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PhotographerVitor Schiettihighlights the beauty ofbonsai treesin his ongoing seriesImpermanent Sculptures. The sparklers dance along the branches and leaves, illuminating the shape of each tree. In the series of photographs, Schietti captures an array of unique bonsai trees with this method. The light painting is made over one single exposure or, in some cases, through overlaying several images. Trees are such majestic beings. We acknowledge in this ancient form of life, the pioneers of the first cells to breathe sunlight....

This was the case of Christian Bowers, a 24-year-old man from Missouri. That’s why it broke her heart when he asked her, When are my friends coming over? She didn’t know what to do or say. Determined to fix the situation, Herter made aposton Facebook. Hoping to get one or two applicants among her feed, Herter went to bed. According to Herter, they all have declined the payment. On top of that, Christian’s story has inspired more people to make him feel included....

Photo: aletia/Depositphotos One of the many advantages of getting older is the prospect of retirement. But when, exactly, should you retire? Anew studysuggests, though, that early pension programs could have a negative impact, particularly on cognitive functioning. Photo: aletia/Depositphotos The program started in 2009 and encouraged people to retire soon after turning 60 by offering a stable income. Now, with over a decade of data, researchers are able to study the effects of this program....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Smile19/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Smile19/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Watercolor painting haslong been a favorite mediumof expression for enthusiasts and professional artists alike. In fact, you probably have some of them in your home right now....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom KATE AEDON/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom KATE AEDON/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Crafting during this time of year is always fun. After all, you’ve got warm weather and fresh blooms as inspiration for your art activities!...

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. There’s nothing that says spring quite like flowers. And whether fresh or artificial, colorful blooms are a great way to jazz up your style....

A life-sized image of the mural from Historic England. They had not previously known of its existence. After the initial discovery, the couple returned home. A life-sized image of the mural from Historic England. (Photo: Luke Budworth) The couple removed some paneling to find that was correct. The mural continued along the top of the wall. I always thought it was probably just covering some pipes. The murals show scenes from a 1635 book called “Emblems,” by Francis Quarles....

Photo:Reddit Reddit can be a seemingly magical place where people find each other. And for one Redditor namedAdam, the connection hes made there has changed his life. Adam was in need of a new prosthesis for half of his pinky finger. Photo:Reddit The cost wouldve been astronomicalin the ballpark of $15,000 to $20,000. His insurance turned him down and he couldnt afford it out of pocket. Eventually, Adam found someone who could help....

Since many airlines assign seats randomly at check-in, families sometimes end up scattered across different rows. This happened to musician Chance the Rapper on a recent flight. It wasnt until later that he realized the identity of the good samaritan. Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos(left); s_bukley/Depositphotos(right) We both said thank you and as he stands up, I realize its THE Martin Short!! Thanks to his storied career in comedy and film, Short has fans of all ages....

Photo: RAWPIXEL/Depositphotos Media changes fast. While streaming is the music format of choice of today, vinyl has had a sort of resurgence. In fact, sales of vinyl records have surpassed that of CDs for the first time since 1987. Photo: RAWPIXEL/Depositphotos This rise in vinyls popularity is due in part to young consumers embrace of the nostalgic medium. Vinyl sales increased by 17% since 2021, whereas CD sales dropped 18%....

Suffragette Parade, 23 October 1915. Here are 10 famous women from history who helped create a better world. Marie Curie, 18671934 Marie Curie, c1920. Suffragette Parade, 23 October 1915. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons,CC BY 4.0) Her research paved the way for new effective cancer treatments that are still used today. There other one was in chemistry. Curie developed different ways to separate radioactive isotopes and discovered two new elements: radium and polonium....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Halfpoint/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 Halfpoint/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. If youre a creative person, there are few better feelings than trying new art supplies. For instance, do you love watercolors but wish you could draw with them?...

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Nastya Gor/Shutterstock HappyApril Fools' Day! Have you ever wondered why we have a day dedicated to making mischief? What is April Fools' Day? Photo:Stock Photosfrom Nastya Gor/Shutterstock Photo:Stock Photosfrom bigjom jom/Shutterstock April Fools' Day is a celebration that takes place annually onApril 1st. On this day, people traditionally play practical jokes on each other. A typical April Fools ruse concludes with the trickster revealing their deception, usually by shouting April Fools!...