My Modern Met - September 14 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Fossilized Footprints Present Evidence of Earliest Known Shoes](=)​ [Fossilized Footprints Present Evidence of Earliest Known Shoes] When were the first shoes created and worn? While archeologists are not able to pinpoint an exact moment of invention, there are good reasons to believe that walking on artificial soles dates back about 148,000 years. Three sites in South Africa featuring prints from early human ancestors bear some striking signs of footwear. As described […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Incredible Winners of the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards](​ [Incredible Winners of the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards] Marine biologist and amateur photographer Jialing Cai has been named the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year thanks to her stunning image of a paper nautilus floating on a piece of debris just after a volcanic eruption in the Philippines. Cai went on a blackwater dive shortly after the eruption and was rewarded with this image, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Freddie Mercury’s Never-Before-Seen Personal Photos Are Sold at Sotheby’s Auction]()​ [Freddie Mercury’s Never-Before-Seen Personal Photos Are Sold at Sotheby’s Auction] To most of the world, Freddie Mercury was a highly charismatic rockstar with a one-of-a-kind voice. But a recently uncovered collection of personal photographs has lifted the curtain on his life off stage, as well as the things that brought him joy throughout his years of stardom. Ina. recent auction called Freddie Mercury: A World […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Woman Finds $6,200 Designer Wedding Dress at Goodwill for Just $25](​ [Woman Finds $6,200 Designer Wedding Dress at Goodwill for Just $25] @emmalifaith Im so freaking excited about this find, i may not even use it when it comes to the day because im not getting engaged or married for awhile but maybe its fate lol also jlo has worn this brand as well #galialahav #galialahavbride #goodwill #weddingdress @Galia Lahav ♬ original sound – Emmali Thrifting is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Incredible Photo of JetBlue Flight Passing Over Blue Supermoon]()​ [Incredible Photo of JetBlue Flight Passing Over Blue Supermoon] When a rare blue supermoon appeared in late August, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy was ready. Known for his highly detailed images of the stars, McCarthy never misses a celestial event. While bad weather nearly foiled his plans, the clouds parted just in time for him to capture a once-in-a-lifetime image from his home in Arizona. Not […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[2023 Minimalist Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Simplicity](​ [2023 Minimalist Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Simplicity] There is something about minimalism, when executed correctly, that is soothing. By stripping away unnecessary details, creators who work with a minimalist aesthetic bring a balance and harmony to their work that makes them pleasurable to view. And this is what the Minimalist Photography Awards celebrates. Organized by B&W Minimalist Magazine, the awards are a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Global Street Photography Contest Honors Photographers Capturing Slice-of-Life Snapshots]()​ [Global Street Photography Contest Honors Photographers Capturing Slice-of-Life Snapshots] With its monthly photography contests, The Independent Photographer promotes talented photographers around the world. Judged by American street photographer Richard Sandler, the March 2023 Street Photography competition demonstrates the high quality of the work creatives submit. From a barber on the streets of India to a colorful market in Ghana, these candid moments are incredible […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Soccer Player Pulls Out UNO Reverse Card After He’s Given a Yellow Card by the Referee]()​ [Soccer Player Pulls Out UNO Reverse Card After He’s Given a Yellow Card by the Referee] Mark Clattenburg getting hit by an ‘Uno Reverse' after showing a yellow card to Max Fosh Can't believe Premier League players never tried this pic.twitter.com/0N5vc6o7xP — SPORTbible (@sportbible) September 9, 2023 In soccer, nobody enjoys getting a yellow card, even if it’s well deserved after playing too rough or for simply buying time. That’s why […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Webb Telescope Discovers Molecules Only Made By Living Organisms on Exoplanet]()​ [Webb Telescope Discovers Molecules Only Made By Living Organisms on Exoplanet] NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made yet another discovery, and this may be one of its most exciting ones yet. When investigating