My Modern Met - April 14 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Viral TikTok Video Shows How COVID-Era High School Yearbooks Had Zoom Screenshots as School Portraits]()​ [Viral TikTok Video Shows How COVID-Era High School Yearbooks Had Zoom Screenshots as School Portraits] It's hard to believe that three years have passed since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. While life has mostly returned to normal now, the challenges of those years will remain with many for a long time. TikToker @milaabandzz made a short video recording different pages of her 2021 high school yearbook, perfectly capturing how unusual […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Supermassive Black Hole Speeding Through Universe Is Creating Stars](=)​ [Supermassive Black Hole Speeding Through Universe Is Creating Stars] Black holes are famous for their gravitational power. The celestial phenomenon draws in matter with a powerful gravitational force through a process called accretion. This powerful force can even destroy stars by ripping them apart. NASA has recently discovered a surprising twist on this classic narrative. A supermassive black hole, ejected from its own galaxy, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Visit 135 Countries Aboard This Unique Cruise Ship for $30,000 a Year](=)​ [Visit 135 Countries Aboard This Unique Cruise Ship for $30,000 a Year] Lots of people dream of traveling around the world, but the logistics and price tag make it seem like a far-fetched dream. But what if you could explore all seven continents in just one go? Life at Sea Cruises is now offering a unique opportunity—a once-in-a-lifetime cruise that will visit 135 countries and 375 ports […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Five Artworks by Yayoi Kusama Sell at Sotheby’s Auction for Nearly $23 Million](​ [Five Artworks by Yayoi Kusama Sell at Sotheby’s Auction for Nearly $23 Million] Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has become a household name, and it's no wonder why. Her unique vision of immersive installations and polka-dot-covered objects cannot be mistaken for anyone else, and to this day, her exhibitions are among the most visited around the world. Recently, the 94-year-old artist made another landmark accomplishment, with five of her […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Woman Reunites With Birth Mother 34 Years After Being Given Up For Adoption]()​ [Woman Reunites With Birth Mother 34 Years After Being Given Up For Adoption] It sounds like something straight out of a movie, but an Utah woman who has been actively searching for her birth mother for over a decade finally found and reunited with her. Rachel Ruiz shared the emotional encounter on TikTok, where it has amassed over 4 million views. “I finally reunited with my birth mom […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[13 Eco-Friendly Tips on How To Reduce Your Garbage and Strive for Zero Waste](=)​ [13 Eco-Friendly Tips on How To Reduce Your Garbage and Strive for Zero Waste] The climate crisis affects everyone, and we all need to do our part to help mitigate the detrimental effects it’s having on our planet. While many of the solutions lie in the hands of governments and public policy reform, there are things that we, as individuals, can do to lessen our negative impact on the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Costco Misinterprets Man’s Instructions for Birthday Cake and Results Are Hilarious](​ [Costco Misinterprets Man’s Instructions for Birthday Cake and Results Are Hilarious] Costco will give you exactly what you know you didn't need. by u/FlipDemStocks in funny Throughout the years, cake decorators have fed the internet with (mostly unintentionally) funny creations. Nevertheless, this may be the first time a confection has elicited laughter due to its no-nonsense interpretation of a costumer's request. For practicality purposes, Costco has […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Drew Barrymore Is Being Praised For Interview With Brooke Shields About Childhood Fame and #MeToo]()​ [Drew Barrymore Is Being Praised For Interview With Brooke Shields About Childhood Fame and #MeToo] Since 2020, actor Drew Barrymore has thrived as the host of her eponymous daytime talk show. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be vulnerable with her guests and discuss uncomfortable topics. This is exemplified in a recent interview with actor Brooke Shields. Shields went on the show to promote the release of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Researcher Uses UV Light to Uncover Hidden Chapter of the Bible](=)​ [Researcher Uses UV Light to Uncover Hidden Chapter of the Bible] Recycling isn't something new. For thousands of years, different cultures have gotten creative about using the materials they had on hand. This includes medieval scribes, who were responsible for writing important manuscripts. When materials were scarce, they would look for existing texts considered to be of lower value and wash or scrape the ink off […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Study Suggests That Plants Cry When They’re Stressed](​ [Study Suggests That Plants Cry When They’re Stressed] Forgetting to water your plants happens from time to time. Aside from wilting leaves, it may seem like there are no other signs that the flora is not doing as well as it could. Well, a study published in Cell suggests that plants do have a way of communicating when they are stressed—by emitting high-pitched […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Modern Terrarium Simulates Different Climates to Allow Any Plant to Thrive Indoors](=)​ [Modern Terrarium Simulates Different Climates to Allow Any Plant to Thrive Indoors] In every plant parent's life, there comes a time when they feel a little adventurous. Once they've mastered common houseplants and succulents, they want something a little more colorful, or maybe something exotic for a challenge. But not everyone can replicate the tropical and humid conditions some flora demand at home. Luckily, there are modern […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Constructs Portraits of Famous Faces by Stacking Thousands of Books](​ [Artist Constructs Portraits of Famous Faces by Stacking Thousands of Books] There are many different methods to organizing your library. While some people prefer to sort books by title or author's name, others find enjoyment in arranging covers by their color. Well, artist Jordi Prat Pons takes this approach to another level by constructing massive portraits of famous faces, including one of Vincent van Gogh with […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Discover Your Monumental Match: Which Famous Landmark Are You Most Like? [Quiz]](=)​ [Discover Your Monumental Match: Which Famous Landmark Are You Most Like? [Quiz]] It's Thursday, and that means we've got a new quiz for you. This week, we thought that it would be fun to travel around the world and soak in some of the most famous monuments in history. Whether it's the Taj Mahal or the Eiffel Tower, these landmarks are so well-known that they seem to […] [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