Man Drills a Hole in the Wall and Uncovers a Surprising Stash Pouring Out

Nature is full of surprises. Woodpeckerswho use their beaks to excavate tree trunksare known to peck holes into the siding of houses. They just kept coming and coming, nonstop, Castrosaid. Acorns were thought to be only about a quarter of the way up the wall. Turned out, they were piled high up to the attic of the house. The full amount of acorns ended up being 700 pounds in total, filling eight large trash bags....

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 127 words · Felicia Johnson

One-Eared Shelter Dog Alters His Plush Toy So That It Looks Like Him

It is just as important for pups that have been brought to the shelter. And his ear was torn off when another dog attacked him and he couldnt run away. It didn’t take long for Bruno to make a much-needed alteration to his new doll. One day, one of the staff members went to check on him and couldnt believe what he saw. He made sure to take his look-alike toy with him when he moved to his forever home....

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Courtney Hughes

Spectacular National Winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the National Winners of the 2023Sony World Photography Awards. Likewise, the Latin American National Award honors photographers from Central and South America. The bright orange and fuchsia colors of the fireworks pop against the night sky. “Galaxy Explosion” © Pável Vélez, Mexico, Winner, Latin America National Awards, Sony World Photography Awards 2023Fireworks celebrate the dawn of a new year in the small town of Santa Rosa Xochiac, Mexico....

February 13, 2023 · 5 min · 888 words · Tyler Ball

20 Toys and Action Figures for the Playful Art Lover 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. Do you know someone whos into limited-editionart toys? From vinyl toys to plush collectibles, designer toys are an art form of their own....

February 12, 2023 · 1 min · 151 words · Dwayne Hammond

Iceberg the Size of London Breaks off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf

The chunk of iceberg the size of London separates from the Brunt Ice Shelf on January 24, 2023. While this foreboding landscape may look monotonous, it is subject to change just like any place on Earth. Scientists have noted that icecaps on both poles aresufferingdue to the climate crisis. The chunk of iceberg the size of London separates from the Brunt Ice Shelf on January 24, 2023. (Photo:NASA Earth Observatory images by Lauren Dauphin, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview and Landsat data from the U....

February 12, 2023 · 2 min · 260 words · Darren Perry

Largest Ever Exhibition of Vermeer Paintings Is Now on View in Amsterdam

Woman with a Pearl Necklace, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1662-64, oil on canvas. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Gemaldegalerie Dutch artistJohannes Vermeeronly created 37 known works during his lifetime. Never before have so many paintings by Vermeer been brought together in one place. “Woman with a Pearl Necklace,” Johannes Vermeer, c. 1662-64, oil on canvas. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin – Gemäldegalerie Their narration accompanies ultra-high resolution photographs of Vermeer’s paintings which people can zoom in to close detail....

February 12, 2023 · 3 min · 436 words · Nicole Barker PhD

Supercomputer Can Predict ICU Patient Dangers To Give Healthcare Workers a Warning

Many times these crises have been impossible to predict. They tried 20 different models to find the predictive accuracy required. The alert allows doctors to decide what care a patient might need to prevent a crisis. The Setonix supercomputer. (Photo:Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre) This data use is made possible by a partnership with the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. Their Setonix supercomputer is considered the 15th most powerful supercomputer in the world....

February 12, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Michael Martinez

90-Year-Old Man Travels 10.5 Miles by Bike Every Day to Visit His Wife in Hospice

Peter Burkhardt, a 90-year-old man from the Netherlands, is the embodiment of this idea. I’ve done skiing with pleasure. So Ill always get to my wife. Photo: Screenshot fromReddit I have to take the situation as it is. I just want to be with her every day. I just can’t miss her. I did it by car for a while. But even then I alternated it with the bike. However, nothing stops this senior in love....

February 11, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Adam Cooke

Sacramento Zoo Welcomes a Healthy and Adorable Baby Giraffe to Its Family

Just a day later, the zoo posted a couple of adorableimagesof the baby giraffe. It wasn’t until January 18 that Shani was moved to the maternity area to be monitored. With the birth of the calf, the Sacramento Zoo is now home to six giraffes. An official debut day for the creature will be announced sometime in the future. It is, however, subject to the health and welfare of both mom and baby....

February 11, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Krystal Adkins

Cosplayer Hits the Gym To Become Strong Like the Mortal Kombat Character She Portrays

Cosplay is an art. (But even when they’re bad, they can beso good.) For those familiar withMortal Kombat 9, Renas cosplay is faithful to Kitana during that edition. Like many cosplayers, Rena has been a fan of the character since her childhood. Kitana was always an example of a beautiful and strong girl to me, she tells My Modern Met. I like female costume designs inMortal Kombat 9, but Kitana is really special for me....

February 10, 2023 · 1 min · 148 words · Jessica Powers

Explore the Creative Possibilities of Alcohol Ink in This How-to Guide for Beginners

Photo: xyligan_987/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: xyligan_987/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Alcohol inks have become an increasingly popular medium for artists and makers to express themselves. Made from dye and alcohol, they are highly fluid and brightly colored....

February 10, 2023 · 4 min · 750 words · Brittany Wood

Learn How to Upcycle Your Jars and Vases With DIY Glass Painting

Photo: AmeKamura/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: AmeKamura/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Is your glassware looking a little stale? Dont replace it; breathe new life into it withglass painting! When youre done, youll have a piece that is totally unique....

February 10, 2023 · 3 min · 638 words · Sara Wright

Portraits of Indigenous People From All Around the World

Young Kayapo (Mebengokre) girl at a protest in Brasilia. for stay impartial, the charity does not accept government funding. To help support their ongoing campaigns, they’ve recently released their 2023 calendar,We, the People. “Young Kayapó (Mebêngôkre) girl at a protest in Brasília. Every year, in April, thousands of Brazilian indigenous people travel many kilometers from territories across the country to gather at the Free Land Camp in the capital, to protest in defense of their lands and lives....

February 10, 2023 · 4 min · 813 words · Matthew Fitzgerald