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Dall-E 2, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney all produced men and women whose bodies were highly unrealistic. The ideal man was similarly distorted, with the pictures looking like photoshopped versions of bodybuilders. In fact, 67% of the AI-generated males had dark hair. There was also a preference for olive skin. It was found in 53% of the female images and 63% of the male images. Here, the results were slightly different....

Then, not only that, he dazzles the top, rockstar-like figures with a sharp technique. After a brilliant competitive appearance, he in turn earns a spot among the cream of the crop. Before this week, Block was just a club pro. But how did Block find himself in that spot in the first place? Block then qualified and secured one of those coveted spots. With a pool of 156 players featuring winners of past championships, Masters, and U....

Tongi first captured the hearts of the public with his moving audition. Your daddy is very proud,saidjudge Lionel Richie back then. Katy Perry then added, What a fantastic song to pick. You’re making these grown men cry. He was then granted a spot in the competition. Fast forward a few months to the season finale. All the while, Blunt carried on the song, even placing a supportive hand on Tongi’s arm....

You say tomato, I say tomato… Accents are fascinating. Accents can change over one’s lifetime, and they can be changed with conscious effort too. English actor and accent coachSarah Valentineis an expert in teaching the tones which can inflect the English language. On her TikTok, she gives examples of simple phrases repeated in over 20 accents. Valentine has been working in TV since the 1990s. She appears to have found success coaching other actors to speak in a variety of dialects....

The night sky is full of wondrous sights, many of which are invisible to the naked eye. TheCosmic Cliffs Infinite Galaxy Puzzleis based on one of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Additionally, theEarth Puzzleprovides a spectacular overview of our home planet. While this might seem daunting, think of it as the freedom to create the world on your terms. There are sure to be some surprises along the way!...

This summarizes the move made by a brave umpire at a youth baseball game in Jacksonville, Florida. Thevideoof the frightening moment has since gone viral. In a matter of seconds, a dust devil formed after a batter had stepped aside. Photo: Screenshots fromYouTube I was scared and I got afraid if someone would pull me out, Bauer toldNews4Jax. So I kind of lifted up a little bit. Noticing he was in trouble, the 17-year-old umpire quickly lifted him and brought him to safety....

(Not a photo of the actual event.) TheMaryland Sheep & Wool Festivalhosts a fierce competition with the goal of being warm and fuzzy. Called the Sheep to Shawl challenge, the teams consist of one sheep and five people. Photo: wedmov/Depositphotos. (Not a photo of the actual event.) Every team member has a job. The handspun shawls are auctioned off after the competition. The preparation for Sheep to Shawl begins months in advance and starts with finding the right sheep....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey 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. Father’s Day is fast approaching, so you’ve probably sifted through all kinds of greatgifts for dad. Others are purely playful, like the quirkyartist socksand animal multi-tool....

Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram You know the feeling. After enjoying nice break on the weekend, Monday morning hits you like a ton of bricks. You wake up experiencing something close to dread and you reluctantly get out of bed. Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram Then, you drag your feet to the coffee maker with your eyes half closed. Sadly, life wasn’t all long naps for this lazy bear. Then deemed unnecessary, she was sold to a private circus....

It’s commonly accepted that Native Americans are descendants of Siberians who crossed the temporary Bering Strait land bridge. However, new findings published inCell, show that these ancestors most likely landed on the Pacific coast. In fact, they believe that these intrepid individuals came over in two different waves. Photo: adrenalina/Depositphotos The first migrationor radiationwould have occurred between 19,500 and 26,000 years ago. This fact, coupled with the better climate, may have pushed people to explore new locations....

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Indiana Jones is one of the most beloved characters in movie history. The new film had its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Once he entered the theater, the crowd jumped from their seats to give him a monumental entrance. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube A reel of his greatest rolessuch asStar Wars Han Solo andThe Fugitives Richard Kimbleplayed on the screen. Then, the actor was presented with an honorary Palme dOr, the highest prize awarded by the festival....

But Becerra was faced with a dilemma one day. As a fisherman, one of his tasks included sacrificing a turtle to be eaten at a local festival. One time, he had to lodge one of these animals for a few days in the family bathroom. After hearing the creature whizzing and crying at night, his wife pleaded with him to save the turtle. The group became known asGrupo Tortuguero de Bahia de Kino(or Kino Bay Turtle Group)....

Photography can be an empowering tool used to tell stories of those whose voices might struggle to be heard. An image can communicate a lot without words, as is the case withSujata Setias project calledChanging the Conversation. The series features people with physical differences as a way to honor their resilience in the face of obstacles. Catrin was returning from a ski trip in the French Alps, when the coach’s brakes failed and the crash happened....