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Photo: FLI Social WhenThe Sports Brafirst made international headlines, it was because of its daring concept. This sports bar, located in Portland, Oregon, vouched to only show women’s sports. Whilesomedidn’t believe in this concept, a community quickly thrived and grew beyond its walls. Photo: FLI Social I envision a future full of Sports Bras everywhere doing what we do best: supporting women. Nguyen opened the bar in 2022, investing her life savings in the idea....

What did they value enough to carve into stone? What do the patterns and designs mean? Some things, such as paintings or etchings of game and hunters, tell a clearer story. Photo:A. Rozwadowski; drawing: Polish-Peruvian research team(CC BY 4.0 DEED) Others may raise questions with more ephemeral implications. Feelings, magic, and music might all lurk behind the engravings of prehistoric hands. Surrounding them are countless zig-zags and squiggles. Photo:A. Rozwadowski(CC BY 4....

How is theDanionella cerebrumcapable of making such loud noises? The answer, according to scientists, lies within their swim bladders. Interestingly, only male members of the species can produce this drumming sound. Photo:Ralf Britz/Senckenberg Scientists still don’t know why this is the case, as males have harder ribs than females. (He was also part of the team that discovered the species in 2021.) TheDanionella cerebrumis far from the only sea creature with the ability to create incredible sounds, however....

But exactly how this story is told can vary based on one’s contemporary perspective. These histories, illustrated by John Alsop Paine, start at the Biblical beginning with Adam and Eve. Stone age tools appear, as do the busts of ancient philosophers. The march of world history, “Adams' Synchronological Chart of Universal History” by Sebastian C. Adams and published by Colby & Co. Publishers, NY, 1881. (Photo:David Rumsey Map Collection) The Stone Age becomes the Iron Age, and Assyrian lamassu rise from the sands....

It may seem strange, but for millions of visually impaired people, this is a reality. A recent video of artistDaniel ArshamshowingDr. Hoby Wedler, an American chemist, educator, and entrepreneur, one of his sculptures proves this. Dr. Wedler was born blind, but that does not stop him from insightful commentary on the art. The artist takes Dr. Wedler’s hands and guides them up the sculpture from the base. As Arsham begins to explain the sculpturewhich is from a series of pieces based onStar WarsDr....

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Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Many entertainers choose to use a stage name for a number of reasons. Maybe it sounds catchier or it fits their persona better. For Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone, the reason for adopting a stage name was more of a bureaucratic thing. Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Stone’s real first name is Emily, but she had to change it when earning her SAG card. This was due to there already being an actor named Emily Stone in the union....

PhotographerJan Erik Waideris known for his exploration of Iceland’s magnificent landscape. Fromincredible icebergstomysterious waterways, Waider brings out the best of his subjects. The photographer’sGlacier River Bluesis a look at the abstract patterns created by these waterways. At first glance, it’s not immediately clear what we’re looking at. The rivers almost appear as inky markings along a canvas. But as we learn more about Iceland’s rivers, their pathways become clear. Along the way, they transport vital nutrients for the ecosystem in the form of sediment....

Photo:[email protected]/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:[email protected]/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. British composer Paul Corfield Godfrey first started sketching out scenes inspired by Tolkien’s works in the 1960s. When the posthumously published Tolkien book,The Silmarillion, came out, Godfrey was once again inspired musically....

The 60-year-old woman from Argentina was recently crowned Miss Buenos Aires in a beauty contest. In the event of a victory, she would represent her country in Miss Universe. Until then, only women between 18 and 28 were allowed to compete. Now, the only requirement is for contestants to be of legal age. She was encouraged to sign up by a friend, who became a model at the age of 55....

UK-based artist and environmentalistSophie Greenpaints remarkable stories of wildlife. Known for her hyperrealistic paintings of animals, Green’s quasi-photographic style captures the vulnerabilities of nature. Hunting, racing, bating, fighting, breeding, eating, poaching, wearing, training. The avarice is never-ending. In one painting from the collection,Temperance, a large chimpanzee sits on a black pedestal. Each strand of hair is carefully placed, giving the animal a luminous presence. Green delicately painted each wrinkle, and the glisten reflected in the chimpanzee’s eyes....

A post shared by Caitlin Clark (@caitlinclark22) Basketball starCaitlin Clarkhas been making national headlines, propelling the sport of women’s professional basketball. Along the way, she has been setting records, and the WNBA athlete is on track to breaking yet another one. It was recently announced that Clark is planning to continue her $28 million contract with Nike, which spans eight years, after her previous name, image, and likeness deal expired at the end of the 2023-24 season....

The exhibition was originally on Regent Street but has now reopened in Soho with ticket sales until January 2025. In doing so, it gives a holistic look at the world’s most famous street art. For more information on tickets and hours of operation, check the exhibit’swebsite. The world’s largest collection of Banksy artwork is on view in London. The Art of Banksyincludes over 150 pieces, including prints, canvases, drawings, and ephemera....