My Modern Met - August 16 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Watch This Highly Skilled Drummer’s Mind-Blowing Covers of Famous Rock and Pop Songs](​ [Watch This Highly Skilled Drummer’s Mind-Blowing Covers of Famous Rock and Pop Songs] In popular music, drums usually have more of a supporting role, with vocals and even guitars taking the limelight. But in the hands of Jorge Garrido, a drummer better known as El Estepario Siberiano (“The Siberian Lone Wolf”), this instrument gets to be the star. Garrido's high intensity drum covers of rock and pop songs […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Hawaiian Zookeeper Bravely Saves Critically Endangered Animals From Wildfires]()​ [Hawaiian Zookeeper Bravely Saves Critically Endangered Animals From Wildfires] Human lives were not the only ones threatened by the Maui wildfires. Numerous animals, many of which are critically endangered, were put at great risk from the disaster. On August 8, the fire threatened to spread to the Maui Bird Conservation Center in Makawao, which houses some of the rarest species on the planet. Before […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[82-Year-Old Widower Is “Adopted” by a Family in the Neighborhood]()​ [82-Year-Old Widower Is “Adopted” by a Family in the Neighborhood] Some people find friends for life in their next door neighbors, or at least someone to spend some fun afternoons with. But a woman named Sharaine Caraballo and her family found something bigger than that. After arriving in Texas from Rhode Island, Caraballo and her husband Wilson wondered if they would fit in easily. They […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[One of These Five Black Artists’ Designs Will Be Chosen for the Harriet Tubman Memorial in Philadelphia]()​ [One of These Five Black Artists’ Designs Will Be Chosen for the Harriet Tubman Memorial in Philadelphia] In 2022, Philadelphia announced plans for a memorial dedicated to abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who helped rescue dozens of escaped people after escaping slavery herself. The original proposal included a statue by Wesley Wofford, a white male artist, prompting residents' criticism. Fortunately, the City of Philadelphia's Office of Arts Culture, and the Creative Economy (OACCE) listened […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Transparent Beehive Lets Beekeepers See the Bees at Work]()​ [This Transparent Beehive Lets Beekeepers See the Bees at Work] Have you ever been curious about what it looks like inside of a beehive? Well, the startup IVRY-B has developed an elegant and sustainable solution. They've created a rounded beehive made from durable plywood with a transparent cover that allows beekeepers to look at the world of bees without disturbing the hive. “Our vision is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Classic ‘Contax G2’ Camera Is Given a Very Colorful Makeover](=)​ [Classic ‘Contax G2’ Camera Is Given a Very Colorful Makeover] If you're a photography aficionado, you may be quite familiar with the Contax G2 camera. Produced between 1996 and 2005, this innovative piece of technology was considered to be the most advanced rangefinder of its time. Though there's no news of a newer model being made, it is still possible to find vintage cameras online. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[25 Autumnal Accessories To Make You Feel Festive This Fall]()​ [25 Autumnal Accessories To Make You Feel Festive This Fall] As temperatures start to drop and daylight slowly dwindles, you're probably ready to get into the autumnal spirit. Much like cozy movie marathons and pumpkin-flavored everything, fall accessories are a festive way to warmly welcome the season. Each of these unique accouterments will keep you looking seasonably stylish—even when you're all bundled up. A delicate fall leaf […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[11 Different Types of Painting That Every Artist Should Know](​ [11 Different Types of Painting That Every Artist Should Know] Over the course of history, the way artists have painted—and the mediums they use—has evolved. New technology and changing tastes mean that the paints used by artists have continued to diversify. But how do you know which is the right type of paint for you? Many of us are familiar with watercolor, oil, and acrylic […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Curiosity Rover Has Been Climbing a Mountain on Mars Since 2014]()​ [Curiosity Rover Has Been Climbing a Mountain on Mars Since 2014] Just keep climbing, climbing. That could be the Mars rover's motto. Known as Curiosity, the vehicle has been exploring the area of Gale Crater on the Red Planet. This 3.5-billion-year-old crater once held water, and from its center rises Mount Sharp, a 3.4-mile-tall hill. Curiosity's photographs and data have been universe-changing for astronomers. Despite her […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Will Lahaina’s 150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Survive the Devastating Maui Wildfires?](=)​ [Will Lahaina’s 150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Survive the Devastating Maui Wildfires?] The Hawaiian island of Maui is dealing with one of the biggest disasters in its history. As of August 14, the deadly wildfires continue to ravage the island. According to CNN, the death toll has risen to 99, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for. On top of the tragic loss of life and