Man Wins the Lottery 14 Times Using a Simple System of Basic Math

Photo: HayDmitriy/Depositphotos In the 1980s and 1990s, Stefan Mandel turned playing the lottery into an art form. The Romanian-Australian economist managed to win the lottery an astounding 14 times. Everything he did was perfectly legal and all it took was some simple calculations. Photo: HayDmitriy/Depositphotos And, in fact, his first win allowed him to settle his family down in Australia. While living there, he continued playing the lottery and developed an ingenious system....

July 16, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Derek Cortez

Sweet Boy Stops to Hug Every Stray Dog He Passes on His Way to School

The 30-second clip is a powerful statement of a boy’s love for all canines. Whatever the case, his love for the creatures is palpable. For those who know Ibrahim, this is just another example of his goodness. Photo: Screenshot fromFacebook I saw the video. Thats Ibrahim, Katerina, a friend of Ibrahims family, toldThe Dodo. He goes to school with my daughter and helps her carry her bag. Photo: Screenshot fromFacebook...

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Brandon Beck

Artist Enhances His Original Drawings by Openly Embracing AI as Creative Tool [Interview]

While many artists are running from AI, digital artistCy Tehhas embraced its creative possibilities. Even his Instagram bio says: Digital Artist + AI. I will keep moving forward and learning the good parts of each field, the captions continue. I hope to share the fun with you through this platform. If it offends you. I sincerely apologize to you here. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview. How did your love of art begin?...

July 15, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Christopher Harris

Watch “Giant” Cats Attack Train Sets at This Quirky Japanese Restaurant

If you visit theDiorama Restaurantin Osaka, Japan, you will find giant cats as well. A small camera attached to the train captures the many ways these trips are interrupted by seemingly monumental kitties. The true magic of the experience, however, lies in seeing the point-of-view footage of these epic rides. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Other times, a feline silently prowls the train until an off-camera force turns it on its side....

July 15, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Evan Holt

Artist Recreates 18th-Century Romantic “Lover’s Eyes” Tradition by Painting Eyes on Vintage Plates

She adds delicate paintings of eyes and faces to vintage plates. Each of these depictions is rendered in a style that evokes the original tradition. Human gazes appear in the center of these dishes, staring at the viewer calmly and directly. The form of the dish even acts as a frame, bordering Carson’s handiwork with decorative patterns. Artist Susannah Carson adds delicate paintings to vintage plates. Mixing her new handiwork with an older material makes these objects feel all the more precious....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Mary Wiggins

Charming Finalists of the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards

The dog then launched itself and flipped in mid air to face me and snap! The photos of these sweet kitties and goofy dogs are sure to put a grin on your face. Some photos focus on the quirky habits that our furry friends have. “Barking!” by Chris Porsz (UK)“In March 2019 I was sat in the Union Sq New York dog run when I spotted a lady with a pink bag on her hand (to keep her hand clean) throwing a ball to her dog which was sat down facing her....

July 14, 2023 · 4 min · 780 words · James Mora

Shelter Cat Gives a “Making Biscuits” Massage to Blind Dog Who Needs All the Love

But for one cat named Elodie, this also means helping a friend feel better. Tam has lived at the shelter for nine years. During his time there, he has developed a unique friendship with the felines living there. Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram Every day we witness beautiful connections between our residents, the shelter writes. They graciously gift him with moments of gentle care and unwavering affection. All the cats adore him and give him cuddles and massages....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · Nicholas Robertson DVM

UK’s Largest Clean Air Mural Is Completed After 3 Weeks

Frenchstreet artistNeronehas created the UK’s largest clean-air mural in Southampton. And best of all, the nearly 11,000-square-foot mural is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. To create his masterpiece, Nerone used Graphenstone CO2-absorbing paint. That’s the equivalent of about three mature trees. In terms of the subject matter, the piece is a continuation of other portraits Nerone has painted. It took 17 days for the French artist and a team from Lawless Studios to complete the piece....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words · Lance Harris

Watch a Dancer Perform a Highly Complex Underwater “Mime” Routine

Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram Dancing is, by nature, an intricate discipline that requires grace and precision. As if it weren’t complex enough on the ground, can you imagine executing it flawlessly underwater? This is exactly what Jaydeep Gohil, also known asHydroman, does. Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram Playing with the buoyancy of water, he creates elaborate underwater routines displaying his incredible skill and body control. As a result, his videos are almost hypnotic....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 137 words · Adam Evans

Who Was William-Adolphe Bouguereau? Learn About the Beloved 19th-Century French Painter

Themost famous artistof all time is a difficult question for anyone to pinpoint. Today, many people might sayVincent van Gogh,Claude Monet, orFrida Kahlo. However, just a couple of decades ago, people might have given different answers. Born and trained in France, Bouguereau was an upholder of the French academic style. Here, we will learn more about Bouguereau’s art and why the Impressionists fought against it. Who is William-Adolphe Bouguereau? William-Adolphe Bouguereau, “Self-Portrait,” 1879 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)...

July 14, 2023 · 2 min · 376 words · Brittany Adams

1,500 Van Gogh Artworks Have Been Digitized and Put Online

The museum has digitized 1,500 paintings and drawings by Van Gogh and made them availableonlinefor anyone to view. This incredible array includes some ofhis most famous paintingsas well as lesser-known pieces and even sketches. There is also an option to download any artworks that you like. Photo:Van GoghMuseum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation) it’s possible for you to start browsing Van Gogh’s arthere. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has digitized 1,500 paintings and drawings by Van Gogh....

July 13, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Kevin Coleman

Al Roker Is a First-Time Grandpa and Shares First Photos of His Granddaughter

To mark the happy occasion,TheToday Showhost shared the first pictures of baby Sky onInstagram. And then this little girl came into my life, he captioned the image. Welcome to the world, Sky Clara Laga. Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos In love all over again. Thank you, Courtney and Wes for such a perfect blessing. Your baby is beautiful. Already planning the ways to spoil her and then hand her back. In one of the images, Roker looks emotional as he holds Sky in his arms....

July 13, 2023 · 1 min · 210 words · Katelyn Wu

Are You a Child of the 80s? Test Your Knowledge [Quiz]

This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. WasMiami Viceyour favorite television show? This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Or did you grow up playingDonkey Kong? For this week’s quiz, we’re testing your knowledge of the 1980s. Related Articles: Quote Quest: Who Said It? Art Edition [Quiz]...

July 13, 2023 · 1 min · 98 words · Nina Price