recently, they have collaborated with […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Kaketsugi: The Japanese Art of Invisible Mending That Makes Clothing Holes Disappear](​ [Kaketsugi: The Japanese Art of Invisible Mending That Makes Clothing Holes Disappear]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Yoshiko goto (@artisan_of_kaketsugi) Well-loved clothing shows its wear through holes that seemingly appear out of nowhere.  A small hole in a jacket or pair of pants is disappointing, and you might think it’s time to get rid of the garment. But, that’s not always […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Dolly Parton Receives $100M Courage and Civility Award From Jeff Bezos for Her Charity Work]()​ [Dolly Parton Receives $100M Courage and Civility Award From Jeff Bezos for Her Charity Work] By now, we all know Dolly Parton is not only an iconic musician, she's also an amazing human being who devotes a lot of her time and money to causes dear to her heart. We've covered all the ways Dolly Parton helps people, from offering 100% free college tuition assistance to all Dollywood employees to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Photographer Celebrates Rainbow Hummingbird Wings in Beautiful Bird Book [Interview]](=)​ [Photographer Celebrates Rainbow Hummingbird Wings in Beautiful Bird Book [Interview]] A decade ago, Rio de Janeiro-based artist and photographer Christian Spencer made an amazing discovery. At certain sun-lit angles, hummingbird wings transform into tiny fluttering rainbows. They become prisms in the sky—a fact that Spencer only learned after seeing the creatures appear in his film The Dance of Time slowed down to 5% of its normal speed. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Graphic Designer Artfully Photoshops 30 Celebrities With Their Younger Selves]()​ [Graphic Designer Artfully Photoshops 30 Celebrities With Their Younger Selves] Celebrities spend their whole lives in front of the camera. As a result, we get to see them change in appearance year after year. But because of this constant exposure, we often forget how different stars looked in their early years. Graphic designer Ard Gelinck shines a light on the past selves of famous people by […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Learn How To Draw Architecture Like a Pro When You Use These Sketching Supplies](​ [Learn How To Draw Architecture Like a Pro When You Use These Sketching Supplies] When you’re first discovering a new creative skill, having the proper tools can make it easier to learn. The perfect pencil, of course, can’t make you a pro without hard work and practice, but it will get you on the right path. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw architecture in all its […] [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