My Modern Met - January 13 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Pet-Friendly Console Table Includes Secret Tunnel for Curious Cats]()​ [Pet-Friendly Console Table Includes Secret Tunnel for Curious Cats] Cat owners know how curious felines can be. Whether it's climbing bookshelves or hopping onto desks, there's no stopping their curiosity. Rather than fight this instinct, Portugal-based designer Ricardo Sá has created a piece of furniture that gives them freedom to explore. The Choo Choo console table is a streamlined piece that includes a secret […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Colorful “Map of Plants” Visualizes the Complex Diversity and Evolution of Our Planet’s Flora](​ [Colorful “Map of Plants” Visualizes the Complex Diversity and Evolution of Our Planet’s Flora] Plants provide oxygen, fill the landscape with colorful flowers, and some even feed us. But looking at the big picture, it can be hard to grasp how different they are from one another. That's why physicist Dominic Walliman of Domain of Science set out to make a comprehensive Map of Plants. Having worked on similar […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mexico Sends Five Small Robots to Deep Space on Its First Ever Moon Mission]()​ [Mexico Sends Five Small Robots to Deep Space on Its First Ever Moon Mission] The world has been paying close attention to the launch of Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander, aimed to be the first private lunar mission to touch down successfully on the Moon. Unfortunately, a propulsion issue caused a significant propellant leak. As a result, Peregrine will not achieve a soft landing on the Moon, according to NASA. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rare Painting Made by All Four Members of the Beatles Could Sell for $600k](=)​ [Rare Painting Made by All Four Members of the Beatles Could Sell for $600k] Almost everyone in the world knows The Beatles for their rock music, but very few know that the musicians dabbled in painting. Or, at least they did on one occasion while staying at a hotel in Japan. In 1966, while The Beatles were scheduled for five shows over the course of three days at Tokyo's […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Pompeii Excavations Turn Up Prison Bakery Run by Enslaved Labor]()​ [Pompeii Excavations Turn Up Prison Bakery Run by Enslaved Labor] Pompeii—the Roman-era village preserved under layers of ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius—has long fascinated historians. Discovered in the 18th century, excavations have been ongoing since 1748. After centuries, much still remains to be discovered and documented. Recently, during excavations of a villa, a disturbing structure emerged in the dig. The archeologists announced they […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Add a Bit of Sparkle to Your Paintings With This Metallic Watercolor Set](​ [Add a Bit of Sparkle to Your Paintings With This Metallic Watercolor Set] Looking to create a painting that stands out from the rest? A little bit of sparkle is a great way to brighten up your artwork. Fortunately, creative brand Viviva Colors—best known for their portable Original Colorsheets—have designed a small but mighty set of metallic watercolors pans that will go a long way in your studio. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[92-Year-Old Woman Is the World’s Longest Working Model](=)​ [92-Year-Old Woman Is the World’s Longest Working Model] In an industry that so often focuses on youth, Carmen Dell'Orefice is an inspirational figure. At 92 years old, she is considered the oldest working model. While Hong Kong-based model Alice Pang is a couple of years older at 96, Dell'Orefice is unique because her career did not begin in her 90s or even middle […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[3,000 Drones Mimic Bird Murmurations in Record-Breaking Art Installation]()​ [3,000 Drones Mimic Bird Murmurations in Record-Breaking Art Installation] During the first half of December 2023, six Guinness World Records were broken during the critically acclaimed light festival Noor Riyadh. Among the impressive performances was Desert Storm by Dutch design studio DRIFT. In its largest performance ever, the studio used 3,000 drones to mimic the movements of a bird swarm. This poetic blend of art […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Traditional Japanese Handicrafts Inspired by Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’](=)​ [Traditional Japanese Handicrafts Inspired by Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’] Some of the most talented Japanese artisans have come together for a unique collaboration. Inspired by Totoro, the cuddly protagonist of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro (1988), this new collection spotlights some traditional Japanese crafts, resulting in a charming line of memorabilia. The new Totoro items were created by artists connected to Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Endangered Green Sea Turtle Suffering From Hypothermia Is Rescued in Oregon]()​ [Endangered Green Sea Turtle Suffering From Hypothermia Is Rescued in Oregon] Green sea turtles are gentle giants of the ocean. Herbivores whose plant diet gives them their trademark green color, they roam the waters of the Earth. Certain