My Modern Met - January 12 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[These Clever Web Comics Always Have a Surprising Ending]()​ [These Clever Web Comics Always Have a Surprising Ending] If you're familiar with the comic strip format, then you're accustomed to finding the punchline in the last panel. And while sometimes, the joke can be expected, artist Ryan Pagelow always finds a way to surprise the reader. Since 2010, he has been the author of the dark webcomic, Buni, which features short amusing strips […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Fills Sketchbooks With Dreamy Pastel Portraits](=)​ [Artist Fills Sketchbooks With Dreamy Pastel Portraits] Opening an artist's sketchbook reveals a lot about their aesthetics and personal vision. For France-based artist Sim Sim, her small hard-cover sketchbooks contain romantic portraits of figures in urban settings. Using pastel and sometimes charcoal, she softly blends colors and different shades to achieve a tender depiction of people living in a moment in time. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ke Huy Quan Delivers an Emotional Speech After Golden Globes Win](=)​ [Ke Huy Quan Delivers an Emotional Speech After Golden Globes Win] The movie Everything Everywhere All at Once has won the hearts of movie lovers and film critics for its unique storytelling and powerful performances. Among its wonderful cast, actor Ke Huy Quan plays Waymond Wang, the movie's male protagonist, a devoted husband. Now, Quan has won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[82-Year-Old Walmart Cashier Retires After TikToker Raises $100K for Him](=)​ [82-Year-Old Walmart Cashier Retires After TikToker Raises $100K for Him]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Rory M McCarty (@mccartyrory_10) If the long shifts standing up and dealing with costumers take a toll on younger, able-bodied cashiers, imagine how difficult it can be on elderly workers. Rory McCarty was buying batteries at a Walmart in Maryland when he came across […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Remarkably Takes Picture of Himself Every Single Day for 15 Years](=)​ [Man Remarkably Takes Picture of Himself Every Single Day for 15 Years] Perusing photo albums is a fun way to look back on years past; seeing what friends and family looked like so long ago, the clothes you’d all wear, the adventures you’d have. For Jordan Wilson, he wanted something a bit more accurate and tangible. At just 13 years old, he decided he would take a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Drone Photography Celebrates the Beauty of Historic High-Rise Buildings in the U.S.](=)​ [Drone Photography Celebrates the Beauty of Historic High-Rise Buildings in the U.S.] Photographer Chris Hytha ventures to the tops of historic skyscrapers by way of drone photography. A recent architecture school graduate, his love of buildings is reflected in his images, and they highlight incredible façades created over a century ago. Hytha focuses his drone on the final floors leading to the structure's spire. In doing so, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hugh Jackman Begs the Academy Not to Nominate Ryan Reynolds for “Spirited” Song]()​ [Hugh Jackman Begs the Academy Not to Nominate Ryan Reynolds for “Spirited” Song] Actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have had a faux feud over the last decade or so, which has manifested in interviews, social media posts, and even movies. Now, the pretend beef between these Hollywood pranksters is reaching its peak as both of them are heading into the studio together for Deadpool 3. Reynolds recently released […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Gray Whale Gives Birth in Front of Whale Watching Boat](​ [Gray Whale Gives Birth in Front of Whale Watching Boat] Going whale watching can be an extraordinary way to observe the behavior of incredible sea creatures. But whale watchers in California got more than they bargained for on a recent trip off the coast of Dana Point. Everyone aboard the boat, including the crew, was left stunned as they witnessed a gray whale give birth […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Viral “Popcorn Guy” Amazes TikTok With His Mesmerizing Snack-Serving Skills](​ [Viral “Popcorn Guy” Amazes TikTok With His Mesmerizing Snack-Serving Skills] Daily chores can be a drag, especially if you just do them mechanically. That's why adding a bit of fun can turn the most mundane activity into something truly enjoyable. Just ask Jason Grosboll, a concession stand worker at a movie theater in Corpus Christi, Texas. Now known as “The Popcorn Guy,” Grosboll has taken […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mom Finds Daughter on Roblox to Tell Her to Take the Lasagna Out of the Freezer](=)​ [Mom Finds Daughter on Roblox to Tell Her to Take the Lasagna Out of the Freezer] For some parents, meeting their kids halfway is the key to communication. Some others, though, go the extra mile. This is the case of ChaCha Watson, a mother from Chicago, who recently went viral for her creative way to reach out to her kid. Watson needed her 11-year-old daughter Miracle to take out a lasagna […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Camera Catches Adorable Raccoon Trying to Catch Snow With His Hands](=)​ [Camera Catches Adorable Raccoon Trying to Catch Snow With His Hands] Every day, security cameras capture all kind of events, from