My Modern Met - November 2 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​[20 Incredible Winners From the 2023 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest](=)​ [20 Incredible Winners From the 2023 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest] Spanish nature photographer Javier Aznar González de Rueda impressed judges with his image of a female stink bug guarding her clutch of eggs in Ecuador's Yasuní National Park. For his efforts, he was named Photographer of the Year in the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. In doing […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Astrophotographer Shares Creative Process for Taking the Perfect Milky Way Photo](=)​ [Astrophotographer Shares Creative Process for Taking the Perfect Milky Way Photo] Photographer Dan Zafra is an expert at traveling the world to capture stunning images, including exceptional shots of the Milky Way. Through his company, Capture the Atlas, Zafra and his partner Ascen share their love for adventure and photography by leading photo tours in some of the world's most scenic sites. But if you can't […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Wins $50M Lottery But Keeps Going to Work at 4:30 AM for His Coworkers]()​ [Man Wins $50M Lottery But Keeps Going to Work at 4:30 AM for His Coworkers] What would you do if you won the lottery? For many, the first order of business would be to quit their jobs and retire for good. But one Canadian man named Pierre Richer, who recently won $50 million, didn't feel right doing that. Afraid of the burden his sudden withdrawal would cause to his employer […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Head of Alexander the Great Statue Discovered in Turkey]()​ [Head of Alexander the Great Statue Discovered in Turkey] Ancient leaders such as Caesar and Nero have become figures of popular myth as well as history in the centuries since their reigns. This process of transforming a political leader into an idea began quite early for some, such as Alexander the Great. The Macedonian military leader ruled all of Greece and as far eastward […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Heartwarming Winners of the 2023 Dog Photography Awards]()​ [Heartwarming Winners of the 2023 Dog Photography Awards] Since 2021, the Dog Photography Awards has honored the creativity of photographers who showcase the diversity of dogs in their work. For the 2023 edition, there were 1,440 entries from 50 different countries. Dog photographers were asked to enter their work into four different categories—Portrait & Landscape, Action, Dogs & People, and Studio. The winning […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Which Friends Character Are You? Take This Fun Personality Test to Find Out [Quiz]](​ [Which Friends Character Are You? Take This Fun Personality Test to Find Out [Quiz]] With the untimely passing of Matthew Perry, this quiz, which was written prior to his death, serves as a reminder of the actor's incredible wit and talent. Perry was just 24 when he was cast to play Chandler Bing. His goofy, self-deprecating humor and signature mannerisms would make him one of the sitcom's most lovable characters. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Husband Helps His Bedbound Wife Dress Up as the Wicked Witch of the East for Halloween]()​ [Husband Helps His Bedbound Wife Dress Up as the Wicked Witch of the East for Halloween]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Dianna Cowern (@thephysicsgirl) In 2022, Dianna Cowern, aka The Physics Girl, came down with COVID. Later, her symptoms turned into long COVID, limiting her life to her home. Although she is still bedridden, her caring husband, Kyle, made sure that Cowern didn't miss out […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Really Raised the Bar This Year](​ [Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Really Raised the Bar This Year] Every year, celebrities dress up for Halloween and share their costumes with the world. Some of them, like supermodel Heidi Klum, are known for going all out in the makeup department. Others have fun leaning into the comedic side of the holiday. (This year, many celebrities got especially creative amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Art Materialism: The Art Movement Happening Right Now That You Need To Know About](​ [Art Materialism: The Art Movement Happening Right Now That You Need To Know About] There’s an art movement that has been happening for over a decade, and now it finally has a name—Art Materialism. With so much of the art world enamored with digital tools and AI today, this movement is a refreshing celebration of physical art, the kind that’s made with unconventional materials. For years, we’ve viewed and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Miss London 2023 Wins the First-Ever “Makeup-Free” Beauty Pageant]()​ [Miss London 2023 Wins the First-Ever “Makeup-Free” Beauty Pageant] Makeup can be an empowering way to show off your personality and personal style. However, it can also give young people, especially teenagers, unfair beauty standards. In an effort to help women embrace their natural face, Miss England hosted the first-ever makeup-free Miss London beauty pageant. All 19 contestants competed without lipstick, foundation, or other […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[After 20 Years, Christopher Walken Returns to SNL and Introduces the Foo Fighters Correctly](=)​ [After 20 Years, Christopher Walken Returns to SNL and Introduces the Foo Fighters Correctly] Actor Christopher Walken is not only famous for his talent and the countless films he's starred in, but also because of his distinct way of speaking. Back in 2003, Walken gave everyone a laugh when he hosted SNL and introduced the band Foo Fighters in an unusual way. Last weekend, he got a chance to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Illustrator Draws Floor Plans of Iconic Locations From Dozens of Beloved TV Series]()​ [Illustrator Draws Floor Plans of Iconic Locations From Dozens of Beloved TV Series] In some of TV's most iconic sitcoms, the place where the story unfolds is so unique that it almost feels like an additional character. Despite how often we see them, it can sometimes be hard to make sense of the layout of these places. Thankfully, interior-designer-turned-illustrator Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde has devoted his time and skill […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Researchers Rediscover Lost Egyptian Tomb With 4,400-Year-Old Mummy Inside]()​ [Researchers Rediscover Lost Egyptian Tomb With 4,400-Year-Old Mummy Inside] In the 19th century, a French scholar named Auguste Mariette found the tomb of Ptahshepses, an ancient Egyptian high priest. He then partially excavated it, removing key parts of the tomb, like its intricate false door. After the extraction of these objects, the tomb disappeared under the sand, with its location remaining a mystery—until now. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[14-Year-Old Is Named “America’s Top Young Scientist” for Developing Soap To Treat Skin Cancer]()​ [14-Year-Old Is Named “America’s Top Young Scientist” for Developing Soap To Treat Skin Cancer] Given that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases out there, any new development in our fight against it is highly commendable. The latest breakthrough was made by Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Annandale, Virginia. The student has created a bar soap to treat melanoma, the most common kind of skin cancer. Now, his […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[‘Friends’ Cast Pays Tribute to Matthew Perry in a Heartfelt Statement](=)​ [‘Friends’ Cast Pays Tribute to Matthew Perry in a Heartfelt Statement] The world is mourning the loss of Matthew Perry. The star of Friends died at 54, leaving behind a comedic legacy that turned his character, Chandler Bing, into one of the most popular roles in the history of television. As such, his Friends cast mates—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer—have […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[10 Millionth Visitor to Rijksmuseum Is Granted Private Evening With Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’]()​ [10 Millionth Visitor to Rijksmuseum Is Granted Private Evening With Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Rijksmuseum (@rijksmuseum) Have you ever wished you could have a private viewing of your favorite painting? One lucky man named Stefan Kasper in the Netherlands was granted that opportunity and more when he became the 1o millionth visitor to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. He […] [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