My Modern Met - September 8 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Watch Two Scientists React to Getting the First Ever Footage of an Extremely Rare Bird](=)​ [Watch Two Scientists React to Getting the First Ever Footage of an Extremely Rare Bird] Researchers react to first-ever photos of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon by u/solateor in nextfuckinglevel Off the top of your head, you can probably name dozens or even hundreds of animals. But how many of them have you actually seen in person? Luckily, animal photographers and videographers provide visuals of these creatures, though sometimes getting that coveted […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Yellowstone Wolf Parents Are Seen Bringing Teething “Toys” to Their Pups]()​ [Yellowstone Wolf Parents Are Seen Bringing Teething “Toys” to Their Pups] Parenting is hard—teething babies, never a moment alone, always hungry pups… These are the human-like struggles faced by gray wolf parents in Yellowstone National Park, where at least 108 wolves roam wild and free in their ancestral habitat. While raising wolf pups is not the same as human children, some of the similarities across the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Thrift Store Painting Bought for $4 Turns Out to Be an N.C. Wyeth Painting Worth $250K](=)​ [Thrift Store Painting Bought for $4 Turns Out to Be an N.C. Wyeth Painting Worth $250K] It's fairly common to find unusual and rather old objects at a thrift store, but sometimes thrifters strike gold. Some savvy or simply lucky thrift store shoppers have discovered items that are worth far more than they initially thought. This is exactly what happened to an anonymous woman in Manchester, New Hampshire, recently. After purchasing […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Spectacular Winners of the 2023 reFocus Awards Capture Diverse Images of the World](​ [Spectacular Winners of the 2023 reFocus Awards Capture Diverse Images of the World] Though it was only established last year, the reFocus Awards has already proven to be a stunning showcase of global photography talent. Honoring both professional and non-professional photographers, the inaugural reFocus Awards shows the depth of the organization's photographic community. Thai photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit won the title of International Photographer of the Year for his […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rare Collection of Photos of Doomed Arctic Expedition Explorers Will Be Up for Auction](=)​ [Rare Collection of Photos of Doomed Arctic Expedition Explorers Will Be Up for Auction] Exploring the unknown can be a risky business. For the 129 members of the Franklin Expedition in 1845, led by Sir John Franklin, adventure turned deadly. All are known or thought to have perished in the icy landscape of the Arctic, leaving behind an enduring mystery as to what exactly happened. Now, a lucky collector […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[RIP Jimmy Buffet: The “Margaritaville” Singer Dies at 76](​ [RIP Jimmy Buffet: The “Margaritaville” Singer Dies at 76] Mississippi-born musician Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully after a four-year battle with Merkel cell skin cancer, an aggressive form of the disease. His best-known song “Margaritaville” captured the imaginations of listeners everywhere for its escapist lyrics. That same song created a dedicated fanbase of “Parrotheads” and sparked […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This Zoo Has Tiny Holes So You Can Hold the Otters’ Little Hands]()​ [This Zoo Has Tiny Holes So You Can Hold the Otters’ Little Hands] @digital_zoo this is so cute @digital_zoo #otter #otterhands #ottersoftiktok #cute #animals #adorable ♬ original sound – Digital zoo Petting zoos have long existed, offering kids of all ages the chance to interact with goats, pigs, and ponies. But did you know there are places where you can also hang out with otters? Not only can […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[97-Year-Old Sir David Attenborough Will Return to TV for BBC’s ‘Planet Earth III’]()​ [97-Year-Old Sir David Attenborough Will Return to TV for BBC’s ‘Planet Earth III’] In 2022, Sir David Attenborough hosted the BBC-produced documentary series Frozen Planet II. In the final episode, the conservationist seemed to make a final plea for the future of our planet. Not only because of how late we may be to take some actions as a society, but because it felt like his career in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[NASA Mission With SpaceX’s Crew-6 Returns to Earth After 186 Days in Space](=)​ [NASA Mission With SpaceX’s Crew-6 Returns to Earth After 186 Days in Space] Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, Steve, @Astro_Woody, Andrey, and @Astro_Alneyadi! pic.twitter.com/ph27m0wP30 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 4, 2023 After 186 days in space, four astronauts have safely returned to Earth. The SpaceX Crew-6 departed from the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday morning and touched down at the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Cher Says She’ll Have Long Hair and Wear Jeans Even When She’s 80]()​ [Cher Says She’ll Have Long Hair and Wear Jeans Even When She’s 80] At 77, Cher is looking as amazing as she always has. A style icon throughout her decades-long career, the singer has never been one to play by the