My Modern Met - December 30 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Man With No Arms Flawlessly Installs Tiles on a Floor Using Only His Feet]()​ [Man With No Arms Flawlessly Installs Tiles on a Floor Using Only His Feet] For some people who are born without arms or have lost them during an accident or to disease, their legs and feet become priceless tools for performing daily chores—or even making art. It may mean there are some different challenges involved for individuals without arms but it turns out home improvement projects can be done […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Boy Sells Popcorn and Raises $11,300 to Buy Christmas Presents for Kids in Foster Care](​ [Boy Sells Popcorn and Raises $11,300 to Buy Christmas Presents for Kids in Foster Care] For children, gifts are usually one of the most exciting parts of Christmas. While opening presents and playing with new toys is thrilling, some kids find happiness in giving rather than receiving. For 12-year-old Jonathan Werner, this is certainly the case. After learning that his father grew up in the foster system and didn't have […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Study Says Walking in Nature Can Reduce Negative Feelings Among Those With Depression](​ [Study Says Walking in Nature Can Reduce Negative Feelings Among Those With Depression] Throughout the years, researchers have discovered new ways in which nature is good for you and your mental health. For example, did you know that spending time in nature reduces your stress? Now, a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that, compared to urban settings, a walk in nature lowered negative emotional […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This Rainbow Fish Is Born Female and Becomes Male As It Ages](=)​ [This Rainbow Fish Is Born Female and Becomes Male As It Ages] Untold wonders fill the seas. In 2022, a new wonder was revealed: an elusive rainbow-colored fish in the waters off the Maldives. The rose-veiled fairy wrasse—or Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa—darts along the reefs. Patterned in yellow, rose, and violet, the interesting creature is born female and becomes male as it ages. This shift in gender is accompanied […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[80 Documentaries From Kino Lorber Are Free to Watch on YouTube](=)​ [80 Documentaries From Kino Lorber Are Free to Watch on YouTube] While reading biographies is a great way to learn about famous figures from history, seeing their lives played out in films can offer a fresh perspective. Now, anyone interested in discovering more about their favorite artists, musicians, and cultural icons, can check out a playlist of documentaries from film distributor Kino Lorber. All 80 films—ranging […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[There’s a New No. 1 on “Sight and Sound” Greatest Films of All Time]()​ [There’s a New No. 1 on “Sight and Sound” Greatest Films of All Time] Every 10 years, film lovers everywhere wait for the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound team to release their list of greatest films of all time. The decennial tradition dates all the way back to 1952, and for many decades, Citizen Kane reigned supreme. This year, there are many firsts—including a new number one. Belgian […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Local Sportscaster Goes Viral for Cranky Winter Weather Report]()​ [Local Sportscaster Goes Viral for Cranky Winter Weather Report] During your typical local news coverage of a winter storm, you can expect several types of perspectives, from a meteorologist in the studio explaining a weather radar to a reporter outside showing you a first-hand account. During one early morning show though, a sports reporter was stuck with the grueling task of reporting on the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Woman Saves Man’s Life After Rescuing Him From a Snowbank During Deadly Storm](=)​ [Woman Saves Man’s Life After Rescuing Him From a Snowbank During Deadly Storm] There are everyday heroes among us, and Sha’Kyra Aughtry is one of them. In the midst of the deadly snowstorm that hit Buffalo, New York, she saved the life of a 64-year-old man named Joey White who was scared and crying for help just outside her front door. White is developmentally disabled, and when the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Miss Ukraine Unveils Amazing “Warrior of Light” Costume for Miss Universe]()​ [Miss Ukraine Unveils Amazing “Warrior of Light” Costume for Miss Universe]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por МІС УКРАЇНА ВСЕСВІТ (@missukraine_universe) The war in Ukraine has ravaged the country for over 300 hundred days. During this time, Ukrainian artists have found both a comforting space and a platform for their unbreakable spirits in their creations, which range from paper art and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Children in Christmas Pageant Break Into Funny Mock Combat Mid-Recital](​ [Children in Christmas Pageant Break Into Funny Mock Combat Mid-Recital]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por ⋒ ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜʏ ʜᴀɪʀ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟɪꜱᴛ | ᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀʜᴏᴏᴅ | ʜᴜᴍᴏʀ | ʜᴏᴘᴇ ⋒ (@marissa_chrzan) Christmas is a time for peace, love, and being nice; otherwise, for children, Santa may drop coal instead of toys beneath the tree. However, kids sometimes will be kids and