My Modern Met - October 10 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Musician Transforms a Noisy Cat’s Meows Into a Catchy Multi-Chorus Song]()​ [Musician Transforms a Noisy Cat’s Meows Into a Catchy Multi-Chorus Song] Some people might hear their neighbor’s noisy cat and ignore it, but not David Scott. For him, it’s the inspiration behind an entire multi-chorus song that is, frankly, a bop. Scott works under the name The Kiffness, and he shared his “steps ” in making the tune on his popular YouTube channel. Over the course […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Found Purse From the 1950s Offers Glimpse Into the Lives of Teen Girls From Decades Past](=)​ [Found Purse From the 1950s Offers Glimpse Into the Lives of Teen Girls From Decades Past] It can be difficult to imagine what everyday life was like for teenagers before cell phones and social media. While we may share some similarities with the past, there are even more differences that are worth exploring. Fortunately, found objects from past time periods offer a glimpse into what it was like to grow up […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Adorable Dog Crashes the Catwalk and Steals the Show]()​ [Adorable Dog Crashes the Catwalk and Steals the Show] ‘CACHORRO INVADE PASSARELA E DESFILA NO MISS PARANÁ EM SÃO MATEUS DO SUL E É APLAUDIDO PELO PÚBLICO'! — sebastiao p. ribeiro filho (@sebastiaopint13) September 29, 2022 In Brazil, at the Miss São Mateus do Sul 2022 competition, the audience was treated with more than just a beauty pageant. There was an unexpected yet […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[William Shatner Surprisingly Says His Time in Space Filled Him With “Overwhelming Sadness”](​ [William Shatner Surprisingly Says His Time in Space Filled Him With “Overwhelming Sadness”] Ever since he played Captain Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, William Shatner's name has been synonymous with space. So, it wasn't a surprise to hear that the 91-year-old old actor was among those aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space shuttle when it made its second flight in October 2021. At the time, Shatner described the journey as “the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[NASA’s JunoCam Shares Stunning Rendering of Jupiter’s “Frosting-Like” Clouds](=)​ [NASA’s JunoCam Shares Stunning Rendering of Jupiter’s “Frosting-Like” Clouds] Jupiter is known for its swirling, stunning clouds. The marbled stripes and red spot make for a stunning view. These fascinating patterns exist in the planet's atmosphere, where cold, windy clouds of ammonia and water drift in an atmosphere of hydrogen and helium. As beautiful as Jupiter is in photographs, it's even more stunning in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Woman Becomes a Fashion Model at 68 Years Old, Proving Age Doesn’t Define Beauty](=)​ [Woman Becomes a Fashion Model at 68 Years Old, Proving Age Doesn’t Define Beauty] The modeling world is not one typically known for its progressive stances on age. But, bit by bit, models who are well into their mature years are getting their start in the fashion industry. São Paulo-based Setsuko Saito, aka Rosa Saito, is one of those people. At age 68, she was approached to be a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Illustrator Reveals Disney Princesses With Realistic Body Types](=)​ [Illustrator Reveals Disney Princesses With Realistic Body Types] Animated Disney characters are known for their extremely svelte physiques. Sometimes, this undermines the character and their story—such as in the case of Mulan. For a girl who was doing intense training, she doesn’t appear very muscular at all. Other figures, such as Cinderella or Ariel, have tiny waists that reinforce stereotypes about beauty standards. With […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Romantic Photos Capture Delicate Flowers Veiled With Ink-Tinted Water](​ [Romantic Photos Capture Delicate Flowers Veiled With Ink-Tinted Water] For centuries, artists have captured the ephemeral beauty of flowers in still-life paintings. Netherlands-based photographer Robert Peek honors this age-old tradition by creating his own floral portraits with a camera and ink-tinted water. This ongoing photo series depicts different varieties of blooms submerged in a cloudy mixture of white ink and water. Peek's unique approach […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Woman Falls Through the Sky in a Massive Photorealistic Mural](​ [Woman Falls Through the Sky in a Massive Photorealistic Mural] Turn at the right corner in Berlin and you may come across a stunning surrealistic painting. Artists Onur and Jonathan Bullough collaborated on a massive mural that perfectly transforms the side of a building into a portal into an immersive world. It depicts an anonymous female figure falling through the sky as her fractured arms […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Fans Are Surprised by Michael Jackson’s “Deep” Voice in Resurfaced 1997 Clip]()​ [Fans Are Surprised by Michael Jackson’s “Deep” Voice in Resurfaced 1997 Clip] Michael Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most famous pop stars of all time. His career was one defined by numerous things, including multi-platinum albums, moonwalking, and an incredible falsetto. While his library of music showcases his four-octave vocal range, many are surprised by evidence of the “Thriller” singer singing or speaking in lower tones. