My Modern Met - February 10 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[You Can Eat a Tiny Mount Fuji at This Japanese Cafe](=)​ [You Can Eat a Tiny Mount Fuji at This Japanese Cafe] When you think of Japan, Mount Fuji is likely one the first things that come to mind. This tall, conical volcano has been an inspiration for art and spirituality for centuries. And while climbing this dormant stratovolcano is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, there is also another way to appreciate this iconic national symbol. The […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Incredible Winners of the 2022 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest](=)​ [Incredible Winners of the 2022 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest] Amateur and professional travel photographers from around the world submitted their best shots to the 2022 Travel Photographer of the Year contest. From these inspiring images, an expert panel of judges selected winners for their portfolio work as well as their best individual shots. In the end, Slovenian photographer Matjaz Krivic was awarded the top […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Mexico Sends Its Search and Rescue Dogs to Turkey to Help in the Search for Earthquake Survivors]()​ [Mexico Sends Its Search and Rescue Dogs to Turkey to Help in the Search for Earthquake Survivors]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Marcelo Ebrard (@marcelo.ebrard) A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey in the early hours of Monday, February 6, leaving behind a death toll of over 8,000 (and counting), on top of 37,000 injured and thousands of toppled and damaged buildings. The earthquake was felt […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Boss Transforms Office Into a “Neighborhood” Where Each Employee Works Out of a Tiny Home](​ [Boss Transforms Office Into a “Neighborhood” Where Each Employee Works Out of a Tiny Home] One company has a unique take on showing up to the office. They don't work from home, but the employees are working… from a home. As a TikTok user named Kylie shared, her boss transformed the company's headquarters by building everyone their own tiny homes to serve as individual offices. There’s no walking down a hall, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Pedro Pascal Hilariously Break Character on SNL]()​ [Watch Pedro Pascal Hilariously Break Character on SNL] Last week's Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Pedro Pascal was an undeniable hit with fans online. While many people latched onto Bowen Yang's portrayal of the Chinese spy balloon in the cold open and Pascal's performance as a gritty Mario in a fake Super Mario movie trailer, there were other comedic moments as well. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rare Wild Cats Found Living on Mount Everest Have the Expressions of a Cartoon Character]()​ [Rare Wild Cats Found Living on Mount Everest Have the Expressions of a Cartoon Character] It's hard to imagine living on Mount Everest, but there are a couple of species that have been found traversing the challenging terrain. Among them is a small species of a wild cat called Pallas's cat, sometimes known as the manul. Though it shares many similarities with the domestic housecat, this hardy feline is capable […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Try Your Hand at Beautiful Lettering With These Drawing Supplies]()​ [Try Your Hand at Beautiful Lettering With These Drawing Supplies] Want to try your hand at some lettering? Hand lettering is a great way to express yourself through written word. If it’s something on your creative bucket list, let Danison Fronda help you cross it off. He teaches an online course called Write Out Your Future: Hand Letter an Inspiring Phrase in which he shares […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Beyoncé Now Has the Most Grammys Ever After Winning Her 32nd Award](=)​ [Beyoncé Now Has the Most Grammys Ever After Winning Her 32nd Award]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@recordingacademy) Beyoncé made history at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Receiving her fourth trophy at this year's ceremony brought her total number of Grammy wins to 32—breaking the record for the most wins by any artist. The historic moment came as […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[2,000-Year-Old Castle Destroyed by Powerful Earthquake on the Border of Turkey and Syria](​ [2,000-Year-Old Castle Destroyed by Powerful Earthquake on the Border of Turkey and Syria] When a powerful earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, February 6, it caused mass devastation. With a magnitude of 7.8, it was the most powerful earthquake to hit the area in at least a century. The tremors, which latest for hours afterward, could be felt as far away as Greece and Lebanon. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Angela Bassett Makes History by Earning Marvel’s Very First Oscar Nomination for Acting](​ [Angela Bassett Makes History by Earning Marvel’s Very First Oscar Nomination for Acting] The Marvel Cinematic Universe has undoubtedly left its mark in the history of film, reaching far and wide across countries, cultures, ages, and more. Even though it may face pushback from critics for one thing or another, its impact on cinema is undeniable. In fact, the creativity of its world-building has even been recognized with […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rare Rainbow Clouds Appear in Iceland Thanks To Freezing Temperatures](​ [Rare Rainbow Clouds Appear in Iceland Thanks To Freezing Temperatures] Professionally, Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir works as the head nurse at a small healthcare center. In her spare time, she loves to photograph and share her surroundings. Luckily for us, since she lives on the eastern coast of Iceland, her surroundings are incredible. As you might imagine, she has plenty of opportunities to photograph the aurora […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[“De-Extinction” Biotech Company Is Working To Bring the Dodo Back To Life](​ [“De-Extinction” Biotech Company Is Working To Bring the Dodo Back To Life] The dodo, a flightless bird that went extinct in the 17th century, has long been among the first animals that come to mind when we think of extinct species. However, their fate is also a testament to how humans can push a whole group of animals to the brink. Now, Colossal Bioscience, a genetic engineering […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Giant Lifelike Animal Sculptures Made Entirely From Upcycled Cardboard](=)​ [Giant Lifelike Animal Sculptures Made Entirely From Upcycled Cardboard] When we think about famous sculptures, marble and bronze are the types of materials that come to mind. Josh Gluckstein, however, embraces a more commonly found medium for his creative practice. The London-based artist crafts realistic animal sculptures by upcycling cardboard into different silhouettes. Gluckstein began using cardboard during the COVID-19 pandemic. “In lockdown, with […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[SNL Creates Funny Trailer for a Gritty ‘Super Mario’ Movie and People Want It To Be Real](=)​ [SNL Creates Funny Trailer for a Gritty ‘Super Mario’ Movie and People Want It To Be Real] It'sa him, Pedro Pascal, the star of #SNL‘s incredible sketch about making Mario Kart into a gritty HBO drama. pic.twitter.com/Fxp5tA9Y5U — Nerdist (@nerdist) February 6, 2023 The much-anticipated and highly criticized Super Mario movie is just a couple of months away, but people online have already had a taste of what the film could […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Actress Viola Davis Achieves Coveted EGOT Status After Grammy Win](=)​ [Actress Viola Davis Achieves Coveted EGOT Status After Grammy Win]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@recordingacademy) On top of being a fierce advocate for inclusion, actress Viola Davis is known for her powerful performances across multiple media. Now, the versatility of her talents has earned her the coveted EGOT status—a title award to those who […] [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