Secret Room of Michelangelo’s Drawings Will Open to the Public for the First Time Ever

The room measures 32 feet long, 6.5 feet wide, and has ceilings that stretch to 8 feet. There is also a single window that opens to the street below. Its walls seem to barely contain the numerous sketches of figures, mostly of monumental format. Photo:Musei del Bargello After the Renaissance, the vault faded into obscurity until its rediscovery in 1975. This will be the first time it is opened to the general public....

November 3, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Dwayne Shannon

These Magic Heat-Changing Mugs Are the Perfect Accessory for the Autumnal Season

Adding hot liquid to any of these cups reveals a secret design in a matter of seconds. These designs vary from astronomy-themed mugs to nature-inspired ones and beyond. TheDisappearingConstellation Mugbegins as a black mug with white stars. Additionally, theGreat Nudes of Art Mugwill tickle any art history-lover. But to reveal what these paintings really look like, simply add a hot beverage. These magic heat-changing mugs make the perfect gift for the fall season....

November 3, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Anna Underwood

20 Incredible Winners From the 2023 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

Maternal care by Javier Aznar Gonzalez de Rueda (Spain). The female bug guarded its clutch of eggs on a small branch. This behavior has been reported for other true bug species. “Maternal care” by Javier Aznar González de Rueda (Spain). Overall Winner.“In Ecuador’s largest protected area, Yasuní National Park, I was able to observe maternal care behavior in the stink bug Antiteuchus tripterus over a two-week period. The female bug guarded its clutch of eggs on a small branch....

November 2, 2023 · 13 min · 2769 words · Benjamin Thomas

37 Funny Greeting Cards To Spread a Little Holiday Cheer

Sunny Day Gifts| from $2.27This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Sunny Day Gifts| from $2.27This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. The countdown to the holidays is on. In case you didn’t know, Christmas cards got their start in the United Kingdom in the 1840s....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 299 words · Brandy Johnson

Astrophotographer Shares Creative Process for Taking the Perfect Milky Way Photo

Zafra honed in on Hooker Lake, where it’s possible to see Mt. Cook and the lake together with glaciers. He then turned to the popular Photopills app to verify what he’d seen in Google. And, to his delight, his research was correct. Using long exposures and a star-tracker, he was able to capture the night sky even with total darkness. For equipment, he had hisastromodifiedSony A7III and his go-to lens for Milky Way photographythe Sony 20 mm f/1....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 229 words · Kenneth Coleman

Head of Alexander the Great Statue Discovered in Turkey

The Macedonian militaryleaderruled all of Greece and as far eastward as Pakistan and Afghanistan. His death in 323 BCEdividedhis empire among his generals, but it also enshrined the deceased in Greeklater Romanlegend. Part of the Roman Empire, it has once been Alexander the Great’s territory. Photo:Düzce Municipality Despite this temporal gap, archeologists were able to recognize it by the distinctive posture and hairstyle. Firstly, his eyes are lifted to heaven, a typical glance seen in depictions of Alexander....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 187 words · Bobby Bell

Heartwarming Winners of the 2023 Dog Photography Awards

Stop Your Motion by Jacqueline Rudiger. You see the power, the play of the muscles, and the perfect anatomy for running fast. To get it, you need a perfect timing of all components involved. “Stop Your Motion” by Jacqueline Rüdiger. 1st Place, Action.“Have you ever seen a dog, or even better, a sighthound, running in pure joy? You see the power, the play of the muscles, and the perfect anatomy for running fast....

November 2, 2023 · 5 min · 921 words · Deborah Reynolds

Man Wins $50M Lottery But Keeps Going to Work at 4:30 AM for His Coworkers

What would you do if you won the lottery? For many, the first order of business would be to quit their jobs and retire for good. I cant leave them alone in the dark. The man’s life-changing turn took place when he was picking up ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner with his family. Had the pie crust been full-priced, he said he wouldn’t have even been there. A day later, Richer’s daughter opened up the Lotto app to check her dad’s selections....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 163 words · Jeffrey Sanchez

Which Friends Character Are You? Take This Fun Personality Test to Find Out [Quiz]

This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Friendsis one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Which one of these famous friends is most like you? Are you a perfectionist like Monica or a dreamer like Phoebe? Take thisfun personality quizto see whichFriendscharacter you really are....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Laura James

28 Affordable White Elephant Holiday Gifts That Aren’t Cheap on Thoughtfulness

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly 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. The holiday season is upon us, and that means family time, holiday parties, and gift-giving. In fact, even $10 can go a long way....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 208 words · Mary Wright

40 Unique Christmas Stockings To Make You Merry This Holiday Season

Photo: belchonock/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: belchonock/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Are you looking for a new stocking to spice up your home this holiday? Going traditional? These stockingsmany customizableplay on classic Christmas motifs....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Brandon Reeves

60 Unique 2023 Holiday Cards You Can Only Find on Minted

Gwen Bedat| from $1.30 eachThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Gwen Bedat| from $1.30 eachThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start celebrating. For many, this means selecting theperfect holiday greetingto send to friends and family....

November 1, 2023 · 3 min · 456 words · Gary Fuller

After 20 Years, Christopher Walken Returns to SNL and Introduces the Foo Fighters Correctly

Back in 2003, Walken gave everyone a laugh when he hostedSNLandintroduced the bandFoo Fighters in an unusual way. Last weekend, he got a chance to finally say it right during a surprise cameo on the show. David Grohl from Foo Fighters recalled the conversation that preceded the famous introduction in 2003. Photo: SamAronov/Depositphotos This led to the famous clip of Walken saying FooFighters. Well, two decades after that episode aired, Walken made asurprise appearanceonSaturday Night Live....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Joseph Perez