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Detail of The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymous Bosch. Between 1490 and 1510. The piece is a triptych oil painting that shows the Garden of Eden, Paradise, and Hell. Detail of “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymous Bosch. Between 1490 and 1510. (Photo: viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) Despite the dark subject matter of the painting, the song doesn’t sound too haunting. Ready to listen to this unusual backside music?...

The Forest of the Monarchs by Jaime Rojo. Grand Prize Winner.Upon first glance, this scene looks little more than a sunlit patch of leafy trees. For the 11th year, the California Academy of Sciences has announced the winners of its renownedBigPicture Photography Competition. “The Forest of the Monarchs” by Jaime Rojo. Grand Prize Winner.“Upon first glance, this scene looks little more than a sunlit patch of leafy trees. But those clumps hanging off branches and blanketing tree trunks are actually millions of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), huddled for warmth in one of Mexico’s famous overwintering sites....

Photo: dmitryelagin/Depositphotos Do you know what the longest word in the English language is? Contrary to popular belief, it is notsupercalifragilisticexpialidocious, no matter how fun it is to pronounce in song. In fact, it only ranks third on the list. Photo: dmitryelagin/Depositphotos Instead, the actual word is significantly less cheery. Surprisingly, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis didn’t even start out as a legitimate word. If you have no idea how to say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, you’re not alone....

Travelers seeking memorable experiences often turn to unique hotels that offer more than just a place to sleep. Check out our picks below! Outside, the inn’s sprawling grounds offer a wealth of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy. Fun fact: The name of the inn has nothing to do with Madonna the performer. Guests can learn all about the alleged apparitions during a guided, one-hour haunted history tour. What do you see?...

Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent have to pay more for our drink? Maybe its my little way to give back. And happily, he doesn’t see this philosophy changing in the foreseeable future. Photo: homank76/Depositphotos Were gonna fight as hard as we can for consumers. Vultaggio’s efforts are refreshing in an era when most CEOs only care about the bottom line. But perhaps this dedication to the consumer can be traced back to his roots....

Divya Shokeento discuss the surprising ways in which we may be showering wrong. But when it comes to the question of washing our legs, she admits that it’s probably unnecessary. I don’t think you do [need to wash them], Dr. Shokeen says. Image:Pexels Unless you’re, like, aggressively sweating and you just biked 20 miles. Then, yes, yo wash your legs. She also points out that actively washing your legs too frequently can dry out and irritate the skin....

A post shared by @jonathanyeo Few voices are as familiar and far-reaching as that of Sir David Attenborough. As such, he joined the likes of Alan Turing, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. Now, 40 years in, hes sat for British portraitist Jonathan Yeo. The green aptly evokes a sense of nature, something Attenborough has been educating the public about for decades. The experience of the portrait seems to have touched the artist and subject....

A chocolate-covered strawberry is a simple, romantic dessert that most people can create. ButAmaury Guichons chocolate-covered strawberry is anything but simple. Known as The Chocolate Guy, Guichon creates incredible confections that are world-renowned. The French pastry chef has a knack for transforming anything into chocolate, including a strawberry. Guichon tackled the romantic treat for Valentine’s Day earlier this year. After his strawberry is complete, he uses a tool to cut the fruit in half....

The 4th of July is a holiday that is synonymous with barbecues, fireworks, and fun. With courses ranging from one to three hours, there is plenty to learn without having to over-commit. And, best of all, the variety of subjects and mediums means theres something for everyone. Want tolearn how to crochet? We’ve got you covered. Interested in learninghow to make abstract paintings, we can show you that as well....

If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Curtis was on the move for more than three decades, living among dozens of tribes. White Shield – Arikara, 1908 (Photo: Edward S. Curtis viaLibrary of Congress, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info....

Last year, artistThomas Dambospent 100 daystraversing the United Statesand creating his signature troll sculptures along the way. As people partake in Dambo’s adventure, they are also brought closer to nature. The sculptures ofAlexa’s Elixircan be found on Dambo’sTroll Map, which tracks his troll installations. The only thing that isn’t marked is the elusive Golden Rabbit. To find that, you’ll have to participate in the hunt. Alexa’s Elixirconsists of numerous sculptures, including 5 large trolls and 800 birdhouses....

The visitor center encompasses 2,100 square feet and is dedicated to welcoming visitors from all walks of life. One such display includes theWall of Solidarity, which is an interactive wall installed by Google. It features digital screens that demonstrate the lasting impact of the Stonewall Rebellion around the world. Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson It is recognition of the rebels who started this journey 55 years ago. So, we offer this gift to all generations of queer people: a home away from home....

The talentedpyrographyartist uses fire to draw incredibly detailed portraits. Instead, he reaches for a blowtorch. The artist’s painstaking attention to detail is apparent in every portrait he creates. I capture these fleeting expressions, quiet emotions and ignites them on canvas. To keep up to date with his latest creations, you’re able to followIdoko on InstagramandTikTok. If you are interested in owning a print of his work, check out hisonline shop....