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This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Walker, the first American self-made millionaire woman, to poet and activistMaya Angelou. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info Make way for theTina Turner Barbie doll! The doll commemorates the 40th anniversary of this song, which would become Turner’s first and only No....

Pebbles passed away peacefully at her home in Taylors, South Carolina, on October 3, 2022. Her human companions, Bobby and Julie Gregory, were with her at the time. Pebbles was not just another dog; she had her own way about her, and her own personality. Photo:Guinness World Records There was never anyone who met Pebbles who didnt love her. She will be deeply missed. Pebbles lived a wonderfully comfortable life with the Gregory family....

A wax worm eats plastic. Strangely, the bag was now full of holes. Researchers who published their findings inNature Communicationstrumpeted this exciting development which may contribute to solving the plastic waste problem. A wax worm eats plastic. (Photo: CSIC Communications Department/PA) Researchers investigated the phenomenon and discovered 200 proteins in the worms' saliva. Of these, two enzymes appear to be the agents which break down polyethylene. Recycling plastic involves breaking polymer chains, a difficult process which usually requires heat....

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. Thats where the reviews come in handy. One rule of thumb is to look for products with four- and five-star reviews. And for a little downtime, why not try putting together aplant puzzle by Galison?...

There are many ways to improve our mental well-being. Doctors in Brussels are taking this kind of research seriously and are putting academic papers into action. They can now prescribe a museum or gallery visit in the city to combat those encroaching blues. Photo: tupungato/Depositphotos This innovative initiative is a pilot program that grants museum visits the status of psychological treatment. The program currently partners with four of Brussels' museums and an arts center....

The Ontario-based photographer specializes in landscape, wildlife, and astrophotos but is particularly enamored with waves. To take these photos, Pottelberg has faced winds of up to 60 miles per hour. By staying down low to the ground with his equipment, Pottelberg digs in and braves the elements. Most people head for cover during these times but I embrace the opportunity to take these storms head-on. In these cases, the fiery orange sky provides a fascinating contrast to the icy blue spray....

Next time you’re looking for great art, try watching your step. One artist is taking it upon himself to beautify cracks and holes in the pavement with colorful mosaic art. Based in Chicago,Jim Bachortransforms unsightly potholes into beautiful renditions offamous paintings. It’s all about juxtaposition, Bachor explains as the inspiration forMaster Piecesto My Modern Met. Now, passers-by can stumble across something unexpectedly beautiful on their way to work or home....

Artist Leah Jeffrey, better known asBruised Reed Studio, gives scrap metal a new life. Jeffrey picked up welding during her senior year of high school and has continued honing her skills ever since. The size of these pieces ranges from palm-sized to the length of an arm. Jeffrey carefully mixes realistic details with an industrial aesthetic. you’re able to keep up to date with Jeffrey’s latest projects by following the artist onInstagram....

Filled with a mix of native wildflowers and sedums, the adorned bus stops support biodiversity. Passersby can see wild strawberries, poppies, pansies, thyme, and wild marjoram atop the unassuming structures. Clear Channel states that the Bee Bus Stops, help make the city a greener and happier place. The only maintenance the Living Roofs need is two visits a year to trim, weed, and fertilize. Watering is only required if theres been a drought....

Spatial Composition 4 by Katarzyna Kobro (1928). Only about 20 of her sculptures still exist, some of which are reconstructions created after her death. But in this small and brilliant oeuvre, we can see her philosophies come to life. “Spatial Composition 4” by Katarzyna Kobro (1928). (Photo:Public domainvia WikiArt) Who was Katarzyna Kobro? This art movement was started by Russian artists Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko in 1915. Firmly grounded in the industrial era, Constructivism called for abstraction, functionalism, and utilitarianism....

British artist Sam Cox (akaMr. Doodle) is known for hisbold black-and-white drawings. In the video, we see the creative transformation of his home, as his doodles invade every surface. From bedsheets to chairs to a computer and even his clothes, nothing is left blank. Doodleand his wife will be moving into the masterpiece. For them, it won’t be a big change, as their current bedroom is already doodled. In the future, they’re hoping to extend the work into the garden....

The big buzz by Karine Aigner (USA). Good storytelling dominated the competition, and wildlife photographers who were able to create a strong narrative were rewarded. Among the notable category winners is Mexico’sFernando Constantino Martinez Belmar. “The big buzz” by Karine Aigner (USA). Wildlife Photographer of the Year Overall Winner and Winner, Behavior: Invertebrates.Karine Aigner gets close to the action as a group of bees compete to mate.Using a macro lens, Karine captured the flurry of activity as a buzzing ball of cactus bees spun over the hot sand....

The artifact was then handed to the British as part of the Treaty of Alexandria in 1801. This has inspired them to launch an online petition backed by thousands of people. Egypt has called for the return of the Rosetta Stone as early as 2003. Photo: claudiodivizia/Depositphotos In 2021, UNESCO called for the United Kingdom to return them to Greece. Still, after many years, there’s a glimmer of hope for reinstatement and acknowledgment....