Kristen Bell Shares Her Epic Dinner Party in One Star-Studded Photo

Hollywood stars are no exception. Bell posted a photo of a dinner party and it was packed with Hollywood A-listers. The outdoor event took place at the South Fork Lodge in Swan Valley, Idaho. Photo:Instagram A long dining table was set up outdoors with a view of a lake and rolling hills. Beside Cox was her fiance, Johnny McDaid of the band Snow Patrol. To figure out who was also present, we had to zoom in....

July 11, 2023 · 1 min · 203 words · Christopher Jackson

Northern Lights Will Be Visible From Multiple U.S. States This Week

Photo: surangastock/Depositphotos The Northern Lights are one of the most fascinating sky phenomena out there. Still, there is some hope for those in northern states, as well as Canada. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast, too, as an overcast sky may block your view. Photo: surangastock/Depositphotos Auroras are a spectacular sign that our planet is electrically connected to the Sun, statesNASA. Cities closer to the northern border may have the best viewpoint....

July 11, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · David Gregory Jr.

These Portable Watercolor Sets Are the Same Size as Your Smartphone

Most of the time, you will see these paints available in the form of tubes or pans. Viviva Original Colorsheetsis their flagship product, featuring 16 colors in the form of a booklet. Each sheet is made of a supersaturated layer of pigment thats deposited on the paper. Viviva Colors| $19.95 Viviva Colors has expanded on this original idea with more booklets featuring all-new color palettes. TheViviva Fall Set, for instance, has 16 warm hues inspired by the autumn season....

July 11, 2023 · 2 min · 234 words · Holly Harris

This 16th-Century Manual Is the First English Guide on ’The Art of Swimming’

De Arte Natandi (The Art of Swimming), by Everard Digby, 1587. (Photo:Wellcome Collection via The Public Domain Review) How did you learn to swim? Swimming is something that is often learned bydoingrather thanreading, but that wasnt always the case. “De Arte Natandi (The Art of Swimming),” by Everard Digby, 1587. (Photo:Wellcome Collection via The Public Domain Review) In fact, this practical skill has been immortalized in text. Written by Digby, who was a theologian at Cambridge University, the book was originally published in Latin....

July 11, 2023 · 1 min · 175 words · Christopher Riley

Watch 100 People Scream as Loud as They Can in This Funny and Cathartic Video

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube What makes you scream? It can be fear, it can be excitement. Others can scream from a mere need of catharsis. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Ultimately, it’s a universal activity charged with emotion. The result is a funny and insightfulvideothat reveals a lot about the human condition. The subjects react to the request of screaming in a wide variety of ways. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube A couple of people stretch....

July 11, 2023 · 1 min · 196 words · April Alexander

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Fourth Child, Wren Alexander Stephens

The newest addition to their family was born on June 19. Legend marked the occasion by sharing a picture of all four of their children together in one photo. Legend captioned the picture, Wren Alexander Stephens, our new love. In the image, the proud dad holds both newborn Wren and 5-month-old Esti in his arms. Our hearts, and our home, are officially full. In the same post, Teigen explains she and her surrogate were pregnant almost at the same time....

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 127 words · Samantha Jones

Japanese Farmers Have Created a Fresh New Fruit Called the ‘Lemon Melon’

When we think of Japanese innovation, our mind usually goes to the countrys leading advancements in technology. But Japans agriculture is proving to be just as innovative. The biggest shock comes after cutting it open. Instead of boasting a bright color, the Lemon Melon is white inside. According toSoraNews24, their team bred it from a jot down of melon imported from overseas. The lemon and melon mix is a result of several experiments on growing methods and harvest times....

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Samantha Hammond

Older Japanese Couple Expresses Their Love Through Coordinating Outfits

Tsuyoshi and Tomi have distinct fashion tastes, usually wearing outfits with bold prints and pops of color. So it’s unsurprising that the couple actually met when they were at art school in Tokyo. Since then, their relationship blossomed and they had one daughter. It was she who helped them start their Instagram account to share their charming matching outfits. The handle bonpon511 combines their childhood nicknames with the date of their wedding anniversary on May 11....

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 194 words · Gregory Roberts

This “Bloody” Pearl Necklace Will Make You Feel Like an Elegant and Timeless Vampire

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo 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. Whatever your style is, the right accessory can always elevate and transform an outfit. This goth-looking necklace is just that kind of piece....

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 127 words · Yvonne Bruce

Weatherman Cheekily Sneaks Song Lyrics Into His Live Forecasts and Takes Requests From Fans

Adam Krueger, a television meteorologist from Houston, has nailed this in the best way possible. The weatherman smoothly integrates lyrics from popular songs to his live forecasts. FromTupactoMiley Cyrus, Kruegers music choices always deliver. To make it more exciting, Krueger accepts challenges and takes song requests from his followers onTikTok. Some of his greatest hits areBohemian Rhapsodyby Queen,The Real Slim Shadyby Eminem, andAnti-Heroby Taylor Swift. When Houston’s own Beyonce announced her Renaissance World Tour, Krueger addedseven lyricsto his weather report in celebration....

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 112 words · Shawn Underwood

Woman Has Fed Generations of One Fox Family Every Day for the Last 25 Years

The animal lover captures their visits on video and shares them on social media. The resulting footage is a collection of foxes putting on their best puppy eyes as they ask for breakfast. We are now on the fourth generation of foxes. Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram I remember feeding their great-grandparents, she told theSunday Mail. I cant believe my gang of foxes interests so many people. It is very humbling. Hughes usually feeds them sausage rolls....

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 208 words · Colin Duarte

12,000-Year-Old Bird Bone Flutes Mimic Ancient Bird Song

The 12,000-year-old bird bone flutes recently discovered. The 1,100 bones were discovered in the Hula Valley in Israel, forming a fascinating collection. Yet within these relics lay several carefully carved little surprises. The 12,000-year-old bird bone flutes recently discovered. (Photo:Davin et al., 2023) The bone-crafted flutes bear the telltale mouth and finger holes of wind instruments like flutes. Interestingly, the ancient sculptors chose small bones from Eurasian teal and Eurasian coot birds....

July 9, 2023 · 2 min · 243 words · Kevin Marshall

Creative Band Plays Music Using Vintage Typewriters as Musical Instruments

We’ve seen anartist recreate famous paintingsby using only the characters found on a keyboard. We’ve also seen more experimental approaches like typewriters being taken apart and reassembled intomovable bird sculptures. Now, this vintage tool is being utilized beyond visual arts. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube A band known asBoston Typewriter Orchestracreates songs using these antique machines as musical instruments. The band recorded the song Left Blank on video and submitted it to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest....

July 9, 2023 · 2 min · 259 words · Thomas Campbell