Man Wins $1M With Lottery Scratch-off Ticket He Bought With $20 Bill He Found on the Ground

Photo: birchphotographer/Depositphotos Many people would consider themselves lucky if they found a dollar bill while out and about. And finding an $20 bill? How can it get better than that? Photo: birchphotographer/Depositphotos Well, it certainly can. Hicks was on his way to the convenience store when he spotted the bill in the parking lot. Once inside, he picked a $25 Extreme Cash scratch-off card. Photo: AY_PHOTO/Depositphotos His prize came with a tough choice....

November 1, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Dr. Troy Willis Jr.

Singapore’s “Hotel in Nature” Named World’s Best Tall Building

Unsurprisingly, the beach terrace features a tranquil lagoon surrounded by palm trees. By incorporating greenery into its design, Pan Pacific Orchard has aligned itself with the city’s sustainability goals. Related Articles: Photo: courtesy of Pan Pacific Orchard Photo: © Darren Soh Photo: © Darren Soh Photo: © Darren Soh Photo: courtesy of Pan Pacific Orchard

November 1, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Tina Johnson

Archeologists Discover Lost Maya City With Pyramids and Plazas in the Middle of the Mexican Jungle

Mayan temple at Calakmul. Curious, he looked up if someone had covered the area with a non-archaeological end. So what if a lidar survey of this area already existed? Mayan temple at Calakmul. (Photo: prill/Depositphotos) An area of about 47 square miles in Southeastern Campeche had been mapped. Valeriana is described as having all the hallmarks of a Classic Maya political capital. Detail of Valeriana site core, in the north-east corner of Block 2 (figure by authors)....

October 31, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Keith Hart

Cereal Bowl Resembling Poured Milk Adds a Splash of Fun to Breakfast

TheSpilt Milkcereal bowl is one such product, and offers a playful way to start the day. Created by Rhode Island-based design storeGenuine Fred, this clever bowl resembles a splash of milk. What would otherwise be a disastrous, messy accident is now frozen in time. Its also microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a convenient option during the morning rush. The Spilt Milk bowl also recalls the artistic themes that underpinned thesurrealist movement....

October 31, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · Kathleen Walker

London Museum Welcomes Tim Burton Exhibition That Lets Fans Take a Peek Inside the Director’s Mind

Untitled (Teddy Bear in Paris), 2001. Untitled (Edward Scissorhands), 1990. 20th Century Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo: Matt Crossick The World of Tim Burtonwill be open until April 21, 2025. Percepto, c. 19961997. Photo: Matt Crossick Photo: Rob Harris for the Design Museum “Untitled (Teddy Bear in Paris),” 2001. Private Collection © Tim Burton Photo: Rob Harris for the Design Museum Photo: Rob Harris for the Design Museum Photo: Rob Harris for the Design Museum...

October 31, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Samantha Sampson

Self-Watering Planter Let’s You Grow a Rainforest Indoors Without Soil

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. In rainforests, plants grow on a variety of surfaces, ranging from lush trees to sloping mountain sides. A new planter mimics how wildlife thrives in these conditions, transporting the rainforest to your home....

October 31, 2024 · 1 min · 175 words · Elizabeth Smith

Unusual “UFO Cloud” Always Reappears in the Exact Same Spot Over New Zealand’s South Island

Embed from Getty Images The 2022 horror movieNopehad a unique antagonistan alien creature disguised as an unmoving cloud. And while unusual, there seems to be a scientific explanation behind its odd behavior. The formal name of this pet cloud is elongated altocumulus standing lenticular cloud (ASLC). Photo: ChinaImages/Depositphotos Despite its ominous appearance, there is a reason for why these clouds look and behave like this. Wind that is forced to flow up and over the mountains creates a kind of wave in the atmosphere....

October 31, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Eric Townsend

Alex Chinneck Brings a Playful “Twist” to Urban Objects With Surreal Metal Sculptures

British artistAlex Chinneckcreates surreal public sculptures that challenge our perception of reality. Chinnecks metal sculptures are showcased at Assembly Bristol, the citys new waterfront office complex. Casting light onto the street at night, it captivates passersby with its mind-boggling form. Additionally, two pairs of knotted lamp posts bring a playful charm to the area. The illuminated lamp posts are my first steps into function, bridging public art and civic design....

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Kenneth Pruitt

Artist Spends Months Creating Detailed Pen Drawings Using Thousands of Tiny Dots [Interview]

Remembering LA 1992 Ink on paper. Producing these intricate drawings while still working a day job, YBZ manages to make his creative voice heard. The Genealogy of LA Galbi Ink on paper. “Remembering LA 1992” Ink on paper. 2021. How did you develop your style? How long, on average, does it take to complete a drawing? The version Ive done, however, is re-contextualized in Los Angeles in the year 2024....

October 30, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Erika Moreno

Night Parrot Previously Thought To Be Extinct Is Discovered by Indigenous Rangers and Researchers

Pezoporus occidentalis drawn by Elizabeth Gould in 1890. Among these are petite penguins, sand pipers, and tropical cockatoos. For most of the 20th century, the species was thought to be extinct. Pezoporus occidentalis drawn by Elizabeth Gould in 1890. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Sightings were virtually nonexistent, and today remain exceptionally rare. Since the 2010s , scientists have been seeking the birds with fervor. Photographs and recordings of alleged sightings can be quitecontested, but are thrilling when verified....

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · Willie Fritz

Portraits Created With Cake Piping Technique Blur the Line Between the Digital World and Reality

I love playing around with materials, Du Pre tells My Modern Met. I tried several approaches and came up with the idea to use cake piping, she recalls. The optical effect transforms the seemingly abstract lines into lifelike portraits, where facial features and geometric patterns emerge. Du Pre describes it as a light play thats impossible to capture in photos. Watch the artist demonstrate her unique technique.

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Angela White

82-Year-Old Woman Finally Votes for the First Time After Late Husband Told Her Not to for Decades

Now, for the first time, the 82-year-old woman got to exercise her right. And then I got old and I thought that it wouldn’t count to vote. Her husband, William, a Korean War veteran, died in April of last year. Photo: tdoes1/Depositphotos Throughout their marriage, he said he did not see a need for his wife to vote. I just thought it was something that everybody did, Moore toldThe Washington Post....

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Stephanie Williams

Explore a 16th-Century Italian Sculpture Garden Known as the “Park of the Monsters”

The Mouth of Hell. Along the way, visitors meet a statue of Cerberus, the three-headed guardian of the underworlds gates. Orsini reportedly held dinner parties inside the sculpture. The “Mouth of Hell.” (Photo: Daderot viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) The mystery of the park remains unsolved, since no written records exist to explain Orsinis vision. Garton describes Sacro Bosco as rambling woods filled with surprises, frightful beasts, and ancient ruins. Today, anyone with a ticket can visit Sacro Bosco and immerse themselves in the fantastical landscape....

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 168 words · Richard Torres