Bride Knits Her Own Custom Wedding Dress in 45 Days for Less Than $300

When it comes to weddings, many brides opt for some form of DIY. Although this typically pertains to decor, Veronika Lindberg Heino better known asKikadid something practically unheard of. She knit and crocheted her wedding dress. And not only that, she did it in just 45 days and documented the entire thing online. The result was a beautiful garment that utilized various stitch techniques to culminate in a one-of-a-kind dress....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 176 words · Diana Coleman

Elegant ‘Typograms’ Visualize Complex Systems and Make Them Easier To Understand

Skeleton Typogramby Aaron Kuehn Information visualization is a powerful way to convey knowledge. For many people, its easier to understand complex subjects when they are organized in beautiful and thoughtful ways. The results are ingeniously developed and educational at the same time. Skeleton Typogramby Aaron Kuehn Knowledge is at the heart of Kuehns work. This is, perhaps, best displayed in his piece titledSkeleton Typogram. As helpful as this visualization is for us, its a positive for Kuehn, too....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 130 words · Laura Mercado

Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Argentina Reveal They Secretly Got Married Two Years After Competing in the Same Pageant

Mariana Varelaof Argentina andFabiola Valentinof Puerto Rico shared the happy news in a joint Instagram post. After deciding to keep our relationship private, we opened the doors on a special day. In that clip, a decorated room was complete with a sweet Marry Me? spelled out in balloons. The final scene of the video is a shot of their wedding. The news came as a surprise to fans. Since their announcement, theyve received well wishes from people across the world....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Eric Vasquez

NASCAR Driver Beats Other Racers Using Moves From a Video Game

Ross Chastain (Not a photo of the actual event.) And, just like in a video game, the move helped him move way up in the rankings. He recalled playing a lot ofNASCAR 2005on GameCube with his little brother. Ross Chastain (Not a photo of the actual event.) (Photo: actionsports/123RF) I couldn’t tell who was leading. I made the choice, grabbed fifth gear down the back. But I was willing to do it....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 203 words · William Harmon

Olafur Eliasson’s Massive Qatar Installation Invites People to Ponder Their Place in Nature

Qatar continues to transform its spaces into a public museum with a massive new installation by artistOlafur Eliasson. In this way, the Earth is enveloping and all-encompassingsomething that humans cannot escape. This principle is close to the Icelandic-Dutch artist’s heart. The climate crisis requires collective action and an unprecedented level of international cooperation. It is my modest belief that art can help cultivate the necessary transcultural understanding to tackle this enormous task....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 98 words · Kimberly Fitzgerald

12 Small But Meaningful 2022 Hanukkah Gifts for Adults

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. This year, the holiday runs from December 16 to December 26, 2022. What has always been tradition is givinggelt(Yiddish formoney). Though gelt is now in the form of chocolate coins, these treats were once pure gold....

November 2, 2022 · 2 min · 217 words · Michael Mata

18-Year-Old Lioness Named Zuri Grows a Mane at Kansas Zoo

Zuri and her magnificent mane. This iconic fluff typically makes it easy to determine the male among a pride. Females, by contrast, are typically a light, sleeker tan. Zuri and her magnificent mane. (Photo: Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center) However, the beauty of nature is never so simple. Topeka’s three-lion pride lost its male lion Avus in October 2020. Zuri was left behind with another female. Zuri shows off her fur....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Natalie Smith

25 Creative Products on Amazon You Can Buy Right Now

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like 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. Treating yourself to something fun is always in season. Some of the bestAmazonproducts are everyday items cleverly designed to infuse your daily life with whimsy....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 172 words · Thomas Henson Jr.

Man on His Way to a Job Interview Is Mistaken for Expert and Put on Live TV Broadcast

It all happened as the fallout of one of the funniest cases of mistaken identity in recent memory. Because of that, technology expert Guy Kewney had been called upon to talk about the verdict. When asked if he was Guy, Goma replied affirmatively. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Despite thinking it was all very strange, Goma was convinced he was being interviewed for a job. Although he was visibly shocked, he handled it gracefully to avoid making a scene....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 113 words · Jonathan Wang

Man Posed as a Dead Body for 321 Days, Then Landed a Role on CSI

On October 24, 2021, Josh Nalley posted aTikTokof him lying face down in a small river. In the background, two dogs played in the water. Nalley provided no explanation and used random hashtags, presumably to get views from trends. Three days after the first video, Nalley posted avideoof him, once again, lying face down. Why play a dead body? Nalleys repetitive work proves that practice makes perfect. Having done more than 300 of these posts, I have progressed and gotten better, he says....

November 2, 2022 · 2 min · 341 words · Chad Warner

Meet Haben Girma: The Disability Rights Advocate Fighting for Access and Equal Opportunities Around the World

Her work has improved access and the overall quality of life of people with disabilities. That taught me to be persistent. Its OK to face the unknown…youll pioneer your way, the activist toldToday. However, something that happened when she was 19 gave her the final push to become an advocate. It was frustrating, especially as a vegetarian, she toldThe Guardian. Stop assuming were incompetent, the passionate activist asserts. We are talented; we work hard....

November 2, 2022 · 2 min · 244 words · Ronnie Hart

Baby Elephant Thanks Little Girl After She Helps It Get Unstuck From the Mud [Video]

Luckily, a little girl approached it and did her best to free it. The best part is that it all got captured in a heartwarming video for us all to see. Shortly after, a brave little girl enters the scene. Photo: Screenshot fromReddit The sweet video quickly went viral, earning over35,000 upvoteson Reddit, as well as some loving responses. Why is everything they do ADORABLE, says one redditor. And someone else adds, Elephants have really great memories....

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 97 words · John Rogers

Barbie Celebrates Día de Muertos 2022 With Three Colorful Day of the Dead Dolls

For Dia de Muertos 2022, the company has released three limited-edition dolls, a first for Mattel. One of the Day of the DeadBarbiedolls was created in collaboration with Mexican fashion designer Benito Santos. The other two dolls are Barbie and Ken dolls. While Santos' doll has currently sold out, the other two are still available on Mattel’sonline store.

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 58 words · Charles Robinson