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This love and protectiveness is seen in families across the animal kingdom. It’s also common for certain animal parents to take young that is not their own under their wing. At the start of thevideo, we see the human baby fast asleep on the floor. Photo: asolo0912/Depositphotos(left); lucidwaters/Depositphotos(right) (Not photos of the actual cat and baby) Why are you bringing your babies to Blossom? asks a woman off-camera, earning a meow from the mother cat....

NOTE: I was allowed to join but not allowed to photograph the shooting and the cutting. Dutch photographerJasper Doesthas dedicated his career to giving a voice to nonhuman lives. His award-winning photography tells visual stories of wildlife in desperate need of attention. After being shot a male elephant shows its frustration as it angrily sprays water at the crowd of bystanders after one of them had tried to cut off the elephant’s trunk....

Plus, the building that houses Sobrino de Botin is even olderdating back to 1590. Today, the restaurant occupies four stories and can only be accessed through one wooden door. It employs 70 people and can seat up to 200 patrons. Photo: stoyanh/Depositphotos This famed inn was founded by a French chef named Jean Botin in 1725 under the name Casa Botin. For example,Francisco de Goyaworked in its kitchen before becoming a painter....

But his path was unlike that of most astronauts. Born to immigrant parents, he spent his early years picking produce in California. While others looked forward to summer vacation, I hated it. Photo: NASA Summer vacation meant working seven days a week in the fields. His earliest memory of space was watching the landing of Apollo 17 on his familys black and white television. Ever since that moment, he was set on becoming an astronaut....

Now, one of two hotels planned during Phase Two has opened to the public. Inspired by the rich detailing and bold geometries of theArt Deco era, theW Macauis a 557-room luxury hotel. The stunning design recalls the signature craftsmanship of Art Deco with three gradations of glass that form external fins. Guests will have plenty of leisure and entertainment amenities to keep them busy. The W Macau is just one element of ZHA’s expansive plans for Phase Two....

Photo: sibsky/Depositphotos You’re never too old to fulfill your dreamsor even break records. A 104-year-old Chicagoan named Dorothy Hoffner is a prime example. For all the excitement, this wasn’t her first time jumping out of the plane. Photo: sibsky/Depositphotos Hoffner’s first skydive took place a few years ago, when she was 100. Sitting among her fellow skydivers, she’s all smiles as she awaits for her time to leap out. Once the aft door opens, the woman confidently jumps out of the plane head first....

Photo:Nynne SchrderThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Nynne SchrøderThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. If theres one thing for certain, its that winter is coming and youre going to need a scarf. And not only that, but a cap, a sweater, and cozy socks, too....

National parks are where outdoor enthusiasts can find some of the most spectacular sights in nature. TheNational Parks collectionis a series of five watches, which tell time through gorgeous animations. ArtistKenneth Cranecreated colorful illustrations for each watch, drawing inspiration from the wilderness in each of these spectacular locations. The Arches and Gates of the Arctic watches possess day and night movement. This means that the time of day is reflected in the skies of these pieces....

Photo: ChinaImages/Depositphotos Honesty is important in any relationship, but especially in marriages. The Beckhams seem to have no issue keeping each other truthful, as shown in a resurfaced video. Theshort clipcaptures part of an interview with Victoria. Photo: ChinaImages/Depositphotos The interview is from a Netflix docuseries about David Beckham’s life and career. In the clip, Victoria is describing her upbringing, saying, We’re very working, working class. Immediately, David’s voice rings out in the room....

Like most children,Ludovica Sannazzaro Nataloved playing make-believe while growing up. The only difference is that she had an entire castle to use as her playground. This is because her father is a descendent of nobility, and is a count. And while in Italy, nobility doesn’t mean wealth, it often comes with property. The 45-room Castello Sannazzaro is located in Giarole, a small town in Italy’s Piedmont region. It was such fun to make up stories inside a place that inspires your imagination so much....

Some of our most popular products are already low in stock atMy Modern Met Store. Be sure to snap them up before they run out. This list includes a variety of items that make ideal presents, or treats for yourself. Its counterpart, theModern Artists Socks Gift Setis also running out quickly. There are a couple of other autumn-inspired pieces that you won’t want to miss. ThePyroPet Kisa Cat Candlelooks like a stylized black cat at first....

Embed from Getty Images For some people, nothing beats the feeling of making their parents proud. And now, a heartwarmingvideoof him ringing his parents to tell them the news has been posted online. Hi, it’s your son, he says with a tingle of nervousness in his voice. No kidding, jokes his mom, unaware of what’s coming next. I don’t know what to say. I’m ready to fall on the floor, his mom says....

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