My Modern Met - October 23 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​[Pixar Releases Playful Crocs That Look Like Mater From ‘Cars’](=)​ [Pixar Releases Playful Crocs That Look Like Mater From ‘Cars’] Love them or hate them, Crocs are known for being some of the most comfortable shoes out there. On top of their cozy appeal, the classic clogs come in a wide array of colors and patterns. But arguably the best part of its design is that it is essentially a blank canvas for fun collaborations. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Playful Erasers of Men Who Go Bald As You Use Them](​ [Playful Erasers of Men Who Go Bald As You Use Them] Everyone makes mistakes, which is why a good eraser is a must-have. While most don't think of it as the most exciting stationery supply to pick out, there are many cute erasers that add a bit of whimsy to your desk. Japanese artist Kazuya Ishikawa, for instance, designed a playful eraser that begins as a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Here’s What the Spookiest “Boogeyman” Looks Like in Different Countries](​ [Here’s What the Spookiest “Boogeyman” Looks Like in Different Countries] Whether it was the Boogeyman, Krampus, or El Coco, most of us grew up with a mysterious, scary figure that lurked in the shadows. Our parents would bring it up as a way to make us behave or make sure we went to bed at night. Depending on where you grew up, this figure could […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Students Use AI To Decipher Words of Ancient Scroll Burned by Mount Vesuvius]()​ [Students Use AI To Decipher Words of Ancient Scroll Burned by Mount Vesuvius] Lost libraries hold something of a mystique. The lost library of Alexandria, for example, famously burned in 48 BCE. Similarly, writings to be found in Pompeii and Herculaneum were so charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE that they now resumble scroll-shaped lumps of coal. However, due to the preservation effect of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[AI Is Used To Share What Ancient Languages Sounded Like]()​ [AI Is Used To Share What Ancient Languages Sounded Like] Most students study at least one other language in school. While most learn French or Spanish—popular languages that are commonly spoken today—some may choose to study a “dead language” like Latin. Learning an ancient language, however, can be a strange endeavor for many people, since in many cases, it is unclear what the pronunciation was […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Charming Whale Dish Will Keep Butter at the Perfect Temperature]()​ [This Charming Whale Dish Will Keep Butter at the Perfect Temperature] Trying to spread cold, refrigerated butter can be a challenge. That's why many opt to keep their butter stored in a dish, so it's always ready for spreading. Rather than settling for just any design however, Japanese artist Akira Yoshimura made a butter dish that is full of whimsy. Modeled after a whale, this serveware […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Seven-Year-Old Girl Goes Door to Door at Retirement Facility and Reads Books to Seniors](​ [Seven-Year-Old Girl Goes Door to Door at Retirement Facility and Reads Books to Seniors] Seven-year-old Maggie Kuznia loves books, but she seems to love sharing the stories she reads even more. Once or twice a week, the little girl puts a few books in her backpack and gets ready to visit the elderly at Good Samaritan Society — Heritage Grove Senior Living in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. By offering […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Brazilian Orchestra Continues to Play Flawlessly in the Dark During a Power Outage](​ [Brazilian Orchestra Continues to Play Flawlessly in the Dark During a Power Outage]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Orquestra Sinfônica Piracicaba (@sinfonicapiracicaba) Orchestra musicians are supremely talented performers. They can push through many obstacles to deliver beautiful music, including a blackout. A now-viral video shows a Brazilian symphony orchestra being plunged into darkness halfway through a concert due to a power outage. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Powerful Oil Paintings Modeled on the Work of Old Masters Give a Voice to African Mythology [Interview]](​ [Powerful Oil Paintings Modeled on the Work of Old Masters Give a Voice to African Mythology [Interview]] In her exhibition Master Narratives, Afro-Cuban American artist Harmonia Rosales seamlessly entwines the tales and characters of the Yorùbá religion, Greco-Roman mythology, and Christianity with the canonical works and artistic techniques of European Old Masters. Through her 20 oil paintings and a large-scale installation reminiscent of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rosales is spotlighting oft-forgotten narratives […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Singer Harry Connick Jr. Snaps a Beautiful Drone Image of a School of Fish Forming a Heart](​ [Singer Harry Connick Jr. Snaps a Beautiful Drone Image of a School of Fish Forming a Heart]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Harry Connick Jr (@harryconnickjr) Harry Connick Jr. is best known for being a singer, having sold over 30 million records worldwide and won three Grammy awards. When he's not on stage, however, he seems to enjoy trying his hand at drone imagery. 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