My Modern Met - November 24 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Scientists Use DNA To Reconstruct Face of 19th-Century Man Accused of Being a Vampire](=)​ [Scientists Use DNA To Reconstruct Face of 19th-Century Man Accused of Being a Vampire] The history of New England is steeped in folklore and superstition. While many people are familiar with the Salem witch trials of the late 17th century, which led to mass hysteria and nearly 20 people being hanged, another lesser-known panic swept the area 100 years later. The Great New England Vampire Panic is tied to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ukrainian Pastry Chef Creates Amazing Geometric Cakes and Shows You How To Make Them for Yourself](=)​ [Ukrainian Pastry Chef Creates Amazing Geometric Cakes and Shows You How To Make Them for Yourself] Angular and geodesic are unlikely words to describe pastries, but not if you’re Dinara Kasko. The Ukrainian pastry designer creates cakes that incorporate perfect undulating waves, uniform baubles, and mesmerizing gradients. The results are awe-inspiring and push the boundaries of what we think of as a dessert; they redefine the idea of food art. Kasko […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Discover Why the Retro Vaporwave Aesthetic Is Trending](​ [Discover Why the Retro Vaporwave Aesthetic Is Trending] If you long for the days when RoboCop, TRON, and Escape from New York dominated the big screen or are wondering why the 80s and 90s aesthetic seems to be everywhere these days, we have one word for you—vaporwave. Vaporwave originated as an electronic music genre in the 2010s, when samples of popular 80s and 90s songs and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Save 25% on All Creative Classes During My Modern Met Academy’s Black Friday Sale](​ [Save 25% on All Creative Classes During My Modern Met Academy’s Black Friday Sale] Time is ticking down to the holidays. If Black Friday is your official start to the shopping season, look no further. My Modern Met Academy is having a big sale on all of our online art classes. Our courses in drawing, painting, crafts, and photography are here for you to enroll in and learn from […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Black Friday Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products](=)​ [Black Friday Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products] Black Friday has a reputation for being a bit wild. The day conjures up images of unruly crowds of people lined up early in the morning ready to rush into stores for the best deals. It sounds exhausting—especially when you can kick back and order all your holiday gifts from the comfort of your home. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Get a Look Behind the Calculated Chaos of Crushed Cars in Films and TV]()​ [Get a Look Behind the Calculated Chaos of Crushed Cars in Films and TV] Destruction has been captured in action films in ways that can seem random and effortless to viewers. Audiences don’t bat an eye when they see trucks rolling on the highway, car roofs concaving, and vehicle hoods bending in half on impact. In reality, though, these “accidents” are carefully calculated and rehearsed feats of practical effects […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[“Thanksgiving Grandma” Gets Ready for 7th Annual Meal With the Guy She Mistakenly Invited Over in 2016](=)​ [“Thanksgiving Grandma” Gets Ready for 7th Annual Meal With the Guy She Mistakenly Invited Over in 2016]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por King Jamal (@jamalhinton12) Thanksgiving is here, and that means family gatherings, eating turkey and pumpkin pie, Black Friday deals, travel craze, and also checking in on “Thanksgiving Grandma” Wanda Dench and the then-teenager she mistakenly invited over for dinner, Jamal Hinton. Ever since that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Immersive Exhibit Lets You Step Into David Hockney’s Art Throughout the Years](=)​ [Immersive Exhibit Lets You Step Into David Hockney’s Art Throughout the Years] For years, artist David Hockney has impressed the world with his distinctive, colorful paintings. Now, admirers of his work will have the opportunity to witness the evolution of his style in a new immersive exhibition. Presented at Lightroom in King's Cross, this installation will feature the latest digital projection and audio technology to enhance the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Giant Goldfish Weighing Nearly 70 Pounds Is a Good Reminder to Not Release Your Pets]()​ [Giant Goldfish Weighing Nearly 70 Pounds Is a Good Reminder to Not Release Your Pets] When you think of a goldfish, a cute, tiny fish swimming in its bowl probably comes to mind. But, then again, you've probably never seen a photo of The Carrot. This oversized goldfish weighs over 67 pounds, which is about the same weight as a 10-year-old child. Of course, at that weight, The Carrot most […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Chef Is Decolonizing the Kitchen by Only Using Ingredients Native to North America](​ [This Chef Is Decolonizing the Kitchen by Only Using Ingredients Native to North America] When we think about the cultural elements that have been endangered by colonialism, the language, history, and customs are among the first things that come to mind. However, Indigenous cuisine is equally at risk as any other part of the Native American heritage. Chef Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe from the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Real Dried Flowers