How Much Do You Know About the Italian Renaissance? Test Your Art Knowledge [Quiz]

This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. The Italian Renaissance is one of the most studied eras of art history. This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. So dive in and test your knowledge to see how much you really know about Renaissance art. Related Articles: Are You a Contemporary Art Connoisseur?...

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Michele Sanchez

Israeli Hospital Develops Blood Cancer Treatment With a 90% Success Rate

They’ve recently announced a 90% success rate in treating patients with multiple myeloma cancer. This is an incredible achievement, given that multiple myeloma is considered an incurable cancer. It involves using Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T). Photo: suravid/Depositphotos Due to the complexity of the treatment, only one patient a week is allowed access to the therapy. While CAR-T therapy has been around for decades, until now, it has been quite cost-prohibitive....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Barry Esparza

Michael J. Fox Celebrates His Son Sam’s Birthday With an Adorable Instagram Post

This seems to be the case withMichael J. Foxand his oldest kid and only son, Sam Fox. Happy Birthday to the absolute best son ever! Fox Movie,now available on Apple TV+. Photo: s_bukley/Depositphotos Una publicacion compartida por Tracy Pollan (@tracy.pollan) Michael J. Fox:InstagramSam Fox:Instagramh/t: [Today] Related Articles: Michael J. Fox Receives Honorary Oscar for Activism in the Fight Against Parkinsons Disease Actor Michael J. Fox Welcomes His Adorable Pup Named Blue...

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Jamie Hernandez

One of the World’s Most Endangered Sea Turtle Species Just Laid 80 Eggs

The nesting mother turtle. These baby steps are to be celebrated. TheKemp’s Ridley Turtleis an endangered species which was abundant until the late 1940s when populations plummeted. The nesting mother turtle. (Photo:Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research) The species nests along the Gulf of Mexico. The females lay clutches of eggs in sand before returning to the water. Remarkably, they usually give a shot to return to the area in which they themselves hatched....

June 1, 2023 · 2 min · 226 words · Marc Mckinney

This Is What AI Considers a “Beautiful Woman” in 100 Different Countries

To do so, they asked Midjourney to produce pictures of beautiful women from 100 countries around the world. The results are fascinating. The full-body renderings show a range of well-put-together women with slight variations based on their country of origin. Interestingly, Midjourney seems to prefer a natural look, and most women appear with minimal makeup and jewelry. As we encounter more AI imagery, studies like thiswhich are transparent in their use of the technologyare critical....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Robin Sawyer

Friendly Whales Approach Two Paddlers in Puerto Madryn, Argentina

The now-viralvideoshows the couple swarmed by Southern right whales. Meanwhile, Osta looks concerned, as he hopes the whales won’t knock them off the paddle. A handful ofadditional videosshow them trying to stay very still as the whales first approach them. Photo: Screenshots fromTikTok Hi, beautiful, gorgeous, the woman greets one of the mammals. Throughout the footage, Gioielli continues to laugh nervously. Despite being only inches away, they both felt it was best not to touch them....

May 31, 2023 · 2 min · 227 words · Miranda Scott

Girl Born in Jail Defies Expectations and Gets Accepted to Harvard University

Congratulations are in order for one exceptional young woman. She was born to an incarcerated mother and raised by a single father. Castner was born while her mother was incarcerated in the Galveston County Jail. Harvard Yard, an iconic part of the Harvard University campus. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Castner was paired with Mona Hamby, and the two quickly grew close. Hamby helped out by guiding Castner through the minutiae of life, from buying glasses to haircuts....

May 31, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Matthew Holland

Illustrator Shares Her Top Drawing Tips (And Two Things to Avoid)

Drawing is a practice thats all your own, but its always valuable to get tips from the pros. This will help you avoid the common mistake of adding too many details to your drawing too quickly. Variety in subject matter is also vital. Practice is important, but confirm you practice drawing different subjects as well. Keeping a sketchbook can help you keep track of your progress. And dont expect too much of yourself while you learn or try a new technique....

May 31, 2023 · 2 min · 240 words · Elizabeth Robbins

Man Wins $100K in Lottery and Pledges to Build Classrooms in Mali

What would you do if you won the lottery? For one North Carolina man, the answer is simplehe would help others by supporting education. Hoping to help the kids from his native country, he purchased a scratch-off ticket. Fortunately, luck was on his side, and he won $100,000. Now, hes planning to put it towards a noble cause. This was my dream, Sanasaidafter he won. With a deep understanding of the cultural weight of dance, Sana created a nonprofit....

May 31, 2023 · 2 min · 216 words · Jason Williams

Mundi the Elephant Is Rescued After 35 Years in Captivity and Moved to a Sanctuary

An elephant named Mundi is finally getting her happy ending. Born in Zimbabwe, this African savannah elephant was left orphaned by a government-organized mass culling in the 80s. Mundi was sold and relocated to the Mayaguez Zoo in Puerto Rico. She spent 35 years living alone, as there were no other elephants on the premises. Elephant Aid International started making plans to welcome her at their Elephant Refuge North America in Attapulgus, Georgia....

May 31, 2023 · 1 min · 147 words · Nicole Long

Rick Hoyt, Who Finished 32 Boston Marathons With His Father Pushing His Wheelchair, Has Died at 61

According to his family, Hoyt died from complications with his respiratory system. Hoyt was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth and was confined to a wheelchair. When he was 11 years old, he began using a computer to punch in out his thoughts. Photo: The Hoyt Foundation Though his father was not an athlete, the duo began to compete in races starting in 1977. Dick pushed Hoyt’s wheelchair, and they came in second to last....

May 31, 2023 · 1 min · 172 words · Lori Reed

Woman Wins Cheese Rolling Race Even After Being Knocked Unconscious

On top of the unique subject matter, the chaotic nature of the contest makes for a wild spectacle. The latest race took place in the United Kingdom over the holiday weekend. Out of the four races, the female competition was won in an unlikely manner. Photo: 1000Words/Depositphotos the woman recalled when talking to theCBC. When she felt her body fall, she tucked up to avoid breaking any bones. Shortly after that, everything went dark....

May 31, 2023 · 2 min · 294 words · Andrew Henry

42 Creative Teacher Gift Ideas for the Educator in Your Life

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly 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. Educators are some of the most important people in our lives. We’ve picked out unique and thoughtful products that make great gifts any time of year....

May 30, 2023 · 2 min · 254 words · Kelly Ewing