My Modern Met - October 7 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to reach out about errors they're seeing when clicking links in our newsletters. Rest assured, our team is working on resolving the problem. In the meantime, to keep enjoying our articles, please clear your browser cache and cookies. We've found that this solves the issue for the time being. ​ ​[What’s Your Perfect Halloween Costume? Take the Quiz](=)​ [What’s Your Perfect Halloween Costume? Take the Quiz] Halloween is right around the corner. Do you have your costume yet? If you are still struggling to figure out what you'll be wearing to your Halloween party, we've made it easy. Just take this simple 10-question quiz, and we'll give you the perfect costume, whether you want something spooky or sweet. This week, if […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[The True Story of José Hernández, the Latino Astronaut That Inspired the Movie “A Million Miles Away”]()​ [The True Story of José Hernández, the Latino Astronaut That Inspired the Movie “A Million Miles Away”] In 2009, astronaut José Hernández saw his dream come true—travel to space as a member of NASA's STS-128 mission. But his path was unlike that of most astronauts. Born to immigrant parents, he spent his early years picking produce in California. Unrelenting about his passion for the stars, Hernández was rejected by the space program […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Art Deco-Inspired Hotel in Macau](=)​ [Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Art Deco-Inspired Hotel in Macau] Macau's Hollywood-inspired Studio City resort opened its doors in 2015 and was so successful that it hired Zaha Hadid Architects for an expansion. Now, one of two hotels planned during Phase Two has opened to the public. Inspired by the rich detailing and bold geometries of the Art Deco era, the W Macau is a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[David Beckham Masterfully Calls Out Victoria For Calling Herself Working Class]()​ [David Beckham Masterfully Calls Out Victoria For Calling Herself Working Class] Honesty is important in any relationship, but especially in marriages. The Beckhams seem to have no issue keeping each other truthful, as shown in a resurfaced video. The short clip captures part of an interview with Victoria. As she's talking to the camera, David peers through the open door and fact-checks her answer—and people online love […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch Nobel Prize Winner Drew Weissman Call His Parents To Tell Them He Won](​ [Watch Nobel Prize Winner Drew Weissman Call His Parents To Tell Them He Won] Embed from Getty Images For some people, nothing beats the feeling of making their parents proud. For immunologist Drew Weissman, calling his mom and dad when he has achieved something is a must, even when he’s 64 years old. The physician just won the Nobel Prize in Medicine alongside Katalin Karikó for their work towards […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[104-Year-Old Woman Breaks World Record for the Oldest Person to Skydive](​ [104-Year-Old Woman Breaks World Record for the Oldest Person to Skydive] You're never too old to fulfill your dreams–or even break records. A 104-year-old Chicagoan named Dorothy Hoffner is a prime example. She has just become the oldest person to skydive, and she had the time of her life doing it. After touching ground following her tandem jump alongside a U.S. Parachute Association-certified instructor, she proudly […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Italian TikToker Shares the Realities of Living in a 13th-Century Castle She Inherited](=)​ [Italian TikToker Shares the Realities of Living in a 13th-Century Castle She Inherited] Like most children, Ludovica Sannazzaro Nata loved playing make-believe while growing up. The only difference is that she had an entire castle to use as her playground. This is because her father is a descendent of nobility, and is a count. And while in Italy, nobility doesn't mean wealth, it often comes with property. When […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Animated Watches Inspired by Beautiful U.S. National Parks](​ [Animated Watches Inspired by Beautiful U.S. National Parks] National parks are where outdoor enthusiasts can find some of the most spectacular sights in nature. While nothing can replace seeing these places in person, creative brand Asterisk Watches has designed beautiful and stylish ways to carry these places with you. The National Parks collection is a series of five watches, which tell time through […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Pick Up These Low Stock Products Before They Run Out](=)​ [Pick Up These Low Stock Products Before They Run Out] With the holidays just around the corner, it's nearly time to start planning gifts for friends and family. If you're someone who likes to plan ahead but hasn't pulled the trigger yet, this might be your sign. Some of our most popular products are already low in stock at My Modern Met Store. Be sure […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[‘Harry Potter’ Stars Pay Tribute to the Late Actor Michael Gambon]()​ [‘Harry Potter’ Stars Pay Tribute to the Late Actor Michael Gambon] Actor Sir Michael Gambon, best known for playing Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise, has died at age 82 following a bout of pneumonia. Winner of four BAFTA awards, Gambon had a storied six-decade career in TV, film, theatre, and radio. After news of his passing came out, his Harry Potter castmates […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Lahaina Banyan Tree Has Sprouted New Leaves Since the Devastating Maui Wildfires](​ [Lahaina Banyan Tree Has Sprouted New Leaves Since the Devastating Maui Wildfires] After the devastating fires that hit Maui a couple of months ago, one of the biggest questions regarding the community’s cultural heritage was whether Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree would survive. The storied tree, which was first planted in 1873, was severely burned during the wildfires. Now, the arborists working on the tree have shared some […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Funny Finalists of the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards]()​ [Funny Finalists of the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards] The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has announced their 2023 finalists, giving us our feel-good fix for the day. This year's shortlist includes 41 standalone photos, three portfolios, and three videos that show off the silly side of wildlife. In addition, the People's Choice Award is now open for voting, which allows the public to have […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Cloud Rings Around a Volcano Takes Top Prize in ‘Weather Photographer of the Year’ Contest](​ [Cloud Rings Around a Volcano Takes Top Prize in ‘Weather Photographer of the Year’ Contest] Chilean photographer Francisco Negroni has been named the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year. His incredible photograph of a lenticular cloud surrounding a volcanic crater beat out a strong list of finalists and earned him the title, as well as a £5,000 ($6,100) prize. Negroni can add the award to his impressive resume, which […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rice Straw Sculptures of Massive Animals Take Over 2023 Wara Art Festival in Japan](​ [Rice Straw Sculptures of Massive Animals Take Over 2023 Wara Art Festival in Japan] Every fall, new sculptures take over the Wara Art Festival in Japan. This annual event is a collaboration with Masashino Art University, in which art students help dispose of unused straw from the rice harvest (wara in Japanese). Rather than let it go to waste, the participants create massive structures based on a theme. 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