the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hypnotic Timelapse Shows What Happens to Cigarettes in Soil for a Year]()​ [Hypnotic Timelapse Shows What Happens to Cigarettes in Soil for a Year] Nature works in ways we sometimes can't fully grasp. This is especially true for slower processes that take months or years. For example, to shed light on how soil can decompose familiar objects, a creator known as Photo Owl produces enlightening timelapses that show what earth can do over a long period of time. In […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[These 18 Funny Signs From an Iconic Texas Restaurant Will Brighten Your Day]()​ [These 18 Funny Signs From an Iconic Texas Restaurant Will Brighten Your Day] Austin's El Arroyo restaurant has been making good use of its marquee sign for over 25 years. Since the early 1980s, the Tex-Mex restaurant has been putting up a fun, witty phrase each day. The original owner started using the sign this way, and the tradition is still going strong. Whether they are silly puns […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[City of Toronto Helps Artist Find Sentimental Sketchbook He Worked on for 10 Years](=)​ [City of Toronto Helps Artist Find Sentimental Sketchbook He Worked on for 10 Years] For many artists, sketchbooks are important tools to document their ideas and creative progress. Toronto-based artist Dmitry Bondarenko kept a hard-wearing journal for 10 years, using it to illustrate trips back home to Russia and practice painting in gouache and acrylic, among other things. That is why, when he noticed it missing after his bike […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[With These 6 Expert Embroidery Tips You’ll Be Stitching in No Time](=)​ [With These 6 Expert Embroidery Tips You’ll Be Stitching in No Time] Whether you are looking for a new creative craft or have recently taken up embroidery, there is so much that you can accomplish with a needle and some thread. From thread painting to cross-stitch, there are a wide variety of techniques to choose from to get the effect that you are after. And while it […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Here’s Where You Can Donate To Help Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts]()​ [Here’s Where You Can Donate To Help Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Northern Provisions (@northernprovisions) On August 8, the historic town of Lahaina was devastated by an unprecedented wildfire that raged across Maui, Hawai’i. The death toll of this tragic event has already surpassed 90 people, with hundreds more still missing and unaccounted for. In addition […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Man Scales 19-Story Building to Rescue Mother From a Fire in Philadelphia](=)​ [Man Scales 19-Story Building to Rescue Mother From a Fire in Philadelphia] Most of us would go to great lengths to help a loved one in danger, but would you be able to scale a building to reach them? That's exactly what one man did when a fire broke out in his mother's apartment building in Philadelphia. In 2019, a man named Jermaine, who was 35 years […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Say “Every Black Girl Deserves Her Flowers“ After Daughter’s Recital](​ [Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Say “Every Black Girl Deserves Her Flowers“ After Daughter’s Recital] For parents, there are few things as endearing as their kids' dance recitals. Not only is it super cute to see them moving around on stage, but it's also inspiring to see their dedication to learning the choreography and executing it for the people they love. Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, parents to 4-year-old Kaavia […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Adorable Black Bear is Spotted Napping in Abandoned Bald Eagle Nest]()​ [Adorable Black Bear is Spotted Napping in Abandoned Bald Eagle Nest] Bears are famously big nappers. They hibernate in winter (technically called torpor, a deep sleep), dig into dens, and snuggle into comfy spots nightly. Like cats, they can sometimes find unusual locations to rest. Recently, researchers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) spotted a black bear nestled in a unique place—it was curled […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Energetic Teacher Makes Physics Accessible and Fun in Insightful Series of Educational Videos](=)​ [Energetic Teacher Makes Physics Accessible and Fun in Insightful Series of Educational Videos] Out of all fields of science, physics has a reputation for being daunting to the general public. On top of complex formulas, the abstract concepts that make it up are sometimes simply hard to grasp. That's why professor Tatiana Erukhimova works alongside the team of the Physics & Astronomy department at Texas A&M University (TAMU) […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Stunning Medieval Mosaic Floors of the Duomo Di Siena Are Revealed Only Twice a Year](=)​ [Stunning Medieval Mosaic Floors of the Duomo Di Siena Are Revealed Only Twice a Year] Decoration is usually found on the walls, but why not the ceilings and floors too? That's clearly what the medieval artists and architects who built the 13th-century masterpiece, the Duomo Di Siena. Known in English as Siena Cathedral, the incredible Gothic masterpiece is richly decorated down to the dirt. Its incredible mosaic floor—largely created between […] [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