My Modern Met - June 28 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Funny Early Entries of the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards]()​ [Funny Early Entries of the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards] With just one month left before the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards closes for entries, they've given us a sneak preview of some of the hilarious images submitted thus far. From clingy kids to a three-headed giraffe, these photos are sure to bring a smile to your face. The Awards, founded in 2015, caters to both […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Abraham Lincoln Wax Statue Melts From Extreme Heat in Washington, D.C.]()​ [Abraham Lincoln Wax Statue Melts From Extreme Heat in Washington, D.C.]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Katie Couric Media (@katiecouricmedia) If you’re in the U.S., you’re either just coming out of or in the middle of a heat wave. Our increasingly hot summers can be devastating for our health, but at least we’re not made of wax. This past week, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Elementary School Teacher Creatively Demonstrates the Power of Words Using Toothpaste](​ [Elementary School Teacher Creatively Demonstrates the Power of Words Using Toothpaste]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Ms. Natalie Ringold Elementary Teacher (@always.upper.elementary) Even with the very best of intentions, everyone has probably said something that they regretted at some point in their lives. It can be easy to forget how impactful our words can be until it is too late […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Roger Federer Shares Powerful Life Lessons in Dartmouth Graduation Speech]()​ [Roger Federer Shares Powerful Life Lessons in Dartmouth Graduation Speech] Roger Federer, often regarded as the best tennis player of all time, delivered an inspiring commencement speech to the 2024 Dartmouth College graduates. Federer captivated thousands with remarkable eloquence and articulate delivery, ultimately revealing three crucial principles drawn from his career. Throughout the speech, he dismantled the image of him being a perfect tennis player […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Fun Hokusai-Inspired Erasers Designed To Turn Into Mount Fuji the More You Use Them]()​ [Fun Hokusai-Inspired Erasers Designed To Turn Into Mount Fuji the More You Use Them] Japanese stationary company PLUS just released a set of three of the cutest erasers. Featuring some of 18th-century Japanese woodblock printmaker Katsushika Hokusai‘s most popular prints of Mount Fuji, the erasers are perfect to use when channeling your inner artist. Famously, The Great Wave off Kanagawa features a stunning wave in the foreground with a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[15 Rainbow Gifts That Will Fill Your Life With Color](=)​ [15 Rainbow Gifts That Will Fill Your Life With Color] Shopping for the person that fills your life with color? If so, there's no better way to capture a one-of-a-kind spirit than with a rainbow gift. For this reason, My Modern Met Store has put together a special collection of multicolored products that will embellish moments, both small and large. From fashionable accessories to creative […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Pair of Resting Cuckoo Bees Wins the Royal Entomological Society’s Insect Photo Competition]()​ [Pair of Resting Cuckoo Bees Wins the Royal Entomological Society’s Insect Photo Competition] The UK's leading insect science charity has announced the winners of its annual photo competition. Each year, the Royal Entomological Society asks amateur insect photographers to bring the miniature world of bugs to life, and this year was no exception. Luke Chambers was named the overall winner for his interesting look at two bees and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rare White Bison Calf Born at Yellowstone National Park Is a Sacred Symbol]()​ [Rare White Bison Calf Born at Yellowstone National Park Is a Sacred Symbol]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Erin Braaten (@dancing_aspens_photo) American bison once flourished across the United States, from the western tip of New York state to the eastern edges of Oregon. These magnificent creatures, which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, were important as a food source for Indigenous peoples. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[29 Bottles of Preserved Fruit From the 18th Century Discovered at George Washington’s Estate](=)​ [29 Bottles of Preserved Fruit From the 18th Century Discovered at George Washington’s Estate] In May 2024, the archeological community recieved exciting news. Buried in an old cellar beneath George Washington's home of Mount Vernon lay two bottles crafted in the 18th century. Within the sealed bottles, archeologists discovered the remains of cherries picked before the founding of the United States. While this discovery was thrilling, the ongoing work […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch a Clever Designer Turn a Walnut Into a Bluetooth Speaker](=)​ [Watch a Clever Designer Turn a Walnut Into a Bluetooth Speaker] Nowadays, there are a wide range of speakers available in different shapes, colors, and materials to suit every style. But despite all the models available in stores, a clever crafter has come up with something truly unique that you won’t find in stores. Content creator Mohsen Shirmohammadi, best known for his YouTube channel Penguin DIY, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Baker Designs Loaf of Bread To Look Just Like a Tuna Fish, Especially When You Slice It Open](​ [Baker Designs Loaf of Bread To Look Just Like a Tuna Fish, Especially When You Slice It Open] @konel_bread いつか本物を捌けるように、、。#手作りパン#bread#鮪#マグロ#tuna#マグロの解体ショー #konel ♬ 情熱大陸 – Ryoma Quartet The “Is It Cake?” trend has left many people scratching their heads due to the level of detail pastry chefs can achieve with fondant. Now, a bakery seems to have taken this concept in a new direction by asking their followers, “Is it bread?” Japanese baker Ran, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Solar Eclipse Photo Contest Winners Celebrate North America’s Recent Total Eclipse]()​ [Solar Eclipse Photo Contest Winners Celebrate North America’s Recent Total Eclipse] Millions turned out to watch April 8's North American solar eclipse, and Kolari Vision helped photographers safely capture images of the total eclipse. To celebrate the big event, Kolari ran its inaugural Solar Eclipse Photography Contest. Now, they've announced the winners and several exceptional honorable mentions. Ryan Spangenberg won the competition with his unique image […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Mysterious Monolith Pops Up in Las Vegas Desert and No One Knows Who Put It There](​ [Mysterious Monolith Pops Up in Las Vegas Desert and No One Knows Who Put It There] MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH! We see a lot of weird things when people go hiking like not being prepared for the weather, not bringing enough water… but check this out! Over the weekend, @LVMPDSAR spotted this mysterious monolith near Gass Peak north of the valley. pic.twitter.com/YRsvhJIU5M — LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 17, 2024 A new monolith emerged in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[High-Flying Gymnast Wins the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards](=)​ [High-Flying Gymnast Wins the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards] A dynamic image of Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto has won the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards. The image, shot by Belgian photographer Eric T'Kindt, shows Hashimoto twisting in the air during his horizontal bar routine at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The routine netted Hashimoto a gold, so it's only fitting that the image […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Before-and-After Shots of Tiny Eggs and the Invertebrates That Hatch From Them](​ [Before-and-After Shots of Tiny Eggs and the Invertebrates That Hatch From Them] A fascinating video by Adrian Kozakiewicz of Insecthaus shows how all types of creepy crawlies can hatch from tiny eggs. In the short clip, we see a small egg inKozakiewicz’s hand and then, a split second later, the large adult version of what emerges. Whether you like bugs or not, the video is a cool […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[105-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Her Master’s Degree From Stanford](=)​ [105-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Her Master’s Degree From Stanford] Only a few short generations ago, American women were expected to end any professional aspirations once they married. For Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, now aged 105, this meant giving up a teaching career despite investing time and energy in years of training. In 1941, with most of her credits completed, Hislop moved away from Stanford University […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch How This Artisan Turns a Single Sheet of Gold Into an Ornate Teapot]()​ [Watch How This Artisan Turns a Single Sheet of Gold Into an Ornate Teapot] Gold is most often found in jewelry and coins, but that's far from the limit of its creative possibilities. Lin Chao, a China-based shop specializing in gold, creates a myriad of highly detailed items. Making sure to capture the entire crafting process on video, the public can see that many of their pieces begin as […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630