My Modern Met - August 13 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Guitarist Asks Stranger To Sing With Him and Is Shocked by His Amazing Performance](​ [Guitarist Asks Stranger To Sing With Him and Is Shocked by His Amazing Performance] New York City is a place brimming with talent. So, a good singing voice may be hiding just about anywhere. Musician Reginald Guillaume (aka Guitaro5000) knows this all too well. That's what inspired him to launch his Sing With Me project, inviting New Yorkers to join him for a song. His latest encounter with a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Genius Mind of Leonardo da Vinci Is Now on Display in Largest Online Archive]()​ [Genius Mind of Leonardo da Vinci Is Now on Display in Largest Online Archive] Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519. Over the course of his life, the Italian Renaissance man proved his genius across multiple fields, including painting, drawing, inventing, and anatomy. His Codices in particular hold the internal workings of his mind. Spanning about 6,000 pages, these collected notes can now be explored through an online […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Collaborates With Bees To Create Sculptural Wax Skulls](​ [Artist Collaborates With Bees To Create Sculptural Wax Skulls] For nearly 20 years, Slovakian artist Tomáš Libertíny has been working with bees to produce collaborative sculptures. Libertíny, who views himself as the conductor of this orchestra of bees, uses his art to explore the beauty and intelligence of nature. His series Memento Vivere / Feed Your Head is a set of three sculptures created to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[30 Million People Today Are Descendants of Passengers on the Mayflower](​ [30 Million People Today Are Descendants of Passengers on the Mayflower] Are you a descendant of one of the passengers who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower over 400 years ago? Even if you aren't, you've probably met someone who has proudly told you that their ancestors hopped the pond in 1620. Despite being a long-time point of pride—and even class distinction for some New Englanders—the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mysterious Totem Pole Pops up on British Cliff and No One Knows Who Put It There]()​ [Mysterious Totem Pole Pops up on British Cliff and No One Knows Who Put It There] Due to their epic proportions and intricate designs, totems are always a sight to behold. And while most designs out there inspire a feeling of magnificence, one that appeared in the UK is also shrouded in mystery. A totem pole has popped on top of a cliff along the southern coast of Britain, and no […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[First-Ever Mom and Daughter Pair Go to Space Together]()​ [First-Ever Mom and Daughter Pair Go to Space Together]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Virgin Galactic (@virgingalactic) What's your go-to mother-daughter bonding activity? Shopping, a beach day, a hike, or brunch are typical examples of quality family time. Some might take it to the next level with a cute photoshoot or a trip abroad. However, one mother-daughter pair […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Cute Winning Photos from the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards](=)​ [Cute Winning Photos from the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards] After announcing the finalists last month, the Comedy Pet Photography Awards have revealed the winners of its 2023 contest. Michel Zoghzoghi from Lebanon was named the overall winner for a charming photo of his two rescue kittens. As a professional wildlife photographer, Zoghzoghi spends a lot of time out in the field, seeking out big […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Drops Over 60% in July](​ [Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Drops Over 60% in July] The environment is scoring another victory, with data showing that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen at least 60% in July compared to last year. Environment Minister Marina Silva shared the news with the Guardian ahead of a regional Amazon summit intended to bolster the protection of this precious resource. Silva's claim is based […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Massive Flamingo Installation Lands at Florida Airport](​ [Massive Flamingo Installation Lands at Florida Airport] Since late 2022, an enormous flamingo has taken up residence at the Tampa International Airport. Artist Matthew Mazzotta created the giant flamingo as a tribute to Florida's most recognizable bird and to the comings and goings of the travelers who pass through the airport. Titled HOME, the oversize installation has become a favorite of travelers, whether […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Notre-Dame Spire is Being Rebuilt According to Original 19th Century Designs After Collapsing From the 2019 Fire](=)​ [Notre-Dame Spire is Being Rebuilt According to Original 19th Century Designs After Collapsing From the 2019 Fire] In April 2019, the world watched in horror as the roof of Paris's famous Notre-Dame cathedral was consumed by flames. Racing up the spire despite the best efforts of countless firefighters, the flames engulfed the iconic spire, which came crashing down onto the lead roof. Much of the roof was consumed, many of the treasures […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Simultaneous Face-to-Face Language Translation Will Be Offered at Tokyo Train Station This Fall](​ [Simultaneous Face-to-Face Language Translation Will Be Offered at Tokyo Train Station This Fall] Japan is known for its state-of-the-art technology, and its latest creation is a significant step toward breaking language barriers. A new device named Voice Biz UCDisplay offers live face-to-face translation between Japanese and 11 other languages. Developed by printing company Toppan Inc, the translation tool can be best described as a window-like screen. When two […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Miniature Mint Green Electric Car Can Be Charged in Any Power Outlet]()​ [Miniature Mint Green Electric Car Can Be Charged in Any Power Outlet] In cities, space is precious. That's why smaller vehicles like Smart cars are so popular for getting from point A to point B. Now, Fiat is introducing another mini option, and this one is not only fully electric but also cute, too. Called the Topolino, this mint-green automobile sports an eye-catching retro design that makes […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Canoe Capsizes During Couple’s Engagement, Making For Even More Romantic Photos](=)​ [Canoe Capsizes During Couple’s Engagement, Making For Even More Romantic Photos] Known for her beautiful wedding and family photography, Mississippi-based photographer Jessica Knight was looking to shoot new material to advertise her business. So, she got a local couple to agree to shoot a romantic “elopement” out on a pond. Thanks to a few surprises, the photographs turned out better than she could have imagined. The […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ape-Like Hominids Made World’s Oldest Tools 3.3 Million Years Ago, Before Humans Did]()​ [Ape-Like Hominids Made World’s Oldest Tools 3.3 Million Years Ago, Before Humans Did] Humans often think ourselves different from the animal kingdom, differentiated by our ability to think and create with tools. But in reality, apes, otters, birds, octopuses, and many other animals use tools, too. In fact, beyond not being the only modern creatures to use tools, humans were not event the first. Discoveries of stone tools […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dentist Spends His Weekends in the Alps Creating Incredible Astrophotography]()​ [Dentist Spends His Weekends in the Alps Creating Incredible Astrophotography] German photographer Nicholas Roemmelt spends his days examining people in the dentist's chair and his weekend in his “second office”—the Alps. For the past 20 years, Roemmelt has spent his evenings in the mountains, letting his creativity run wild. And for his efforts, he's come away with some of the most incredible astrophotography. Perhaps his […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Find Out How Old You Are Based on Your School Supplies Choices [Quiz]](=)​ [Find Out How Old You Are Based on Your School Supplies Choices [Quiz]] The new school year is just around the corner. So why not do a little back-to-school shopping? In this fun and entertaining quiz, we'll ask you to pick some items for the new school year and, based on your answers, we'll tell you your age. Well, your school age that is. Have a little fun […] [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