My Modern Met - August 3 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Zendaya and ‘Euphoria’ Cast Remember Beloved Co-Star Angus Cloud](​ [Zendaya and ‘Euphoria’ Cast Remember Beloved Co-Star Angus Cloud] Embed from Getty Images The death of Angus Cloud has been a big shock to all, including the Euphoria show family. At just 25 years old, Cloud was considered a burgeoning talent for his role as Fezco in the award-winning HBO series. Although the cause of death has not yet been released, he was open […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Daughter Gets Special Tattoo for Her Dad With Alzheimer’s to Remember Her]()​ [Daughter Gets Special Tattoo for Her Dad With Alzheimer’s to Remember Her] Tattoos can carry an immense amount of significance. Some people get them to commemorate a particular event, and others get one in honor of a person they love. Now, a particular design not only does both, but also serves an important purpose. In a TikTok that has gone viral, a woman named Isabel reveals her […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Standing Sun Bear Is Accused of Being a Person in a Costume, Chinese Zoo Says It’s a Real Bear](=)​ [Standing Sun Bear Is Accused of Being a Person in a Costume, Chinese Zoo Says It’s a Real Bear] Some zoo animals reach celebrity status due to their charisma or significance to the local community. But one particular bear has been making headlines for its very suspicious looks. A now viral video shows a sun bear named Angela living at Hangzhou Zoo, but she’s been raising eyebrows. Not only does she appear to be […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Optical Phenomenon of Rainbow Contrails Are Captured Shooting Out of Planes]()​ [Optical Phenomenon of Rainbow Contrails Are Captured Shooting Out of Planes] Whether you live near a city or in the country, you've likely seen plane contrails, or vapor trails, in the sky. While we usually think of them as being streeks of white, occasionally they appear in different colors. It's just not usually visible to the human eye. India-based photographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee managed to capture this […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[22 Incredible Winners of the 2023 iPhone Photography Awards]()​ [22 Incredible Winners of the 2023 iPhone Photography Awards] Thousands of images were submitted to the 16th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS), and now the overall and category winners have been announced. All corners of the globe have been recognized in the photo contest, which demonstrates the creative capabilities of iPhone photography. This year's grand prize went to Mexico's Ivan Silva, while photographers from […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals? Test Your Geography Knowledge [Quiz]](​ [How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals? Test Your Geography Knowledge [Quiz]] It's time to return to school with this fun quiz about world capitals. Test your knowledge of geography and different cultures in this 20-question quiz. We're not going to lie; it's challenging. So put your thinking cap on and dive in to see how you do. Along the way, you'll learn a little more about […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Stanford Students Create AI Glasses That Transcribe Speech in Real-Time for Deaf People](​ [Stanford Students Create AI Glasses That Transcribe Speech in Real-Time for Deaf People] People with hearing loss and deaf people communicate in many ways—sign language, lip reading, hearing aids, etc. However, methods such as hearing aids and cochlear implants can be very expensive to acquire. Meanwhile, signing and lip reading require eyes on the speaker. TranscribeGlass is the answer for “comfortable wearable assistive technology device for d/Deaf, Hard […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Thaw and Revive 46,000-Year-Old Roundworm]()​ [Scientists Thaw and Revive 46,000-Year-Old Roundworm] The Siberian permafrost is fertile ground for finding—and reviving—prehistoric life, from plants to animals to small microorganisms. A new article study in PLOS Genetics touches on something even more remarkable. In this case, not only were scientists able to find and revive 46,000-year-old roundworms, but they were also able to have them reproduce. The prehistoric […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Cute Piggy Café in Tokyo Lets You Cuddle With Sweet Micro Piglets While You Sip Your Coffee]()​ [Cute Piggy Café in Tokyo Lets You Cuddle With Sweet Micro Piglets While You Sip Your Coffee]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por mipig cafe (@mipigcafe) Around the world, cat cafés have given customers the opportunity to hang out with some furry friends. Now, a little place in Tokyo is offering a more unique type of company. Mipig Café lets you sip a cup of coffee in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[90-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Milestone