My Modern Met - January 22 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Ukrainian Boxer Offers Words of Wisdom to Rival He Just Defeated]()​ [Ukrainian Boxer Offers Words of Wisdom to Rival He Just Defeated] Defeat is hard on any athlete, regardless of their sport. That's why the best words of encouragement come from those who have gone through similar experiences. Recently, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk received attention for the words of wisdom he shared with opponent Daniel Dubois, who he had just defeated in the ring. The fight took […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Innovative “Solar Trees Marketplace” Seeks to Bring Community and Greenery Back to Shanghai]()​ [Innovative “Solar Trees Marketplace” Seeks to Bring Community and Greenery Back to Shanghai] Australia-based firm Koichi Takada Architects believes that better empathy with nature will improve quality of life in urban settings. With this in mind, the firm has “planted” an architectural forest outside Shanghai to replace the numerous trees that used to exist in the area 40 years ago. The Solar Trees Marketplace is comprised of 32 sculptural […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Tilt Shift Video Shows How This Technique Turns the World Into an Adorable Miniature Model]()​ [Tilt Shift Video Shows How This Technique Turns the World Into an Adorable Miniature Model] Tilt shift farming byu/amish_novelty inoddlysatisfying Photography often strives to capture the world around us in keen detail or with an air of grandeur. But there's a unique technique that produces a very different effect. Known as tilt shift, this creative type of photography simulates a shallow depth of field—whether with the help of a specialized […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[UPS Driver Snaps Adorable Selfies With Dogs He Meets While Delivering Packages](=)​ [UPS Driver Snaps Adorable Selfies With Dogs He Meets While Delivering Packages] Media has long depicted the trusty mailman and the dog as enemies, with the latter chasing the former out of its home. But that's definitely not the case for UPS driver Jason Hardesty. The New Orleans-based UPS driver takes the time to greet and take selfies with the cute dogs he meets while delivering parcels […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Jim Carrey Celebrates 62nd Birthday With Adam Sandler, David Spade, and More Celebs](​ [Jim Carrey Celebrates 62nd Birthday With Adam Sandler, David Spade, and More Celebs]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by David Spade (@davidspade) Comedian Jim Carrey was all smiles at his birthday dinner recently. The Mask and Bruce Almighty star turned 62 as he was among friends, many of whom share his exceptional talent for making people laugh. Adam Sandler and David Spade are […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Bride Leaves Empty Chair for Late Son and Is Shocked By Who Is Sitting There]()​ [Bride Leaves Empty Chair for Late Son and Is Shocked By Who Is Sitting There] When a bride walks down the aisle, she dreams of seeing the most important people of her life joined together. Sadly, that's not always possible. A bride named Becky was set to have her wedding, but she had to leave an empty chair for where her late son Triston would have sat. He passed away […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Master Carver Recreates Godzilla Out of Wood in 25 Days]()​ [Master Carver Recreates Godzilla Out of Wood in 25 Days]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Duy Tran – Wood Carving Artist (@woodart_vietnam) Studio Woodart Vietnam takes hefty blocks of wood and transforms them into incredible sculptures. Founder Duy Tran has used his family background and training in traditional carvings and merged it with his interest in pop culture and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[South Korea Celebrates Arrival of 2024 and Year of the Dragon With an Electrifying Drone Show](​ [South Korea Celebrates Arrival of 2024 and Year of the Dragon With an Electrifying Drone Show] Drones fly in the shape of a dragon in Ulsan, South Korea. The display celebrates the Year of the Dragon. byu/StoicPrinciples inkorea South Korea went all out to celebrate the arrival of 2024. The city of Busan hosted a drone show that lit up the night sky with dazzling displays. In addition to welcoming the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This Beautiful Poster Will Put Your Knowledge of Jazz Music to the Test](​ [This Beautiful Poster Will Put Your Knowledge of Jazz Music to the Test] How much do you know about your favorite genre of music? UK-based studio Dorothy has designed a way for you to put your knowledge to the test, and probably learn several facts, too. The Jazz Love Blueprint poster documents the history of jazz, which is mapped out on the circuit diagram of a 1950s phonograph. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Incredible Car-Free Eco Village Will Overlook Lake Geneva](​ [Incredible Car-Free Eco Village Will Overlook Lake Geneva] Switzerland's Lake Geneva district will be home to an incredible green architecture project when The Greenhouses takes shape. Designed by Vincent Callebaut Architectures, this car-free eco-village will include 480 low-consumption homes set within a large urban park. It's a beautiful revitalization of an area that was once home to Old Greenhouses and, when finished, will […] [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