My Modern Met - July 12 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Longyou Caves: The Ancient Chinese Caves You’ve Never Heard Of](=)​ [Longyou Caves: The Ancient Chinese Caves You’ve Never Heard Of] In 1992, farmers near the village of Shiyan Beicun in Zhejiang province, China, were considering several ponds on their lane. They decided to drain them, but beneath the water lay a mystery. Draining the water revealed five stone caves, strangely crafted. This shocking discovery led to unearthing 19 more caverns. With 24 in total, these […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[78-Year-Old Man Proposes to Long Lost High School Sweetheart After Rekindling Decades Later]()​ [78-Year-Old Man Proposes to Long Lost High School Sweetheart After Rekindling Decades Later] How long would you wait for the love of your life? A moving marriage proposal by an older man is melting hearts around the world. In a video posted to TikTok, Dr. Thomas McMeekin is seen on his knees at Tampa International Airport. As he reads a heartfelt letter to his sweetheart, Nancy Gambell, she […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Tiny Drone Cam Can Fold Up and Fit in Your Pocket](=)​ [This Tiny Drone Cam Can Fold Up and Fit in Your Pocket] Drones allow you to take amazing stills and videos from angles that simply aren't possible on the ground. But they aren't always the most portable option. That's where Hover X1 comes in. This lightweight self-flying camera can slip in your pocket, purse, or backpack with ease. At just 125 grams (about 0.28 pounds), it won't […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Norwegian Family Discovers Bronze Age Rock Paintings on a Hike](​ [Norwegian Family Discovers Bronze Age Rock Paintings on a Hike] What's the coolest thing you've discovered on a hike? An interesting plant, a pretty rock, or maybe something left behind by another hiker? For one Norwegian dad, a family hike turned into a thrilling discovery. As announced by the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU), an unassuming rock found outside of Oslo is actually […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Injured Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home From Gary Sinise Foundation](=)​ [Injured Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home From Gary Sinise Foundation] Getting a new home is exciting for any family, but it has been particularly emotional for a man named Jose Armenta. The Marine Corps veteran lost both his legs during a tour in Afghanistan, and now, he’s being repaid for his service thanks to actor Gary Sinise’s charity. The Gary Sinise Foundation has gifted Armenta […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photographer and Model Break Guinness World Record for Deepest Underwater Photoshoot](=)​ [Photographer and Model Break Guinness World Record for Deepest Underwater Photoshoot] What began as a joke on how to safely conduct a photo shoot during COVID-19 restrictions soon turned into a creative adventure that Steve Haining will never forget. The Canadian photographer worked with model Ciara Antoski and a host of experts to produce an epic photoshoot that went up to 32 feet underwater. It not […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[10 Tips and Tricks for Using Colored Ink to Create Stunning Illustrations](​ [10 Tips and Tricks for Using Colored Ink to Create Stunning Illustrations] When we think of illustrations, using a pen, pencil, or even an iPad often comes to mind. But have you ever considered using colored ink? It's the medium of choice for illustrator Anna Sokolova, who has written a book about the topic and teaches My Modern Met Academy's online course about colored inks. While they […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Northern Lights Will Be Visible From Multiple U.S. States This Week](=)​ [Northern Lights Will Be Visible From Multiple U.S. States This Week] The Northern Lights are one of the most fascinating sky phenomena out there. Although they are more common in places closer to the North Pole, strong geomagnetic storms can make them more visible at lower latitudes than usual. One such storm is taking place later this week, and with it, the skies of some states […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Actor John Krasinski Photobombs Perfect Picture of ‘Oppenheimer’ Cast](=)​ [Actor John Krasinski Photobombs Perfect Picture of ‘Oppenheimer’ Cast]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) The movie Oppenheimer will be coming out very soon on July 21, 2023. In anticipation of its release, actor Robert Downey Jr. tried to snap the perfect group shot of the cast. He nearly succeeded, but then he noticed that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kristen Bell Shares Her Epic Dinner Party in One Star-Studded Photo](=)​ [Kristen Bell Shares Her Epic Dinner Party in One Star-Studded Photo]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by kristen bell (@kristenanniebell) Now that summer is in full swing, people everywhere are flocking to the beaches and mountains for