an exoplanet 8.6 times the size of Earth, Webb found that it may be a Hycean world. This means that it has a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and a single ocean covering its entire […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[2,000 Rhinos Will Be Rewilded Over the Next 10 Years](​ [2,000 Rhinos Will Be Rewilded Over the Next 10 Years] White rhinos are among the many endangered species of animals facing extinction. That is why South African John Hume founded the Platinum Rhino project in 2009 and invested over $150 million into protecting and breeding rhinos. As a result of his efforts, the project grew to 2,000 rhinos, representing a stunning 15% of the entire […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Meet the American Pika, Nature’s Most Adorable and Talented Florist](​ [Meet the American Pika, Nature’s Most Adorable and Talented Florist] Putting together a beautiful bouquet is something that florists and botanical artists spend a lot of time practicing. However, there are some critters who are born with this talent. Scurrying across the mountains of North America is a species related to rabbits that has a special affinity for collecting blooms. The American pika is a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Woman Uses Hidden Cameras To Get Candid Look at Birds in Her Backyard](=)​ [Woman Uses Hidden Cameras To Get Candid Look at Birds in Her Backyard] For years we've been following Lisa, aka Ostdrossel, as she documents the incredible feathered friends who frequent her backyard. The German bird lover, who is based in Michigan, uses several backyard cameras that allow her to get a candid look at the birds. Luckily, she's more than happy to share the results, which show all […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Lost Hiker Is Rescued After Being Spotted on a Bear Camera Pleading for Help](​ [Lost Hiker Is Rescued After Being Spotted on a Bear Camera Pleading for Help] Bear Cam saves a hikers life! Today dedicated bear cam fans alerted us to a man in distress on Dumpling Mountain. The heroic rangers @KatmaiNPS sprung into action and mounted a search saving the man. – more details to come. pic.twitter.com/JzgfApK371 — explore.org (@exploreorg) September 6, 2023 Hiking is one of the best ways to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Millie Bobby Brown’s Fiancé Jake Bongiovi Does Her Makeup With Hilarious Results]()​ [Millie Bobby Brown’s Fiancé Jake Bongiovi Does Her Makeup With Hilarious Results]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebobbybrown) With the advent of social media, a new galaxy of creative possibilities opened up in the field of marketing. And the cleverness that has come to define Gen Z has helped them build new ideas on these channels. Just look […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Robert Irwin Rescues a Snake Trapped Inside a Vending Machine](=)​ [Robert Irwin Rescues a Snake Trapped Inside a Vending Machine]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography) Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin continues to follow in the footsteps of his late father, Steve Irwin. From helping a bird with anger management issues to capturing different animals in spectacular photos, his love of nature and wildlife seems to have no […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Dresses Up as Dog’s Favorite Chew Toy and the Reaction Is So Wholesome](​ [Man Dresses Up as Dog’s Favorite Chew Toy and the Reaction Is So Wholesome] What would make your dog's day? While some canines are more food-motivated and would love a special treat, others love their toys above all else. Dog owners and couple Emily Crisp and Ben Mesches thought of the best way to surprise their golden retriever Jolene: dressing up as the lovable pooch's favorite toy and becoming […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Man Sets up Telescope on NYC Street for Passersby To Catch a Glimpse of Saturn]()​ [Man Sets up Telescope on NYC Street for Passersby To Catch a Glimpse of Saturn] Astronomy is quite compelling regardless of your level of knowledge about it. After all, you don't need to be a professional astronomer to be fascinated by a full moon or a starry sky. That's why, when a man set up his telescope in the middle of a Brooklyn street, a lot of people stopped and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[5 Flowers That Are Perfect for Pressing This Autumn](=)​ [5 Flowers That Are Perfect for Pressing This Autumn] As summer changes into fall, there’s more time to spend indoors working on crafts. Flower pressing is a wonderful way to work with your hands and create wall art or cards with items from nature, allowing you to have a bit of the great outdoors while inside. Of course, spring and summer instantly conjure up […] [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