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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. Japanese stationary companyPLUSjust released a set of three of the cutest erasers. Famously,The Great Wave off Kanagawafeatures a stunning wave in the foreground with a snow-topped Mt....

From clingy kids to a three-headed giraffe, these photos are sure to bring a smile to your face. Each year, the photo contest supports a sustainable conservation organization. This year, theWhitley Fund for Naturewill receive that support. “Holding on for a ride” by Alexander Fine.Animal: Brown Bear“Mother brown bear trying to go and her cubs want a ride instead of walking.” The contest is free to enter and isaccepting submissionsuntil July 31....

Federer captivated thousands with remarkable eloquence and articulate delivery, ultimately revealing three crucial principles drawn from his career. The word is awful. You wouldnt say you retired from college, right? Sounds terrible, Federer says. Like you, Ive finished one big thing and Im moving on to the next. Like you, Im figuring out what that is. After reflecting on his transition, Federer goes on to make his three points. Scroll down for the breakdown of each lesson....

Photo:Mount Vernon Ladies Association In May 2024, the archeological community recieved exciting news. Buried in an old cellar beneath George Washington’s home of Mount Vernon laytwo bottlescrafted in the 18th century. Within the sealed bottles, archeologists discovered the remains of cherries picked before the founding of the United States. Photo:Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association The find has the potential to affect everything from botany to how scholars interpret the history of Virginia....

Sleeping cuckoos by Luke Chambers (UK). Still with a few drops of morning dew on them. The UK’s leading insect science charity has announced the winners of itsannual photo competition. “Sleeping cuckoos” by Luke Chambers (UK). First Place, Over 18.Species: Black-thighed Cellophane-cuckoo bees, Epeolus variegatus“Two cuckoo bees (Epeolus variegatus) fast asleep, grasping onto the grass with their mandibles. Still with a few drops of morning dew on them.” Luke Chambers was named the overall winner for his interesting look at two bees and their unusual sleeping habits....

They also figured heavily in Indigenous history, culture, and beliefs. Today, while more stable, the wild bison number is only about 30,000. One more extra special individual creature was recently added to this number. Zooming in with her camera, Braaten discovered the speck of white was actually a newborn calf. Cream-colored with a dark nose and eyes, the calf looked quite different from the standard reddish-brown bison babies. Since this sighting, no one has seen the elusive rare calf....

Hislop had little choice about cutting her degree short. Her then-boyfriend George had been called up to military service due to World War II. This prompted a quick marriage before they moved to the U.S. Army outpost at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Photo: Charles Russo/Standford University Hislop originally wanted to be a lawyer like her father. They instilled in Hislop that if youre part of the community, you help with the housekeeping....

Untitled by Eric TKindt. Overall Winner and Gold, Gymnastics. A dynamic image of Japanese gymnastDaiki Hashimoto has won the 2024World Sports Photography Awards. “Untitled” by Eric T’Kindt. Overall Winner and Gold, Gymnastics. It also topped the Gymnastics category, one of 24 in the competition. Here are the winners of the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards. Duck Dive by Ryan Pierse. “Duck Dive” by Ryan Pierse. Overall, Third Place and Gold, Aquatics....

It stands 77 inches tall and each side is 13 inches wide. The original social media post issuing a statement about the monolith sparked a range of reactions. Some users proposed science fiction theories, while others dismissed it as a cheap and obvious stunt. However, many consider it a form of vandalism against the natural landscape. The silver pillar, distinctly less reflective than the one found in Las Vegas, was soon sensationalized....

Plane In Front Of Eclipse by Ryan Spangenberg. To celebrate the big event, Kolari ran its inauguralSolar Eclipse Photography Contest. Now, they’ve announced the winners and several exceptional honorable mentions. “Plane In Front Of Eclipse” by Ryan Spangenberg. First Place. Ryan Spangenberg won the competition with his unique image of a plane hugging the side of the total eclipse. Two incredible moments of totality by Keith Double and Justin Castel took home second and third place, respectively....

Lin Chao, a China-based shop specializing in gold, creates a myriad of highly detailed items. One of the best examples of this is agold teapotthat has charmed many around the world. At first, it’s easy not to think much of an irregularly shaped piece of metal. But after being carefully cutting it into a circle, the real magic begins. This is a gold ware [where] we cannot afford to make mistakes....

Snakes and other figures engraved at Cerro Dagua. Archeologists devote countless hours to uncovering, documenting, and interpreting ancient art. Among the more recent papers to interpret ancient South American artwork was published inAntiquity. Snakes and other figures engraved at Cerro Dagua. (Photo:Riris et al.,CC BY 4.0) Their findings shed light on the the sheer amount of carvings and the impressive size of certain monumental snakes. Sixty of the engravings stretched an impressive 30 feet or more....

But from the looks of things, she might be older than you think. In 2023, archeologists in Egyptrevealed several treasuresthat they’d unearthed, including a 3,000-year-old coffin. The cemetery dates back to the 20th Dynasty, the last to rule during Egypt’s New Kingdom Period. Photo:Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The Marge Simpson sarcophagus, while drawing much amusement from commenters onReddit, is actually quite important. The portrait of the high priestess is surrounded by 12 depictions of her in different positions....