Birthday by Jumping Out of a Plane](​ [90-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Milestone Birthday by Jumping Out of a Plane] Turning 90 is a huge achievement. That's why a woman named Marg Burg wanted to celebrate it in a truly spectacular fashion. For her milestone birthday, the Arizona senior had one thing in mind: “I’m gonna jump out of a plane,” she told 12News. And so she took to the skies with the help of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[16th-Century Pop-Up Book With Movable Parts Told Fortune and Horoscopes During the Renaissance](​ [16th-Century Pop-Up Book With Movable Parts Told Fortune and Horoscopes During the Renaissance] Astrology may seem frivolous to some today, but it figured heavily into world views during the Renaissance. The stars could have a powerful impact on one's life, including predicting your future. Among the prominent European astrologers was Leonhard Thurneisser, a physician, alchemist, and astrologer who employed his gifts in the court of a German prince. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Creates Portraits of Famous Musicians Out of Cassette Tapes](​ [Artist Creates Portraits of Famous Musicians Out of Cassette Tapes] Much like vinyl did a few years ago, cassette tapes seem to be having a resurgence. So what better time to pay tribute to these portable music vessels? Photographer Amy Corson creates portraits of famous musicians with the magnetic black tape within cassette tapes. From rock stars such as John Lennon and George Harrison to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Malala Yousafzai Shares Playful ‘Barbie’ Photo With Her Husband Who Is “Just Ken”](=)​ [Malala Yousafzai Shares Playful ‘Barbie’ Photo With Her Husband Who Is “Just Ken”]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Malala Yousafzai (@malala) Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie has certainly lived up to the hype. Not only is it the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman, but it's also a cultural phenomenon that everyone is excited about. Even Malala Yousafzai, the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[RIP Angus Cloud: Rising Star of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Dead at 25](​ [RIP Angus Cloud: Rising Star of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Dead at 25] Angus Cloud, the breakout star of HBO's Euphoria, has died at the age of 25. The actor, who starred as Fezco in the award-winning series, passed away at his family’s home in Oakland, California. A cause of death was not announced. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Soccer Fan Takes His Blind Friend to the Stadium and Describes the Whole Match to Him]()​ [Soccer Fan Takes His Blind Friend to the Stadium and Describes the Whole Match to Him] The excitement that soccer awakens in a person is a universal feeling. That's why no one should feel left out of the fun, particularly at a live match in a stadium, where the narration of a sports commentator may not be available. This can be alienating for those with visual impairments. A blind man named […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Bride Asks Parents to Have First Dance at Her Own Wedding Since They Didn’t Have Their Own](=)​ [Bride Asks Parents to Have First Dance at Her Own Wedding Since They Didn’t Have Their Own] Years into their marriage, many couples still look back fondly to their wedding—particularly, that epic first dance as husband and wife. Sadly, not every pair gets one. After eloping at 18, Jacque and Chris Ford never had a ceremony, much less a dance. That's why, when Zoe (their daughter) became a bride, she knew she […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[“Zombie Kid” Returns 16 Years Later to Promote New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie](=)​ [“Zombie Kid” Returns 16 Years Later to Promote New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie] Sixteen years ago, a young kid named Jonathan Ware made internet history. He was interviewed at a Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, wearing zombie face paint and had bleached hair. In addition to his unforgettable look, Ware left a lasting impression with his hilarious response to the reporter who prompted him with, “Jonathan just got […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Get Inspired by Cool Summer Crochet Projects and Join This Online Class to Start Creating Today]()​ [Get Inspired by Cool Summer Crochet Projects and Join This Online Class to Start Creating Today] While crochet may seem like an activity best suited for the cooler months, there are a lot of amazing crochet projects that are perfect for the summer. Nothing proves that more than the fun, fringy bag that creator Khara Plicanic teaches students how to make during her Crochet Crash Course with My Modern Met Academy. 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