Dangle From Ceilings in Immersive Botanical Installations](​ [Real Dried Flowers Dangle From Ceilings in Immersive Botanical Installations] British artist Rebecca Louise Law creates immersive installations using real dried flowers. Dangling from the ceiling like a natural curtain, the flora invites the viewer to interact with the space in a new way. As they move through the strands of delicate petals and pods, there is the opportunity to look at and really study […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[15 Fabulous Flower Vases Offering Creative Ways to Display Your Blooms](​ [15 Fabulous Flower Vases Offering Creative Ways to Display Your Blooms] Whether you’re displaying fresh-cut or dried blooms, contemporary vases offer a stylish way to hold botanicals. There are so many choices beyond the plain, clear glass cylinder forms we so often think of. From colorful cats to anatomical hearts to colorful abstract forms, there is something that will appeal to every type of home decor. You […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Pink Performs ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ as a Moving Tribute to Olivia Newton-John]()​ [Pink Performs ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ as a Moving Tribute to Olivia Newton-John] Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease and Xanadu, sadly passed away last August at the age of 73. After her death, celebrities rushed to pay their respects, praising not only her talent, but also her philanthropic efforts and warm personality. Over the weekend, the latest homage took the form of a powerful […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Japanese Fans Stay Behind To Clean Up Stadium After 2022 World Cup Opener](=)​ [Japanese Fans Stay Behind To Clean Up Stadium After 2022 World Cup Opener] The World Cup has just started in Qatar and though Japan doesn't play until Sunday, Japanese fans have already been making a splash. Influencer Omar Farooq posted a video taken at the end of the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador. To his amazement, Japanese fans stayed behind at the end of the game to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[World Cup Broadcaster Wears ‘One Love’ Armband in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community]()​ [World Cup Broadcaster Wears ‘One Love’ Armband in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community] England, Wales and other European nations aren't wearing the OneLove armband. But ex-England international Alex Scott is inside the Khalifa International Stadium. 💻🖥📱 Watch on @BBCiPlayer, listen on @BBCSounds, get more on the @BBCSport app#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/4pMU2albY7 — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 21, 2022 A BBC sports broadcaster is showing solidarity with LGBTQ+ people during […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rescue Pilots Fly Thousands of Senior Shelter Dogs to Their New Homes for Free]()​ [Rescue Pilots Fly Thousands of Senior Shelter Dogs to Their New Homes for Free]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Pet Rescue Pilots – 501c3 (@petrescuepilots) According to the ASPCA, senior dogs have a 25% adoption rate, compared to the 60% adoption rate of puppies and younger canines. Sadly, this means older dogs have a much harder time finding their forever homes. That's why […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Etsy Has Released Its 2022 Gift Guide With Picks of the Best Handmade Products]()​ [Etsy Has Released Its 2022 Gift Guide With Picks of the Best Handmade Products] If you’re looking for handmade gifts this season, look no further than Etsy. The online marketplace is chock-full of incredible items that are one-of-a-kind and as unique as your recipient is. While that fact is what makes the site so valuable, it can also be totally overwhelming. Where do you even start? Luckily, the Etsy […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[34 Creative Gifts for Music Lovers and Musicians](=)​ [34 Creative Gifts for Music Lovers and Musicians] For many, music is much more than a song on the radio—it's a way of life. Music is tied up in special moments and memories, whether it's the song you danced to at prom or the tune that reminds you of your first love. Musicians and music lovers take their passion to a whole new […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[French Law Now Requires Large Parking Lots To Be Covered in Solar Panels]()​ [French Law Now Requires Large Parking Lots To Be Covered in Solar Panels] “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot,” lamented Joni Mitchell in her 1970 hit “Big Yellow Taxi.” An anthem dedicated to appreciating nature before it's gone, the words are as relevant 50 years later as when they were first sung. With much of the world very dependent on cars, parking lots fill landscapes […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Spectacular Sculptural Facial Hair From the 2022 National Beard and Moustache Championships]()​ [Spectacular Sculptural Facial Hair From the 2022 National Beard and Moustache Championships] Growing and maintaining a beard and mustache is an art that some take very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that there is an annual competition that celebrates epic facial hair. The 2022 Honest Amish National Beard and Moustache Championships has announced the winners of its November 12 competition in Casper, Wyoming. Photographer Greg Anderson was there […] [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