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A prime example is I-110, also known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway. This made signage fundamental. In an act he calls guerilla public service, Ankrom meticulously observed how Caltrans made their signs. Photo: chones/Depositphotos After three months, he was ready to go. He’d done such a good job that no one noticed this helpful act of vandalism. Ankrom found himself all over the national and local news, where he shared his story....

But if its distinct appearance isn’t impressive enough, its height and wingspan certainly are. Its incredible size and unique appearance have made the harpy eagle quite a popular figure on the internet. Photographs of the large eagle often pop up onReddit, where people marvel at its size. Photo: Clément Jacquardvia Wikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 2.0) Despite its overall large size, its wingspan is a bit shorter than some other eagles due to habitat....

Technology may be, and people use technology and they don’t quite realize the sensitivity. Her reflection paints a worrying picture. Photo: goinyk/Depositphotos Photo: vladvitek/Depositphotos Photo: alonesdj/Depositphotos Photo: MichalBalada/Depositphotos

Photo: Lazyllama/Depositphotos The Olympic torch relay is one of the most exciting events leading up to the games. And much like the logo and the mascot, each organizing committee gets to design its own torch. The torch boasts a symmetrical design with a wave-like, three-dimensional effect, complete with curves and rounded lines. Photo: Lazyllama/Depositphotos Made out of steel, 2,000 of these pieces were produced by steel company ArcelorMittal. Scroll down to see the unique torch designs that have launched Olympic Games in different host cities....

Doing warm-up exercises isn’t just for athletics though. Warming up can be a great way to prepare your mind and hands before you tackle a bigger project. One great class for both beginners and seasoned artists is Nitika Ale’sLearn How to Paint Abstract Acrylic Floral Paintings. Ale encourages her students to become more confident in their work, focusing on color-mixing and loosening up brushstrokes. Scroll down to check out five ways you might warm up to create your next masterpiece....

In the video, she messaged all six of her siblings, asking for $100. One of Stokes' brothers even gave her five times the requested amount to ensure she was fully covered. She started sharing daily dance videos on TikTok and updates on her chemo journey. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Stokes was often isolated in her hospital room due to her cancer treatment. However, she found an online community that offered her support....

Throughout history, people have fabricated shelters that fit their surroundings. To many of us, a home is a four-walled fixture on a permanent foundation. But to others, it is a snowy sanctuary, a hidden cave, or even a floating boat. Let’s take a tour of different types of houses around the world. Today, many cave homes around the world have been turned into uniquecave hotelsfor tourists to stay in. Like igloos, rondavels were traditionally used as temporary hunting lodgings....

A recreation of the military sandals. The singular sandal was discovered near the city of Oberstimm, Bavaria, Germany. The site was once home to a military fort full of Roman soldiers and surrounded by civilian encampments. A recreation of the military sandals. (Photo:Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD)) The sandal was found in the latter during excavations. The ancient civilians walked the site between 60 and 130 CE. During this time, the singular sandal found its way into the archeological record....

Una publicacion compartida por The Olympic Games (@olympics) The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are finally here. And while the competitions are well underway, the entire world is still buzzing about the thrilling opening ceremony. One moment in particular seemed to strike a chord with the global audience. The choice of song was a tribute to Piaf’s place in French cultural history. On top of the powerful imagery, this moment held special significance....

TheBoucheron Wave Tiarawas crafted by master goldsmith Coulot in 1910. Within the limits of the medium, Coulot replicated the breaking waves with successive crescents adorned with diamonds. This was also achieved by the meticulous setting technique, which likely employed techniques like millegrain and tremblant. The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Image: Katsushika Hokusai viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) The Boucheron Wave Tiara has been said to represent two moments in art history....

Williams became a NASA astronaut in 1998 and is currently on her third mission aboard the International Space Station. The video shared in 2012 is from her time as a commander of Expedition 33. Its where four of the six crew members sleep in individual sleeping cabins. People always ask about sleeping in space, Williamssays in the video. You dont really have the sensation of laying down. You just sit in your sleeping bag....

El arte moderno es conocido por su estetica vanguardista y celebrado por sus artistas adelantados a su tiempo. Para delinear la peculiar evolucion del arte moderno, debemos reconocer y comprender los muchos generos que lo componen. Sin embargo, para lograrlo, lo mas util sera establecer una definicion de arte moderno. Eventualmente conocidos comoexpresionistas, estos artistas adoptaron y adaptaron los elementos revolucionarios de otros movimientos modernos. Cuando descubrimos el cubismo,explicoPicasso, no teniamos el objetivo de descubrir el cubismo....

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. As students start thinking about heading to campus, it’s time to stock up on all the essentials. That’s where a good backpack comes into play....