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The 14 daguerreotypes of the officers of the Franklin expedition, 1845. (Photo:Sotheby’s) Exploring the unknown can be a risky business. Now up for auction, the images turn out to be slightly different in outfits and composition. The 14 daguerreotypes of the officers of the Franklin expedition, 1845. (Photo:Sotheby’s) They are excellent qualitydaguerreotypes, a photographic process which was quite new at the time. The 129 men set out on theHMS Erebus and HMS Terror....

Ghosts of Asaro by Jatenipat Ketpradit. Pro International Photographer of the Year. Ketpradit’s photographs respectfully highlight the tribe’s traditions while underscoring the incredible environment they live in. “Ghosts of Asaro” by Jatenipat Ketpradit. Pro International Photographer of the Year. For Ketpradit, it’s vital that he creates these connections for get the most authentic imagery possible. These tribes often feel that their culture is outdated and backward. On the non-professional end, Angola-based photographerJoao Coelhowas named International Discovery of the Year....

This is exactly what happened to an anonymous woman in Manchester, New Hampshire, recently. Believing that the artwork might be of some value, she shared some images on Facebook. This led to the amazing realization that the forgotten find was actually a genuineN.C. N.C. Wyeth, frontispiece illustration for the book “Ramona” by Helen Hunt Jackson (depicting characters Señora Gonzaga Moreno and Ramona), 25 1/8 x 16 7/8 in., purchased from an antique shop in Manchester, New Hampshire....

A wolf parent returns to the den with a toy for its pups. (Photo:Yellowstone National Park) Parenting is hardteething babies, never a moment alone, alwayshungry pups… Wolf parents are devoted. Once pups are weaned off milk, they eat like their carnivore parents. A wolf parent returns to the den with a toy for its pups. (Photo:Yellowstone National Park) However, the parents must do the hunting, returning home as devoted providers with dinner....

WildflowerDesignsWM| $59.75+This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. WildflowerDesignsWM| $59.75+This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Out in the wild, electricity gives us epic thunderstorms that haveinspired artistsandmarveled scientists. No two pieces will ever be the same, much like the trees they are created from....

Photo: Merlinus74/Depositphotos Humans have long dreamed of colonizing Mars. So far, the main obstacles seem to lie in the realm of technology. But then, there’s also the human factor itself. Photo: Merlinus74/Depositphotos But they also noticed that neurotics had a much higher death rate than their counterparts. The primary observed emergent phenomenon occurs in the decline of the Martian population, the team explained. Also, the less neurotics in the colony, the better it did....

Photo:KAJANI/Depositphotos The dangers of the micro and nanoplastics floating in our water are a big concern. Using tannic acid and sawdust, the system obtained a remarkable 99.9% success in removing the particles. The system created by the researchers uses a pump that pushes water through sawdust. Photo:KAJANI/Depositphotos They call the process bioCap. Cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin in the organic sawdust make it convenient for water to be transported through. By itself, the sawdust would remove under ten percent of microplastics in the water....

His best-known song Margaritaville captured the imaginations of listeners everywhere for its escapist lyrics. Buffett began performing on the streets of New Orleans after graduating college. It became an instant hit and ironically attracted more visitors to the area. Jimmy Buffett performing in 2008 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Everything that means anything has already happened and you’re not even sure when. Buffett claimed to have written most of the lyrics to the song in just six minutes....

No matter how much research you do before a trip, some culture shock is inescapable. One of the most fascinating aspects of their findings is the contrast among all of the countries. And while tipping is customary in the U.S., it isn’t in a place like Slovenia. Those are always eaten with your hands. In fact, many of these international etiquette rules concern food. In Egypt and Portugal, you should never ask for salt when having dinner....

Screenshot from Ceux de Chez Nous (Those of Our Land) in 1915. (Photo:John Hall YouTube) ClaudeMonetis one of the most famous painters of the past several centuries. His iconic, colorful imageskickstarted the Impressionist movement. Screenshot from “Ceux de Chez Nous (Those of Our Land)” in 1915. (Photo:John Hall YouTube) This special moment is captured in silent film footage from 1915. As captured on film, Monet’s genius in translating landscapes to canvas is bewitching....

Photo: Screenshot fromTwitter Clever gadgets can make our lives more comfortable. There are some that fulfill a need we didn’t even know existed. Well, now there’s a machine that will do that for you. Photo: Screenshot fromTwitter InventorKazuya Shibatacreated an automatic shirt flapper to help people stay a little bit cooler without the extra effort. This little Arduino-controlled tool works by hooking it to the front of one’s pants. It’s a simple, yet effective gadget that does exactly as it promises....

Maximizing living space is vital when it comes to smaller rooms and apartments. Inspired by this need, there have been numerous clever furniture designs that combine form with function. Fold-out dining tables are one such example. The top trait of this design is its versatility. Meanwhile, the table itself offers different setups for various occasions. Still, its most prominent feature when closed it’s its cartoon face. It almost looks like it’s impatient for the dinner party to start....

Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok Dance is known to release feel-good hormones likeserotonin. While that is true for the dancers, the joy that emanates from a nowviral videois just as contagious. The talent on display is so enthralling that it has been watched over 18 million times on TikTok. Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok The song they dance to is All Over You by Afro-pop singer Guchi. As such, both the little girls and Only1blake seem to have mastered it....