curious animals to intimate celebrations that take place when we think no one is watching. Now, a security cam in Everett, Washington, got footage of a wholesome winter scene. On a night in mid-December, a critter entered Timothy Ellis‘ yard. As the snow fell, the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[First Florida Newborn Is Surrendered To Only Life-Saving ‘Safe Haven Baby Boxes’](​ [First Florida Newborn Is Surrendered To Only Life-Saving ‘Safe Haven Baby Boxes’] On January 5, 2023, the Ocala Fire Rescue in Florida announced that the first newborn was surrendered to the state’s only Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The child was safely recovered and transported to the hospital where they will be up for adoption. The department, which is located about 80 miles northwest of Orlando, has had […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Hyperrealistic Paintings of Crumpled Ornate Rugs With Secrets Hidden Beneath](=)​ [Hyperrealistic Paintings of Crumpled Ornate Rugs With Secrets Hidden Beneath] At first glance, it's hard to separate Antonio Santin‘s art from reality. The New York-based Spanish painter magically renders three-dimensional depictions of ornate carpets that have been creased, crumpled, and otherwise bunched up into thick folds. Although they are made with just oil paint and a brush, their carefully modeled appearance makes it seem like […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Eye-Opening Winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year Contest]()​ [Eye-Opening Winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year Contest] Canadian photographer Samantha Stephens was named Close-up Photographer of the Year 04 for her striking image of two salamanders being consumed by a carnivorous pitcher plant in Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada. Stephens' image beat out over 9,000 other entries from 54 countries to take home the title and cash prize of £2,500 (approximately $3,000). The […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Download Nearly 70,000 Color Photos Showing Life Around the World in the Early 20th Century](=)​ [Download Nearly 70,000 Color Photos Showing Life Around the World in the Early 20th Century] One museum in France is changing the way we view the past thanks to its vast archive of color photographs from the early 20th century. The Albert Kahn Museum has made nearly 70,000 photographs available to the public at high resolution as part of its quest to digitize The Archives of the Planet project. French […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Makes Massive Sand Drawings That Will Eventually Be Swallowed by the Tide]()​ [Artist Makes Massive Sand Drawings That Will Eventually Be Swallowed by the Tide] For land artists, the Earth becomes a giant canvas for their incredible imagery. The French creative known as JBen uses his location on the coast of Royan as a place to produce his massive beach art. His ephemeral designs are intricate—especially considering their scale—and feature a variety of subjects. Sometimes, he carves swirls in the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Poignant Illustrations Imagine Princess Diana and the Royal Family if She Was Alive Today](=)​ [Poignant Illustrations Imagine Princess Diana and the Royal Family if She Was Alive Today] Princess Diana was a beloved figure whose untimely death in 1997 shocked the world. Twenty-five years later, the woman dubbed “the people’s princess” remains in the hearts of those who continue to mourn her death. One tragedy of her fatal car crash is that she never had the chance to see her children grow up, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Studio Ghibli Director Hayao Miyazaki Draws Illustration for the Year of the Rabbit](=)​ [Studio Ghibli Director Hayao Miyazaki Draws Illustration for the Year of the Rabbit] According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the year of the rabbit. In celebration of this transition, Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli shared a charming nengago—a type of New Year's card—via Twitter. Drawn by the 81-year-old director Hayao Miyazaki himself, this illustration features a cartoon rabbit holding a card that reads “2023,” with a quick […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Contemporary Furniture Inspired by Classical Art Brings Treasures of the Past Into Our Homes](​ [Contemporary Furniture Inspired by Classical Art Brings Treasures of the Past Into Our Homes] Viewing ancient art is an awe-inspiring experience. But while this is usually reserved for seeing ruins in museums, Sebastian Errazuriz finds ways of incorporating these historical masterpieces into modern living. The New York-based designer creates exquisite furniture designs inspired by classical art from ancient Greece and the Roman empire, seamlessly melding the past with the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Tucks Detailed Little Landscapes Inside Antique Suitcases]()​ [Artist Tucks Detailed Little Landscapes Inside Antique Suitcases] Traveling allows us to see landscapes we wouldn't be able to explore otherwise. Sometimes, the beauty is so enthralling that we'd like to extend our stay to immerse ourselves in it, or simply have a version of it we could carry with us to marvel at back home. Inspired by questions about personal land preservation […] [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