My Modern Met - November 5 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Teacher Celebrates Her Students’ Creativity with a Dress Made from Their Art](=)​ [Teacher Celebrates Her Students’ Creativity with a Dress Made from Their Art] Kids’ drawings are some of the purest forms of art, full of uninhibited creativity and imagination. These little masterpieces have been transformed into plush toys, 3D renders, and even jewelry. And now, a teacher in Iran is showcasing her students' drawings on a dress. For International Children’s Day, celebrated on October 8 in Iran, Ms. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Balloon Museum Opens in Los Angeles Inviting Visitors To Play in Immersive Installations](​ [Balloon Museum Opens in Los Angeles Inviting Visitors To Play in Immersive Installations] In 18th-century France, two brothers led pioneering experiments with balloons. Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier eventually invented the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, which, in 1783, launched the first confirmed piloted ascent by humans. Centuries later, balloon art has inflated in popularity, serving as a highly contemporary and unique medium. Balloon Museum’s new exhibition in Los Angeles […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[College Professor Belts Out Emo Songs To Wake up Sleeping Students at His Lectures](​ [College Professor Belts Out Emo Songs To Wake up Sleeping Students at His Lectures]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Matthew Pittman (@matthewcpittman) A student falling asleep during a lecture is the plight of many professors. Some don't address it; some call them out; others go as far as abruptly asking the snoozing student a question about the topic being taught. College professor Matthew […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rare Photo of Red Sprites Wins 2024 Weather Photographer of the Year](=)​ [Rare Photo of Red Sprites Wins 2024 Weather Photographer of the Year] A photo of rare red sprites in Shanghai won the Royal Meteorological Society's Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition. Selected from a shortlist of 25 photos, the image required photographer Wang Xin to spend hours on site and wait for the moment when the elusive sprites appeared. These fairy-like sprites only last a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Illustrator Reimagines Classic Books With Elegant Minimalistic Covers That Cleverly Sum up the Story](​ [Illustrator Reimagines Classic Books With Elegant Minimalistic Covers That Cleverly Sum up the Story] They say to never judge a book by its cover, but these are definitely the exception. While contemporary titles usually have teams of designers and marketing specialists who'll create an eye-catching design for the title to find its target audience, most of the time classic novels don't get this treatment. Drawing from the creative possibilities […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Plantagotchi Transforms Your House Plant into an Adorable Virtual Pet](​ [Plantagotchi Transforms Your House Plant into an Adorable Virtual Pet] In 1996, Bandai released the Tamagotchi, spurring one of the most iconic fads of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The charming virtual pet still captivates fans around the world, and a total of 91 million units have been sold as of 2023. With its colorful packaging and engaging conceit, the Tamagotchi has inspired countless […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Medieval Carving of Early Christian Figure Discovered in Germany](=)​ [Medieval Carving of Early Christian Figure Discovered in Germany] Medieval Europe saw many changes—shifting borders, sweeping epidemics, and cultural diffusion, to name a few. One idea which spread over the period from the fall of Rome onward was the religion of Christianity. The northern reaches of Europe were Christianized by conquest and missions. Among the missionaries who stepped foot in pagan lands was Otto of Bamberg, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Indian Rhino Population in Assam Flourishes As Poaching Drops 86%](=)​ [Indian Rhino Population in Assam Flourishes As Poaching Drops 86%] The rhinoceros might be the closest thing we've got to unicorns on Earth, and they capture our interest almost as much as their fictional cousins. There are five rhino species, varying from the almost-extinct white rhino to the smiley, critically endangered Javan rhinoceros. Rhinos are frequently the focus of intense conservation efforts, with experts desperate […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Explore the Ancient “Cave of Swimmers” in the Sahara Desert]()​ [Explore the Ancient “Cave of Swimmers” in the Sahara Desert] The Sahara is known for being the largest desert in the world, stretching thousands of miles across the northern African continent. Touching the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Red Sea, this vast expanse of sand and rock is in sharp contrast to its bordering waters. But the geological history of the region is quite different […] [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