vacations. Hollywood stars are no exception. Actor Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard are visiting Idaho for their July getaway and shared a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch 100 People Scream as Loud as They Can in This Funny and Cathartic Video]()​ [Watch 100 People Scream as Loud as They Can in This Funny and Cathartic Video] What makes you scream? It can be fear, it can be excitement. Others can scream from a mere need of catharsis. Ultimately, it's a universal activity charged with emotion. As part of their Keep it 100 series, Cut recently asked 100 people to scream at the top of their lungs on camera. The result is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[75-Year-Old Becomes First Woman To Complete 4,800-Mile North Country Trail Twice]()​ [75-Year-Old Becomes First Woman To Complete 4,800-Mile North Country Trail Twice]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by North Country Trail Assoc. (@northcountrytrail) The North Country Trail encompasses eight states and spans an impressive 4,800 miles. Completing it once is a feat in itself, but one hiker has just made history by becoming the first woman to finish the trail twice. Joan […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This 16th-Century Manual Is the First English Guide on ’The Art of Swimming’](=)​ [This 16th-Century Manual Is the First English Guide on ’The Art of Swimming’] How did you learn to swim? Chances are your parents signed you up for swim classes at the local pool, or perhaps your grandpa took the old fashioned, ill-advised route of tossing you straight in to learn by necessity. Swimming is something that is often learned by doing rather than reading, but that wasn’t always […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[These Portable Watercolor Sets Are the Same Size as Your Smartphone](​ [These Portable Watercolor Sets Are the Same Size as Your Smartphone] Whether you're a new artist or a seasoned painter, watercolors are a versatile and fun medium to work with. Most of the time, you will see these paints available in the form of tubes or pans. Well, Viviva Colors is giving creatives more options with its line of innovative art supplies that are both portable […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Fourth Child, Wren Alexander Stephens]()​ [Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Fourth Child, Wren Alexander Stephens]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por John Legend (@johnlegend) Model Chrissy Teigen and musician John Legend have welcomed their fourth child. Just months after the birth of baby Esti Maxine, the family just got bigger with the arrival of their baby boy, Wren Alexander Stephens. The newest addition to their […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This “Bloody” Pearl Necklace Will Make You Feel Like an Elegant and Timeless Vampire]()​ [This “Bloody” Pearl Necklace Will Make You Feel Like an Elegant and Timeless Vampire] Whatever your style is, the right accessory can always elevate and transform an outfit. This goth-looking necklace is just that kind of piece. A unique twist on a timelessly elegant piece, this uniquely quirky pearl necklace includes precisely placed crimson coloring and red beads that sprout from the main choker to emulate droplets of blood, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Weatherman Cheekily Sneaks Song Lyrics Into His Live Forecasts and Takes Requests From Fans]()​ [Weatherman Cheekily Sneaks Song Lyrics Into His Live Forecasts and Takes Requests From Fans] @weatheradam Replying to @focusst776 Bohemian Rhapsody in the weather? Challenge accepted! @queenofficial @adamlambert #queen #bohemianrhapsody #ramimalek #freddiemercury #weather #challenge #challengeaccepted #sneakingwordsintheweather #weatheradam #waynesworld ♬ Bohemian Rhapsody – Remastered 2011 – Queen Listening to music can make your work day more fun, but what about actually making your favorite songs part of your duties? Adam Krueger, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Woman Has Fed Generations of One Fox Family Every Day for the Last 25 Years]()​ [Woman Has Fed Generations of One Fox Family Every Day for the Last 25 Years] Foxes are best known for their beautiful red fur and adorable faces; but now, they've also gained fame for their appetite. A woman named Sharon Hughes has been feeding a fox family that has shown up to her door in Scotland for the last 25 years. The animal lover captures their visits on video and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Japanese Farmers Have Created a Fresh New Fruit Called the ‘Lemon Melon’](​ [Japanese Farmers Have Created a Fresh New Fruit Called the ‘Lemon Melon’] When we think of Japanese innovation, our mind usually goes to the country’s leading advancements in technology. But Japan’s agriculture is proving to be just as innovative. In fact, Japanese farmers in Hokkaido have just announced the creation of a new fruit: the Lemon Melon. According to reports, the Lemon Melon is round like a […] [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