populations of the green sea turtle are sadly dubbed endangered species. They weigh up to 350 pounds as adults and stretch up to 4 feet. But one individual […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Drone Footage Captures Humpback Whales Creating Stunning Fibonacci Spirals in Water](​ [Drone Footage Captures Humpback Whales Creating Stunning Fibonacci Spirals in Water] Humpback whales are incredible creatures, particularly when you look at their diet. These marine giants only eat for half the year and during their feeding season, they sometimes participate in extraordinary behavior to meet their dietary needs. Groups of whales come together and create extraordinary patterns on the water's surface in an act known as […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese Scientists Are Developing a Way to Regrow Human Teeth](​ [Japanese Scientists Are Developing a Way to Regrow Human Teeth] There's a typical cycle with teeth in humans. As newborns, we have none. Slowly they come in through the painful process of teething, and eventually, as toddlers, humans have a full head of baby teeth. Then in elementary school these begin to wiggle and come loose as adult teeth push up and out of the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Incredible Winners of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Contest](​ [Incredible Winners of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Contest] Hungarian photographer Csaba Daróczi took home the grand prize at the fifth edition of the Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) contest. His striking black and white photo of a Eurasian nuthatch in flight was taken from inside the hollow of a tree, making for a unique composition. Daróczi was not only named the overall […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mouse Is Caught on Video Tidying Up a Man’s Shed Every Night](=)​ [Mouse Is Caught on Video Tidying Up a Man’s Shed Every Night] Most people would wince at the idea of a mouse entering their house and rummaging through their stuff. But for one man in Wales, this kind of break-in took a unique turn. Wildlife photographer Rodney Holbrook began noticing some strange occurrences in his shed. After leaving some objects out for the night on his desk, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Will Soon Be Turned Into a Stage Musical](=)​ [Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Will Soon Be Turned Into a Stage Musical] Almost 40 years after its release, the legacy of Purple Rain lives on. Now, the feature film that propelled Prince to stardom will have a second life. Producer Orin Wolf has announced that he is developing a stage version of Purple Rain, and has already enlisted some theatre hard-hitters for this task. Purple Rain, which […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Burger King Employee Who Didn’t Miss Work for 27 Years Buys First Home With Crowdfunding Donations](​ [Burger King Employee Who Didn’t Miss Work for 27 Years Buys First Home With Crowdfunding Donations] @thekeep777 CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!!! #KEVIN27YEARS MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!! #MIRACLES #DavidSpade #JoeDirt #TheTodayShow #TMZ #ChristmasMiracle #Believe #Home #Houses #KillaKev #YouDaBest #Inspiration #K27Y #NoHate # #Peace #swifties #friends . NEWS NATION #HappyNewYear #KevinFord #K27Y #KEVIN-27-YEARS #Live #HaveFun #Truth #Honor #Love NEWSMAX Interview… Thankful for YOU… . KEVIN-27-YEARS BK… Over$200k Raised For Burger King Employee Who Got […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Shares “Fundamentals of Posing” So Anyone Can Be an Effective Model](=)​ [Photographer Shares “Fundamentals of Posing” So Anyone Can Be an Effective Model] Posing for a photo can a bit awkward, or even intimidating, if you aren’t a trained model. But once you learn the basics, there's nothing to be afraid of. Photographer David Suh is hoping to make it easier for everybody by sharing what he calls “The Fundamentals of Posing.” And while it may sound like […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hand-Cut Glass and Concrete Sculptures on Display in Ben Young’s First Solo Show in the U.S.](=)​ [Hand-Cut Glass and Concrete Sculptures on Display in Ben Young’s First Solo Show in the U.S.] Sculptor Ben Young is starting 2024 with his first solo exhibition in the United States. Known for his handcrafted glass sculptures that celebrate his love for the ocean, Young's newest sculptures show off a pared-back aesthetic that focuses on form over narrative. This beautiful development allows viewers to pour themselves into each piece, reading into […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Animator Hayao Miyazaki Wins First Golden Globe at the Age of 82 for ‘The Boy and the Heron’](=)​ [Animator Hayao Miyazaki Wins First Golden Globe at the Age of 82 for ‘The Boy and the Heron’] Merging meticulous craftsmanship and dreamy storytelling has cemented Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki as an animation legend. From My Neighbor Totoro to Howl's Moving Castle, his carefully made films have transported viewers for decades. Although he has frequently thought about retirement, Miyazaki returned to work for his final feature and, after seven years in the […] [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