rules. Instead, she has challenged societal expectations about what a woman should do or look like. Just a few years shy of turning 80, Cher recently shared […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[How Bob Barker Used His Influence To Save Animals](=)​ [How Bob Barker Used His Influence To Save Animals] As the host of The Price is Right for 35 years, Bob Barker spent the morning in many people's living rooms. He used his position to not only bring joy to millions but to educate the public about animal overpopulation. Starting in 1979, and until his last episode in 2007, Barker ended every show with the phrase, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sir Anthony Hopkins Stuns Hotel Staff With an Impromptu Piano Performance in the Lobby]()​ [Sir Anthony Hopkins Stuns Hotel Staff With an Impromptu Piano Performance in the Lobby]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Anthony Hopkins (@anthonyhopkins) With 190 acting credits under his belt, Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of the most well-known actors of our time. But in addition to his epic performances—which have earned him two Oscars— Hopkins is a brilliant musician and composer. He recently […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Salvaged ‘Survivors’ Staircase’ Is a Symbol of Salvation for Those Who Fled 9/11 Attacks](=)​ [Salvaged ‘Survivors’ Staircase’ Is a Symbol of Salvation for Those Who Fled 9/11 Attacks] A set of stairs known as the Survivors’ Staircase are part of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. The granite and concrete staircase didn’t originate in the museum, though. Originally an outdoor set of stairs, they were vital to the evacuation of people fleeing from the attacks on the World […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Remarkable Winners of the 2023 Creative Photo Awards](=)​ [Remarkable Winners of the 2023 Creative Photo Awards] An eye-catching tribute to global beauty was awarded the top prize at the 2023 Creative Photo Awards, which is organized by the Siena Awards. Aesthetics from Africa is a portrait of African-American model and influencer Sonia Barbie Tucker. Taken by Chinese photographer Frank Zhang, the stunning image won out over work submitted by photographers from […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Incredible Footage Captures the Moment a Comet Collides With Jupiter]()​ [Incredible Footage Captures the Moment a Comet Collides With Jupiter] Although Earth's neighboring planets are millions of miles away, we are still able to catch a glimpse of them from time to time. Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system, is among the most studied for its size and composition. On August 29, the amateur astronomy account called […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Upcoming “Ring of Fire” Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Broadcast by NASA]()​ [Upcoming “Ring of Fire” Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Broadcast by NASA] Solar eclipses are epic, sometimes once-in-a-lifetime astronomical events. As such, wouldn't it be cool if they got exciting trailers like summer blockbusters do? Well, now NASA has released a trailer for their broadcast of the annular solar eclipse happening in a few weeks, and the footage will surely get you excited about this celestial event. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[2,000-Year-Old Ruins of Stone Roman Building Found in Switzerland](=)​ [2,000-Year-Old Ruins of Stone Roman Building Found in Switzerland] When in Rome, one might expect to find fabulous ruins. When in Switzerland, too, it turns out. A rare and exciting Roman archeological site has been discovered and excavated near Cham, in the Swiss canton of Zug. Dating back 2,000 years, the stone walls stood in the shadow of the Swiss Alps as Julius Caesar […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Peregrine Falcon Fiercely Defending Her Nest Wins Bird Photography Competition](​ [Peregrine Falcon Fiercely Defending Her Nest Wins Bird Photography Competition] A striking photo of a female peregrine falcon fiercely defending her young was the top winner of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year contest. Selected from over 20,000 images, this bird of prey attacking a brown pelican that was too close to her nest earned American photographer Jack Zhi the title of Bird Photographer […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Which American City Is Your Vibe? [Quiz]]()​ [Which American City Is Your Vibe? [Quiz]] There are a lot of incredible American cities, and each one has its own unique personality. Find out which city is best suited for someone who loves a fast-paced lifestyle and which is more tailored to someone who is laid back. Just answer six simple questions, and you'll discover which of five major cities in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Adorable Time-Lapse Shows How Much a Kitten Grows up in Its First Months of Life]()​ [Adorable Time-Lapse Shows How Much a Kitten Grows up in Its First Months of Life] Aided by his camera, self-described “catographer” Nils Jacobi has made a career out of capturing the playful side of cats. We've been marveled by his work before, as it masterfully brings out the true side of these seemingly unfazed pets. Recently, he started working on a different project—one that sweetly documents the first months of […] [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