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Photo: kylieellway/Depositphotos (Not a photo of the actual dolphins.) Only a handful of mammals possess the seventh sense of detecting electrical fields. For years, this list has been solely limited to the platypus and the echidna. Photo: kylieellway/Depositphotos (Not a photo of the actual dolphins.) However, a recent study has found that the bottlenosedolphinis also capable of sensing these electric fields. The study was conducted with two bottlenose dolphins from Nuremberg Zoo in Germany named Dolly and Donna....

Now, it’s been revealed that she is related to another prolific American writerEmily Dickinson. Genealogy companyAncestryhas discovered that Swift and Dickinson are sixth cousins, three times removed. But Dickinson and Swift’s kinship goes beyond blood, as the singer has previously referenced the poet. Photo: imagepressagency/Depositphotos(left); Unknown author viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain (right) Some of Swift’s fans have even found some connections to Dickinson throughout her body of work. The creative bond is soon to grow even deeper....

The stunning image peers down upon the pyramids, which look shockingly large and solid. They blend into the nearby sand, but their building blocks are visible. The view from space is pretty incredible. The International Space Station, photographed in 2010. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) If youre an astronaut flying in space, you gotta look at that as your last flight. And so you gotta enjoy it. And Ive got the rest of my life to be on Earth....

While never completed, this temple was the largest Doric temple ever constructed. Since then, many fragments have been discovered, but reconstruction of these statues was never attempted until 2004. Two-thirds of one telamon’s pieces were uncovered and formed the basis for the titan that was raised up. Photo: Sicilian Regional Government Archaeologists attached the fragments to a 39-foot-tall board, with each piece sitting on a metal shelf. Modern reconstructions replace the missing pieces and are easily identifiable due to their different texture....

Apfel was known for her zest for life and fun, colorful fashions that inspired people across generations. Apfel became iconic for her personal style. Fashion came naturally to Apfel, who was born in Astoria, Queens in 1921. Photo: everett225/Depositphotos Apfel, who studied art history and attended art school, traveled the world with her husband. These travels highly influenced her personal style, with her incorporating non-Western and artisanal designs into her closet....

The whimsical nature of her work easily conjures up visions of far away other worlds. Some of these universes resemble the natural world, while others are more abstract and fantastical. Altafi begins every project with thin lines of string stretched across the hoop, resembling a spoke wheel pattern. To keep up with Altafi’s creative journey, you might follow her onInstagram. If you are interested in purchasing one of her pieces, check out herwebsiteandonline shop....

Using pyrography tools, she uses wood as her canvas for incredibly realistic depictions of animals and plants. She’s gotten so good that she’s even produced a stunning self-portrait that completely captures her likeness. After finding the process relaxing, she began creating more and more pieces. Now, she is fully engaged in the process, which begins with selecting the perfect piece of wood. From there, she creates a design that is very often inspired by flora and fauna....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. There is a special kind of beauty that goes along with nature artwork. The art created by the Instagram user Licosmoss, who goes by Anna, is no different....

The magnificent treasure from Bronze Age Spain. Their worth and special mystique has been recognized since ancient days. These serendipitous falls were likely how mankinddiscoveredand learned to work iron. The magnificent treasure from Bronze Age Spain. (Photo: © Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED) In 1963, gravel excavations turned up a gold bracelet in Villena, Spain. Archeologist Jose Maria Soler Garcia soon uncovered a hoard of gold items contained in a vessel....

InShimmer, we see a portion of a woman’s face, tears streaming down her cheeks. In the Renaissance, seashells were symbols of the Immaculate Conception. Scroll down for even more of Oh’s Renaissance-inspired paintings, and keep updated on his new work onInstagram. Chris Oh’s latest collection of paintings pays homage to the masters of the Northern Renaissance. Oh’s artwork honors the past while looking to the future.

And so, she has invested her artistic talents into creating strikingavian portraitsrendered in oil paint. All of Altschuler’s birds are painted against neutral backgrounds, which allows their features to pop. Whether painting a pensive-looking puffin or a regal flamingo, each bird’s unique character is highlighted. Maine is my happy place. New Harbor is an idyllic, coastal village located in the midcoast region of Maine. More importantly, the local art scene is absolutely packed with some of New Englands finest artists....

Photo: RAWPIXEL/Depositphotos Most countries have an official language. It is often used in business, universities, andinternational governance. This history of language is inextricably entwined with that of power in American history. Photo: RAWPIXEL/Depositphotos At the time of American independence from Britain, a national language debate arose. And they didnt want to offend their fellow Americans who helped fight for independence. The movement to enshrine English continues today, with a2023 billby Republicans pending in Congress....

Luckily, these talented dancers were up for the challenge, and improvised a smoothperformancefor the ages. But what is West Coast Swing? This makes it highly versatile, lending itself to a wide array of music genres. While they were allowed to choose their partner for this dance, the song caught them off guard. Still, their dominance of the basic moves guided them as they followed the rhythm. Looking back at the moment, Joneswrote, Dancing to one of my childhood favorites!...