My Modern Met - May 15 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Khan Academy Founder Says AI Will Revolutionize Education and Make Guided Learning Accessible to More Than Just the Rich](=)​ [Khan Academy Founder Says AI Will Revolutionize Education and Make Guided Learning Accessible to More Than Just the Rich] For the past decade, Kahn Academy has been a leader among education non-profits. By producing thousands of videos on topics ranging from kindergarten counting to LSAT logic problems, the organization promotes a free, excellent education available to all. Help in algebra and trig, social studies and math, all meet the student where they are at. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Deceased Mom Becomes Posthumous Celebrity After Her Kids Publish Her Witty First-Person Obituary]()​ [Deceased Mom Becomes Posthumous Celebrity After Her Kids Publish Her Witty First-Person Obituary] The last word. Obit in today’s @TheSpec “I finally have the smoking hot body I have always wanted…having been cremated.” pic.twitter.com/YQFOjRJjL8 — Jim Poling (@PolingRecord) February 5, 2019 A woman named Sybil Hicks died peacefully on February 2, 2023, at the age of 81. When she passed, her children knew that not just any obituary […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Adorable “Buddy Holly” Crowned Winner of the 2023 Westminster Dog Show](=)​ [Adorable “Buddy Holly” Crowned Winner of the 2023 Westminster Dog Show]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Westminster Kennel Club (@westminsterkennelclub) All dogs are good boys (and girls), but a particular pup has risen above the rest. Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, has been named Best in Show at the 2023 Westminster Dog Show. The pooch's victory also marked […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Transforms Thrifted Grandfather Clock by Fully Painting It Into a Cosmic Creation](​ [Artist Transforms Thrifted Grandfather Clock by Fully Painting It Into a Cosmic Creation] Thrift store finds are full of possibilities. For some, they offer a new addition to their wardrobe. But for others, it’s just the beginning of an incredible project. Artist Gavin Gerundo recently shared photos of a grandfather clock he bought at the thrift store and how he completely reimagined its surface as a dynamic exterior. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Heath Ledger’s ‘Joker’ Come to Life as a Hyperrealistic Action Figure]()​ [Watch Heath Ledger’s ‘Joker’ Come to Life as a Hyperrealistic Action Figure]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by JND Studios Co., Ltd. (@jndstudioscollectible) There are action figures, and then there are the action figures by JND Studios. The Korean collectibles company creates hyperrealistic mini sculptures featuring characters from popular culture, particularly superhero and antihero movies. Harley Quinn, Cat Woman, Batman, and more […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[24 Creative Art Supplies for Kids of All Ages]()​ [24 Creative Art Supplies for Kids of All Ages] As a parent, one of the best things you can do is foster your child's creativity. Whether you have a toddler or teenager at home, it's so important to allow them to express themselves and learn how to use their imagination. This is particularly vital now when so many kids spend a lot of their […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Designer Creates Colorful Swimming Pool With 130,000 Rainbow Glass Tiles](​ [Designer Creates Colorful Swimming Pool With 130,000 Rainbow Glass Tiles] Argentian-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone has elevated the average swimming pool into a work of art. Working at a house in Jávea, Spain, he used 130,000 mosaic tiles by ONIX to transform the rectangular basin into a pixelated rainbow design. The finished work, titled Chromadynamica Pool, is a beacon of bejeweled light next to modern architecture and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[View the Reconstructed Face of a 30,000-Year-Old Egyptian Man](=)​ [View the Reconstructed Face of a 30,000-Year-Old Egyptian Man] What did a young man look like 35,000 years ago? Modern DNA and computer modeling technology can give us a good, although imperfect, idea. Two Brazil-based researchers—archaeologist Moacir Elias Santos and 3D designer Cícero Moraes—recently published stunning facial reconstructions of a man who roamed Egypt hunting and gathering long before the pyramids and pharaohs. Starting […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Exquisite Architectural Drawings Capture the Special Niches of Cities and Towns](=)​ [Exquisite Architectural Drawings Capture the Special Niches of Cities and Towns] When walking through a town, there are many details that go unnoticed. Artist Stéphane Le Lagadec, however, seeks out these overlooked niches and immortalizes them in exquisite architectural drawings. Using a series of fine liner pens, he captures quiet street corners, picturesque doorways, and hidden dwellings with masterful finesse. Le Lagadec has a background in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[All of the Original Illustrations From Charles Dickens’ Novels Are Available To View Online]()​ [All of the Original Illustrations From Charles Dickens’ Novels Are Available To View Online] Few authors are as world-renowned as Charles Dickens. From Oliver Twist to A Tale of Two Cities, the 19th-century writer produced some of the most acclaimed novels that are still widely read and studied today. And while his work is now enjoyed in book form, it's not how his stories were appreciated during the Victorian […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Immersive Illustrative Worlds Cloak Desolate Landscapes in Soothing Pastel Hues]()​ [Immersive Illustrative Worlds Cloak Desolate Landscapes in Soothing Pastel Hues] From charming street corners to horizons stacked with rooftops, artist Elora Pautrat creates windows into dreamy, ethereal worlds. Her portfolio of Japanese cityscapes and interiors depicts quiet corners of life where there are no people, allowing viewers to place them directly in a variety of beautiful, pastel-colored places. Pautrat traces her love for sceneries to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Fascinating Video Shows How Forearm Bones Twist To Make Everyday Actions Possible](=)​ [Fascinating Video Shows How Forearm Bones Twist To Make Everyday Actions Possible] The human body is simply amazing. While we might know how many bones we have or how the immune system fights off diseases, it's sometimes hard to grasp without seeing physical examples. A video shared by user ExpertAccident on Reddit showcases one of these mind-boggling actions. The footage features a medical model and demonstrates how […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Luxurious Self-Sufficient Eco Lodge in Africa Is Designed To Give Back](​ [Luxurious Self-Sufficient Eco Lodge in Africa Is Designed To Give Back] Italy-based design firm MASK Architects has created a unique eco-safari in Africa that will give back to the surrounding communities. Passionate about the fact that clean water should not be a luxury commodity, MASK Architects has designed modular lodges that produce its water supply using Air to Water technology. Visitors will be welcomed to the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Creates Intricate Metal Armor for Cats and Mice Inspired by World History]()​ [Artist Creates Intricate Metal Armor for Cats and Mice Inspired by World History] The rivalry between cats and mice is as old as time. Can you picture seeing historical artifacts related to their feud, just like you would in a museum? A Canadian artist's work gets pretty close to that. Jeff de Boer creates exquisitely detailed metal armor for cats and mice inspired by ancient cultures and historical […] [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