indulge in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Meteorite Contains Two New Minerals Not Found on Earth](=)​ [Meteorite Contains Two New Minerals Not Found on Earth] Space is full of rocks. This “celestial debris” known as meteoroids hurtles through space, occasionally entering Earth's atmosphere where the materials begin to burn up. These “shooting stars” are meteors. Most are obliterated before they come close to the surface of Earth, but a few survive the fall. These rocks which hit Earth are known […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Metal Detectorist in the UK Finds a Medieval Diamond Wedding Ring]()​ [Metal Detectorist in the UK Finds a Medieval Diamond Wedding Ring] The UK is full of history, some of it buried just below a shallow layer of dirt. Amateur metal detectorists can stumble on antiquities, including hoards of ancient treasure. Some finds are more singular: an amateur roving the Dorset countryside with his metal detector discovered a 14th-century medieval gold and diamond wedding ring. The stunning […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Buffalo Couple Takes in 10 South Korean Tourists Stranded During Massive Snowstorm]()​ [Buffalo Couple Takes in 10 South Korean Tourists Stranded During Massive Snowstorm] Buffalo, New York, is amidst a “once in a generation” snowstorm. The severe weather has delivered a massive amount of precipitation and extreme temperatures that have people stranded—including a group of South Korean tourists. Luckily, this pack of 10 people was fortunate to have their van stuck outside the house of Alexander Campagna and his […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[National Geographic Shares 45-Minute Aerial Tour of Europe During Christmas](​ [National Geographic Shares 45-Minute Aerial Tour of Europe During Christmas] While Christmas is an enchanting season around the globe, there is something truly magical about the way Europe does it. From their charming Christmas markets to the unique delicacies they feast on, the holidays are a great time to visit Europe. If you can't get there but want to experience it, National Geographic has released […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[1,900-Year-Old Snacks Are Found in the Sewers Beneath the Colosseum](​ [1,900-Year-Old Snacks Are Found in the Sewers Beneath the Colosseum] Some of the most fascinating archeological discoveries are those that remind us that we're not that different from people who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago. Recently, a group of researchers devoted to unearthing the mysteries of the sewers of the Colosseum found evidence of the snacks that the audiences enjoyed during the sports […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[‘Smart Bandage’ Designed To Help Heal Wounds Faster](=)​ [‘Smart Bandage’ Designed To Help Heal Wounds Faster] Waiting for a wound to heal can feel like forever. And as you wait, cuts and scrapes are vulnerable to infection, which can delay the healing process. However, soon there may be a solution that can help speed things up. Researchers at Stanford University debuted a “smart bandage” that not only helps treat wounds but […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Vibrant Mosaic Façade Created From a Rainbow Array of Recycled Barrel Lids](​ [Vibrant Mosaic Façade Created From a Rainbow Array of Recycled Barrel Lids] An array of recycled rainbow-colored barrel lids lines the façade of the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design (National Arts, Crafts, and Design Center) in Mindelo on Sao Vicente island that's part of the Cabo Verde archipelago. Created by Ramos Castellano Arquitectos, the vibrant circles are a unique outer shell to the renovated space within. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Captures Rare Full-Circle Rainbow Thanks to His Drone](=)​ [Photographer Captures Rare Full-Circle Rainbow Thanks to His Drone] Scottish photographer Nick Sidle loves the creative opportunities that aerial photography provides. And in recent years, he's become a fan of drone photography, which provides more flexibility than having to organize shoots from airplanes or helicopters. His success in the field is exemplified by a recent image, in which he captured a rare full-circle rainbow. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Is Shedding Light on Our Oceans’ Origins]()​ [4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Is Shedding Light on Our Oceans’ Origins] Water is a scientific enigma. How did Earth develop its oceans? Do other planets have water? Space exploration may help answer these questions, but others come crashing to Earth in strokes of celestial inspiration. The Whinchcombe meteorite—a meteor that made it through Earth's atmosphere to land in Gloucestershire, England in 2021—is already providing answers. It […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[‘Democracy’s Library’ by The Internet Archive Contains Government Research Accessible for All]()​ [‘Democracy’s Library’ by The Internet Archive Contains Government Research Accessible for All] Democracy is under a global threat. From the violent January 6 insurrection in the U.S. to democratic backsliding in Europe, participatory governments are at a critical historical point. As developed by the ancient Greeks, democracy requires participation from an informed citizenry to function properly. The Internet Archive has created a resource to help facilitate this […] [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