My Modern Met - August 29 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[5,000-Year-Old Iranian Vase Features the First Known Animation]()​ [5,000-Year-Old Iranian Vase Features the First Known Animation] Flipbooks are a common craft among children. By repeatedly sketching a stick figure on the edges of a pad of paper or Post-it notes and flipping it back, you can see the drawing move. These crafts are more than mild amusement, they are also the essence of how sequential art was born and an intriguing […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Post Malone Gifts a Young Fan the Shoes He’s Wearing at a Meet-And-Greet]()​ [Post Malone Gifts a Young Fan the Shoes He’s Wearing at a Meet-And-Greet] There are some musicians who, when given the opportunity to make a fan's day, happily take the chance. Rapper Post Malone is certainly one of them, a viral video shows. As part of the promotion for his new album, Austin, he held a meet-and-greet with fans from all walks of life. However, it was a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[American and Australian Pole Vaulters Agree to Share Gold Medal After Exhaustive Playoff](​ [American and Australian Pole Vaulters Agree to Share Gold Medal After Exhaustive Playoff]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por The Olympic Games (@olympics) For many athletes, a gold medal represents the ultimate professional goal. After all, who wouldn't want to be named the best at their sport? Well, for two pole vaulters, sharing the glory means more than being named the sole winner. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[On August 30, Stargazers Have the Chance to See a Rare Blue Supermoon]()​ [On August 30, Stargazers Have the Chance to See a Rare Blue Supermoon] It will be worth staying up a bit late on August 30, 2023. If the weather is clear, people across the country should be able to gaze up upon a rare occurrence: a blue supermoon. While not technically blue in color, the moon will be shockingly bright and large as it travels its closest to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[James Webb Space Telescope Captures the Ring Nebula in Stunning New Images]()​ [James Webb Space Telescope Captures the Ring Nebula in Stunning New Images] The James Webb Space Telescope has captured another incredible image, this time of the doughnut-shaped Ring Nebula. Since launching into space in December of 2021, the telescope has sent stunning images to Earth. These have included celestial landmarks as never seen before, including the Pillars of Creation, the Tarantula Nebula, and even the births of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Four Online Painting Classes Will Make You Want to Pick Up a Brush and Find Your Inner Artist](=)​ [Four Online Painting Classes Will Make You Want to Pick Up a Brush and Find Your Inner Artist] Whether you want to paint like an Old Master or find a way to express yourself, there's nothing more satisfying than creating a painting. Working with acrylics is a great starting point because they are affordable, versatile, and long-lasting. So, it's no wonder that My Modern Met Academy's online painting classes focus on this medium. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[The World’s Oldest Cat Door Has Been Letting Working Cats Enter the Cathedral Since the 14th Century](=)​ [The World’s Oldest Cat Door Has Been Letting Working Cats Enter the Cathedral Since the 14th Century] In medieval days, cathedrals would have been overrun with mice and rats without a feline prowling the premises. To keep vermin in check, the magnificent Exeter Cathedral—known formally as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter—has employed cats for centuries. In fact, they even added a cat flap to one of the structure's doors, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[The Way This Artist Organizes Objects Into Perfect Arrangements Is Incredibly Satisfying](​ [The Way This Artist Organizes Objects Into Perfect Arrangements Is Incredibly Satisfying] Leaves, fruits, and even butterflies come together to form unexpectedly beautiful arrangements in Kristen Meyer‘s art. The Connecticut-based prop stylist and designer specializes in geometric flat lays containing dozens of different objects. They are laid out in evenly spaced patterns until they form stunning designs that look computer-made. The choice of materials in Meyer's flat […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Offbeat Photographs of Ballet Dancers Honor the Artistry of Analog Photography]()​ [Offbeat Photographs of Ballet Dancers Honor the Artistry of Analog Photography] Armed with a Hasselblad 500CM camera, fine art photographer David Teran traveled the world to capture the beauty of ballet. Now, he's put the results together in a stunning coffee tablebook titled Hasselblad Ballet. Currently available on Kickstarter, the book features over 250 photographs of over 100 ballerinas from 19 different countries. Using his background […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[90-Year-Old Store Clerk Raises Over $220K for Charity With No Plans To Stop Anytime Soon](=)​ [90-Year-Old Store Clerk Raises Over $220K for Charity With No Plans To Stop Anytime Soon] Former Man of Rochdale, Alan Wrigley, celebrates his 90th birthday pic.twitter.com/vZ4QnlvfLa — Rochdale Online (@RochdaleOnline) August 19, 2023 In the English town of Oldham, Alan Wrigley is a local celebrity. The 90-year-old has been a steadfast employee at the local B&Q—a chain of DIY stores in the UK—for more than 20 years. During that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ingenious Bird on CO2 Monitor Drops Down When You Should Open a Window for Fresh Air](=)​ [Ingenious Bird on CO2 Monitor Drops Down When You Should Open a Window for Fresh Air] Between work and home, most people spend the majority of their days indoors. As such, maintaining good air quality inside is incredibly important to our health. To make keeping track of this easier, Birdie Design has created a cute and functional device that will quietly give a cue when CO2 levels are too high. Birdie […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Adidas Sneakers With “Homer Simpson Backs Into Bushes” Meme Are Finally Available]()​ [Adidas Sneakers With “Homer Simpson Backs Into Bushes” Meme Are Finally Available] Homer Simpson is undoubtedly a cartoon icon and the scene of him disappearing into a wall of bushes is just as iconic. The brief scene turned into a beloved meme in 2010, despite it airing in 1994 in an episode of The Simpson titled Homer Loves Flanders. Now, the visual is still incredibly funny and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Woman Gives Her Baby the Same Last Name as The Stepdad Who Raised Her and Films His Reaction](​ [Woman Gives Her Baby the Same Last Name as The Stepdad Who Raised Her and Films His Reaction] Family is much more than blood. It's those who truly love us and care for us. This is evident in the many step-parents who would do anything for their step-kids. Recently, a woman who was raised by a loving stepdad found a unique way to let him know how deep their bond is. In a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Gold Medalist Para-Athlete Shares the Spotlight With His Opponent by Raising His Hand After the Match](=)​ [Gold Medalist Para-Athlete Shares the Spotlight With His Opponent by Raising His Hand After the Match] Displays of sportsmanship have a way of touching people's hearts. A recent example shows that the spotlight doesn't have to shine on just the victor. After being named winner at the 2023 Asian Para-Karate Championships, Iranian athlete Farzad Safavi Vardin knew he wanted to share the glory. Following the standard bow, he sprinted across the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Quick Guide to the Rule of Thirds for Artists and Photographers](=)​ [Quick Guide to the Rule of Thirds for Artists and Photographers] Most creatives, from painters to photographers, will have come across the Rule of Thirds at some point. Anyone who deals in producing visually appealing work will have had this golden guideline pushed on them in order to achieve a balanced composition. But what is the Rule of Thirds? And where does it come from? What […] [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