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Discover the Story of Legendary Ballet Dancer Rudolf Nureyev’s Unique Grave](​ [Discover the Story of Legendary Ballet Dancer Rudolf Nureyev’s Unique Grave] As an avid collector of antiques and textiles, it only makes sense that renowned ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev‘s tomb reflects his taste. Located in the Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois cemetery in the suburbs of Paris, Nureyev's tomb is draped with a realistic mosaic of an oriental kilim rug. Created by set designer Ezio Frigerio, who often collaborated with […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Astrophotographer Takes 600,000 Photos To Offer an Amazingly Clear View of Jupiter]()​ [Astrophotographer Takes 600,000 Photos To Offer an Amazingly Clear View of Jupiter] With his latest photo of Jupiter, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy continues to prove that you can snap incredible photos of outer space right from your backyard. The image is the clearest Jupiter photo that McCarthy has ever taken. In it, we can clearly see the Gas Giant's colorful stripes and Great Red Spot. It's a remarkable […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Feisty Jack Russell Terrier Uses “Ninja Moves” To Save Owner From a Bear Attack](=)​ [Feisty Jack Russell Terrier Uses “Ninja Moves” To Save Owner From a Bear Attack] Dogs really are our best friends. And sometimes, they can even save our lives. No one knows this better than Susan Lee, whose brave and feisty Jack Russell terrier stood up to a black bear with some “ninja moves” after the giant creature threatened her while she was out walking. The 61-year-old was on the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Bears in Alaska Are Competing To Be the Chubby Champ of ‘Fat Bear Week’](​ [Bears in Alaska Are Competing To Be the Chubby Champ of ‘Fat Bear Week’] While we're trying to prepare for the fall season (and the rest of the year), bears are busy too. Every year, the brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve try to pack on the pounds in preparation for winter hibernation. And every year since 2014, the internet has voted on which chubby boy […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[World’s Whitest White Paint Now Thin Enough to Use on Cars to Better Combat Global Warming](=)​ [World’s Whitest White Paint Now Thin Enough to Use on Cars to Better Combat Global Warming] You might have heard about engineers and artists working for years to create the world’s blackest black, but what about the other end of the spectrum? In October 2020, a team at Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering created the world’s whitest white paint, capable of reflecting 95.5% of all light that hits it. Now, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Learn the Intriguing (and Sometimes Controversial) History Behind Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’]()​ [Learn the Intriguing (and Sometimes Controversial) History Behind Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’] As one of the greatest artists of all time, Michelangelo has a long list of masterpieces. This genius of the Italian Renaissance was a sculptor, painter, and poet whose work has left an indelible mark on the history of art. Some of his most celebrated pieces can be found in the Sistine Chapel, located inside […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Man Spends $400 in Vet Bills Only to Find Out His Limping Dog Was Just Copying Him](​ [Man Spends $400 in Vet Bills Only to Find Out His Limping Dog Was Just Copying Him] After a while, some pets and their owners can start to look alike. In Russell Jones’ case, pets and owners can start to act similarly as well. When Jones had to use crutches after he broke his ankle, he noticed something was wrong with his Lurcher named Billy. On walks, the dog started to limp. In […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Mosaic Image of the Tarantula Nebula]()​ [James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Mosaic Image of the Tarantula Nebula] The James Webb Space Telescope continues to reveal aspects of the seemingly infinite space that surrounds us in astonishing detail. The latest image from NASA's telescope that is leaving stargazers amazed is a stunning mosaic image of the Tarantula Nebula. The telescope brings us a stellar vision, shot with Webb's Near-Infared Camera (NIRCam) that is 340 light-years […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Winners of the 2022 Epson International Pano Awards Highlights the Wide Beauty of Our World]()​ [Winners of the 2022 Epson International Pano Awards Highlights the Wide Beauty of Our World] Panorama photography showcases our world in an elongated format, to impressive effect. Celebrating the extended frames is the Epson International Pano Awards, the world's largest competition for panoramic photographers. It has just announced its 2022 winners, and they do not disappoint. Amateur and professional photographers from 98 countries submitted over 4,100 images. From the massive […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Transforms 3D Into 2D in a Mind-Bending Installation About Finding Home](=)​ [Artist Transforms 3D Into 2D in a Mind-Bending Installation About Finding Home] Artist Anastasia Parmson has turned 3D into 2D by way of installation art. Her immersive homey interior consists of white-washed walls, flooring, and furniture outlined in thick black lines. Everything—from the wood grain on the vinyl floor to the leaves in a vase—is outlined in paint. This flattens the entire space, and the elements within […] [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]( | 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354