John Cena Sets New Record for Most Make-A-Wish Foundation Wishes Granted

Photo: ChinaImages/Depositphotos John Cena is a hero to many kids. But ultimately, it’s another aspect of his career that deserves praise above all. Cena is a close collaborator with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and has granted his 650th wish. Photo: ChinaImages/Depositphotos Cena’s story with Make-A-Wish dates back to 2002, when he first made his WWE debut. I just drop everything. I don’t care what I’m doing. According toGuinness World Records, Cena is the most requested celebrity by Make-A-Wish children....

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 118 words · Sarah Hurley

Math Teacher Doesn’t Know Why Students Called Them the G.O.A.T.

Photo: hquality/Depositphotos Many teachers go underappreciated for their hard work. So, it’s always heartwarming to hear about educators who are loved and respected by their students. An 8th-grade math teacher (known as PuzzleBrain20 on Reddit)posted their dilemmato the NoStupidQuestions subreddit. Photo: hquality/Depositphotos And I would respond back each time that they were the goats and they would all laugh. It was pretty funny to be honest, and I never gave it much thought....

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Scott Wilson

Single Dad Dresses Up as a Mom So His Daughter Doesn’t Feel Left Out at Mother’s Day Event

If a mom was needed, he would simply turn into one. In Thailand, where Lookphonbodee lives, Mother’s Day is celebrated on August 12. The proud dad, also known as Teacher Joe, works as a P.E. Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok instructor in the same school his daughter, Nong Cream, attends. Personally, Im not ashamed because I love my child. Lookphonbodee posted avideoof the Mother’s Day event. In it, he is dressed in a gingham dress and wears a long wig with bangs....

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 137 words · Christina Johnson

11 Different Types of Painting That Every Artist Should Know

Photo:Stock Photosfrom PicMy/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom PicMy/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Over the course of history, the way artists have paintedand the mediums they usehas evolved. New technology and changing tastes mean that the paints used by artists have continued to diversify....

August 16, 2023 · 4 min · 794 words · Katie Evans

82-Year-Old Widower Is “Adopted” by a Family in the Neighborhood

But a woman namedSharaine Caraballoand her family found something bigger than that. They quickly made up their minds after an 82-year-old knocked on their door. Hoping to help the newcomers, Paul Callahan showed up to Caraballo’s home with a ladder. Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram One of my biggest fears was meeting our new neighbors. When Paul welcomed us into the neighborhood I knew I had made the right choice. Shortly afterwards, the couple, who has five children, learned Callahan’s story....

August 16, 2023 · 1 min · 187 words · Bethany Morris

Classic ‘Contax G2’ Camera Is Given a Very Colorful Makeover

If you’re a photography aficionado, you may be quite familiar with the Contax G2 camera. Luxury brandsCasablancaandMAD Parispurchased some of the rare stock for aunique collaboration. A limited number of Contax G2 cameras were reimagined in vibrant colorful form. Original models were transformed by adding hand-applied ceramic multi-colored coatings to the surface of the devices. Not only that, but Casablanca also incorporated its signature diamond logo branding to the front of the camera....

August 16, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Claudia Schwartz

Hawaiian Zookeeper Bravely Saves Critically Endangered Animals From Wildfires

Photo:Hawaii DLNR Human lives were not the only ones threatened by the Maui wildfires. Numerous animals, many of which are critically endangered, were put at great risk from the disaster. Before the flames got too close, however, a zookeeper stepped up and demonstrated inspiring bravery. Photo:Hawaii DLNR A security camera from Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resourcescaptured the entire event. In that moment, our instincts kicked in and we knew what we had to do, Pribblesays....

August 16, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Lindsay Reyes

One of These Five Black Artists’ Designs Will Be Chosen for the Harriet Tubman Memorial in Philadelphia

The original proposal included a statue by Wesley Wofford, a white male artist, prompting residents' criticism. ArtistTanda Francisis the only artist who put forward a bust-like statue. These renderings are placed over a keystone, referencing Pennsylvania as the Keystone State. Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy At her feet are broken shackles, signifying her freedom and determination. Here, she is pictured in action, seemingly running toward challenges with grit and determination....

August 16, 2023 · 2 min · 328 words · Frederick Wilson

This Transparent Beehive Lets Beekeepers See the Bees at Work

Have you ever been curious about what it looks like inside of a beehive? Well, the startupIVRY-Bhas developed an elegant and sustainable solution. It’s designed to have low maintenance and does not require any special tools. Part of its assembly includes inserting round honeycomb frames into the wooden barrel base of the hive. The transparent covering provides users with a 180-degree view of all that goes on in the hive....

August 16, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Timothy Reed

City of Toronto Helps Artist Find Sentimental Sketchbook He Worked on for 10 Years

That is why, when he noticed it missing after his bike ride, he was rightly devastated. I only realized what this little book meant to me when it was gone, Bondarenkowrites. The OCAD University teacher simply couldn’t abandon hope for his sketchbook. Photo:@handdrawndmitry / Dmitry Bondarenko Two days passed with no response. In the meantime, someone from Weird Toronto shared the message with another group called I Am a Leslievillian!...

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · 256 words · Lauren Simpson

Curiosity Rover Has Been Climbing a Mountain on Mars Since 2014

Curiosity takes a selfie on Mars. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Just keep climbing, climbing. That could be the Mars rover’s motto. Curiosity takes a selfie on Mars. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Known as Curiosity, the vehicle has been exploring the area of Gale Crater on the Red Planet. This 3.5-billion-year-old crater once held water, and from its center risesMount Sharp, a 3.4-mile-tall hill. Curiosity’s photographs and data have been universe-changing for astronomers. The view of Mount Sharp....

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · 216 words · Mark Stanley

Embroidery Artists Are Using a Needle and Thread to “Paint” Gorgeous Stitched Art

Photo: NewAfrica/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: NewAfrica/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. The art ofhand embroideryhas many techniques for stitching designs onto fabric. What is the thread painting craft? While you might create embroidery on a sewing machine, that’s not what we’re referring to here....

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · 373 words · Chad Marsh

Hypnotic Timelapse Shows What Happens to Cigarettes in Soil for a Year

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Nature works in ways we sometimes can’t fully grasp. This is especially true for slower processes that take months or years. The results of this unique experiment are simply fascinating. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube The effects of the soil on the cigarettes are almost immediate. The humidity in the dirt dampens the paper in a matter of hours. Only a day later, the cigarettes are already decaying and falling apart....

August 15, 2023 · 1 min · 197 words · Andres Atkinson