My Modern Met - September 24 Daily Digest

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These were created by Roman […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rare 1885 Photo Captures the First Licensed Women Doctors of India, Japan, and Syria](​ [Rare 1885 Photo Captures the First Licensed Women Doctors of India, Japan, and Syria] According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, about 36.3% of active physicians in the U.S. are women. And while this number is far from ideal parity, it still means that we’ve come a long way—and all thanks to trailblazers who defied social roles and pursued a medical degree in the early days of modern […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Leica Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Leitz Auction With a Beautiful New Camera](=)​ [Leica Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Leitz Auction With a Beautiful New Camera] German brand Leica makes cameras that have been a favorite tool among creatives for years. That's why, over the last two decades, Leica’s Leitz Photographica Auction has caught the attention of photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. At this event, the company showcases a selection of rare and vintage cameras and lenses from the company's hundred-year-old […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Celebrates the Legacy of the Concorde With a Detailed 2,083-Piece Set](​ [LEGO Celebrates the Legacy of the Concorde With a Detailed 2,083-Piece Set] The Concorde, known for its legacy as an incredibly fast airliner, was only in service for 27 years. Even so, it had a lasting impact on the history of aviation—crossing the Atlantic in a stunning three-and-a-half hours. A speed that contemporary travelers long for these days. While the Concorde retired in 2003, it is not […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Anne Hathaway Shares Her Refreshing Perspective on Aging and Beauty](=)​ [Anne Hathaway Shares Her Refreshing Perspective on Aging and Beauty] Although everyone ages, there is still a sense of shame or fear about getting older for many people. This rings particularly true for those in the entertainment industry. Fortunately, more celebrities like Vera Wang and Jamie Lee Curtis are helping to change the image of maturing and highlight the positives that come with getting up […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Linguists Discover “Miami English” as New Language Dialect Thriving in Southern Florida]()​ [Linguists Discover “Miami English” as New Language Dialect Thriving in Southern Florida] All languages have nuances. Though we may study grammar and vocabulary in school, languages are not set in stone—they are alive. It's this evolving quality that allows us to build new terms that best express our current reality or add new meanings to the words we already have. This mutation of speech goes even further, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Crow Nudges Hedgehog Standing in Middle of the Road to Bring It to Safety]()​ [Crow Nudges Hedgehog Standing in Middle of the Road to Bring It to Safety] A bird telling a hedgehog to hurry across because it's dangerous ️ byu/Shot_Presentation_72 inBeAmazed Some communities have taken extra precautions to protecting wildlife, but roadways are typically dangerous areas for animals. Some cities around the world may have built wildlife overpasses and animal crossing signs, but it's still precarious out there for the critters. In […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Undulating Art Installation Made Up of Publicly Sourced Images Takes Over the Las Vegas Sphere](​ [Undulating Art Installation Made Up of Publicly Sourced Images Takes Over the Las Vegas Sphere] After stunning the world with its spectacular Fourth of July display, the Las Vegas Sphere has opened itself to art installations. The first creative to step up to the plate and utilize the expansive 580,000-square-foot display is Turkish artist Refik Anadol. He took over the venue with an installation titled Machine Hallucinations: Sphere, which features […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Golden Rings Circle Ethereal Portraits of Goddess-Like Women](​ [Golden Rings Circle Ethereal Portraits of Goddess-Like Women] Denver-based artist Marissa Napoletano adds a sparkly touch to her paintings of women. After rendering realistic portraits in delicate colors, she frames subjects with rings of gold, giving her artwork an ethereal appearance that looks like it's from a dream. Napoletano's practice includes both oil paintings as well as large-scale murals. Originally trained at Hartford […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[12 Creative Products To Entertain Friends Before, During, and After Dinner](=)​ [12 Creative Products To Entertain Friends Before, During, and After Dinner] Looking for new ways to entertain your friends? Whether you're hosting a dinner party or game night, My Modern Met Store has unique products to make getting together even more fun. These creative products range from whimsical kitchenware and decked-out tables to activities that multiple people can join in on. 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