Enormous Lakeside Arts Center in China Mimics the Shapes of Waves in Its Design

Watching them, you might feel the dynamic, vibrant, and innovative spirit from ancient times till today. We want to bring it back to modern living here. The local culture of Southern Guangdong is always about the gathering of people, Yansong shares. To keep the same lifestyle, it has to be contributed by the contemporary cultural venues. The design of the Nanhai Art Center wants to provide the maximum gray spaces for such activities....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Erin Thompson

The Biggest Snowflake Ever Recorded Is Much Larger Than You’d Think

Especially the larger snow crystals that boast beautiful symmetry and unique designs. But have you ever thought about how big a snowflake can get? That reads like a monstrous ball of ice, but it is important to separate snow crystals from snowflakes. Photo: vad_1/Depositphotos The former comes from water freezing from a gas to a solid without first becoming liquid. This gives them those six-fold symmetric designstheir pattern being determined by environmental conditions....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · Tara Duarte

Experienced Tech Reviewer Shows What It’s Like to Actually Use the New Apple Vision Pro

This augmented reality headset, which the company is calling a spatial computer, represents a big breakthrough. Hardware wise, it is heavy. However, he laments that it can only be done with a single monitor setup. Photo: Apple Though not perfect, given the uncanny valley quality of them, it’s still an impressive detail. These personas can also be used on video calls, relaying your expressions like a camera would. The YouTuber has also shared an unboxing of this headset, which has a starting price of $3,500....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Deborah Frank

Fascinating Video Shows Man Getting a Perm To Achieve a Curly Mustache

Stache permbyu/JP070791ininterestingasfuck Some of the most interesting facial hair styles out there include mustaches with long curls and swirls. Not only can they grab your attention, but they also say a lot about the wearer’s personality. However, getting a cool stache is not always as easy as simply growing out your facial hair. As aviral videoshows, mustache perms may be key to achieving those eye-catching structured mustaches. The best part of this process is that it looks more practical than chemical....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 150 words · Daniel Carter

Handcrafted Sculptures of Superheroes and Villains Include Unbelievable Details

One of the works that best represents this is their realisticWonder Womanfigure. This called for the artists to nail the appearance of Wonder Woman’s skinand they absolutely delivered. JND Studio has also worked on characters with complex outfits and appearances, equally acing each of the elements. For example, their hyperrealisticJoker figureuncannily captures Heath Ledger’s likeness in the movie. Recently, the studio looked beyond movie characters by turning an artist into art....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Alicia Proctor

If There Is No Oxygen in Space, How Does the Sun Burn?

A solar flare on our sun in 2013. (Photo:NASA/Goddard/SDO) The Sun has been a source of fascination since ancient days. Ancient astronomers such asAnaxagorasnoted its fiery nature. A solar flare on our sun in 2013. (Photo:NASA/Goddard/SDO) Space is famously not hospitable to human survival due in part to the lack of breathable oxygen. This molecular oxygen is what we breathe on Earth. Interestingly, breathable oxygen was created after the Big Bang....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Alex Smith

Keep Your Keys Cute and Stylish With These Iconic Keychains

Each keychain is about 2.36 inches long (6 centimeters) and made of zinc alloy. These pocket-sized trinkets are designed with a Japanese aesthetic reminiscent of a kokeshi doll. If youre a classic movie lover, theAudrey Hepburn keychainwould be a great addition to your keyring. Sketch.inc| $25.95 each For a more rock n roll feel, theres theAladdin Sane keychain. The prominent bolt makes him instantly recognizable in this spectacular keychain. For fans of fine art, there are theFrida KahloandSalvador Dalikeychains....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Brian Williams

Fore-Edge Book Painter Carries On Critically Endangered Craft

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. Decorating the edges of book pages is a tradition spanning hundreds of years. UK-based artistMaisie Matildacarries on the tradition of fore-edge book painting by upcycling used books into treasured possessions....

February 1, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · Cynthia Foster

Long Colorful Strands of Yarn Are Woven into Stunning Portraits

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. ArtistKaterina Marchenkocontinues to elevate embroidery by weaving long, colorful strands of yarn intomassive portraits. Each of her pieces is made on delicate tulle, requiring a deft touch from the crafter....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Krystal Garcia

Man Solves 20-Year-Old Family Mystery During Toast at His Brother’s Wedding

In avideothat has since gone viral, the younger Hannum is seen delivering his wedding speech. Like many before him, he begins telling a story about when he and the groom were kids. The kid wasn’t going to let it slide that easily. When I got my stuff and came downstairs, they were gone. So I picked a couple of Mark’s paintballs and I threw them at the house next door....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 153 words · Kenneth Summers

Man Who Spent Nearly $16K on Lifelike Dog Costume Is Sad About the Misconceptions Around His Goal

His goal was to would fulfill his dream of becoming a dog. For all the attention he garnered, many followed this idea with raised eyebrows. In the last months, Toko has been making the most out of his realistic dog costume. But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. In a recent interview withThe Mirror, Toko revealed that the critics have gotten to him. I rarely tell my friends because I am afraid they will think I am weird, he admitted....

February 1, 2024 · 2 min · 226 words · Michael Tucker

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Episode Ends in Controversy After Contestant Appears To Say the Right Answer

Fans ofWheel of Fortuneat home recently found themselves in a different scenario when an episode ended in controversy. During the January 30, 2024 episode, a contestant named Megan made it to the bonus round. There, she had 10 seconds to solve the puzzle. With her additional guessed letters, what remained was P_N_ _RC_ _ D. The correct answer was Pink Orchid. Still, she walked home with a prize of $14,007....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 164 words · Jamie Swanson

AI Used to Help Families Forge “New Moments” With Lost Loved Ones

And that is whereNew Momentsblossomed. The happiness created by preserving small details has been shared with me extensively. I’ve had the opportunity to work on more than one person within some families. And for some individuals, I’ve produced multiple new' moments. And indeed, as if nothing happened.' I embarked on this journey based on the requests of people who follow my work. I find this distinction pleasing. As technological capabilities advance, I want to approach the tiniest details and moments' with even greater care....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Daniel Moody