My Modern Met - May 6 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Amazing Timelapse Video Shows How Much the Earth Rotates in Two Hours](=)​ [Amazing Timelapse Video Shows How Much the Earth Rotates in Two Hours] Even if we cannot see it, the Earth is constantly in motion. Cornwall-based photographer Aaron Jenkin captures just how much the planet rotates in a stunning timelapse video of the British coast. Using an equatorial mount—a device that has a rotational axis parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation—he condensed two hours into just under […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Discovers Passion for Moody Street Photography After Moving to New York [Interview]](=)​ [Man Discovers Passion for Moody Street Photography After Moving to New York [Interview]] When Nicolas Miller moved to New York City several years ago, he was inspired to start his creative journey. Intrigued by the metropolis and all it had to offer, he picked up an old DSLR and began exploring the streets. From there, he's never looked back. Propelled forward by the inspiring street photographers he viewed […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Retired Boeing 737 Is Transformed Into a Luxury Villa on the Cliffs of Bali](​ [Retired Boeing 737 Is Transformed Into a Luxury Villa on the Cliffs of Bali] Perched on a cliff in Bali, a retired Boeing 737 has been transformed into a luxury villa. Set to open in April, the Private Jet Villa by Hanging Gardens is the brainchild of entrepreneur Felix Denim. Denim already runs the unique Bubble Hotel Bali hotel chain and has decided to upend luxury hospitality by renovating […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Lyrical Illustrations Adorn Ceramic Dishes With Folk Art-Inspired Stories](​ [Lyrical Illustrations Adorn Ceramic Dishes With Folk Art-Inspired Stories] Ordinary plates and bowls are transformed into works of art by Christina Sutton, aka Little Bird Painting. Based in Montana, she uses the beauty of her natural surroundings as inspiration for whimsical illustrations of animals. The imagery is rendered in a charming style reminiscent of traditional printmaking techniques. From majestic flying owls to fluffy foxes, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[105-Year-Old WWII Veteran With No Living Relatives Receives Over 3,000 Birthday Cards]()​ [105-Year-Old WWII Veteran With No Living Relatives Receives Over 3,000 Birthday Cards] Thanks to your kindness and generosity, WW2 veteran Ernest Horsfall received more than 4,000 cards to mark his 105th birthday – including one from King Charles III! 🎈 He said: “It has been overwhelming. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to send one.” pic.twitter.com/wMtXui4EPA — Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion) April […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Best Signs From the Writers Guild of America Strike Show How Creative They Are With Words](=)​ [Best Signs From the Writers Guild of America Strike Show How Creative They Are With Words] Superb. #wgastrong #WritersStrike #LucilleBluth pic.twitter.com/FesLK68MGy — Isabelle (@northnorth_west) May 4, 2023 On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—aka Hollywood’s writers—went on strike. After six weeks of contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the WGA announced its members would “walk off the job.” The labor union […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Celebrate the Promotion of Their Soccer Team Wrexham AFC]()​ [Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Celebrate the Promotion of Their Soccer Team Wrexham AFC]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) Ever since actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC, a Welsh soccer team in the fifth tier of the English football league system, they've had one goal—take it to the Premier League, the cream of the crop. Now that […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Here’s Why People Are Adding Salt to Their Coffee Instead of Sugar](=)​ [Here’s Why People Are Adding Salt to Their Coffee Instead of Sugar] Everyone has their own way of preparing a cup of joe. While some add cream or sugar to their brew, others prefer to keep it black. However, not many know that there's a third option to try out; one that removes almost all of the bitterness. A Twitter user by the name of BirdRespecter shared […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ingenious Measuring Cup for Instant Ramen Makes Cup Noodles Even Easier to Prepare](=)​ [Ingenious Measuring Cup for Instant Ramen Makes Cup Noodles Even Easier to Prepare] カップヌードル専用の計量カップを作りました。これがあれば、必要最低限の水でお湯が沸かせます。 pic.twitter.com/B5uNjX9lGA — カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) April 24, 2023 Instant ramen is beloved around the world for its immediacy, affordability, and taste. On top of being cheap, almost anyone is within a reasonable distance to purchasing and stocking up on the self-contained and filling meal. And the preparation? Just add boiling water and wait for a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Learn the Essentials for Arranging Cut Flowers Into Beautiful Bouquets](=)​ [Learn the Essentials for Arranging Cut Flowers Into Beautiful Bouquets] If you’re looking to brighten up your home, fresh flowers are a simple way to do it. You can buy bouquets from the store; but, the longer you live with beautiful blooms, the more compelled you may be to arrange them on your own. Getting started is as simple as growing or buying them—but where […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Surreal Shrink-Wrapped People Portraits Visualize Vacuum-Sealed Love Bubbles](=)​ [Surreal Shrink-Wrapped People Portraits Visualize Vacuum-Sealed Love Bubbles] A creative who goes by the name Photographer Hal often depicts people in confined spaces. While that might initially sound distressing, Hal’s work points out that this isn’t always the case. His series Flesh Love All was created with a desire to express love in its many forms, from romantic to familial. Only love, he […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2023, Featuring Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott](​ [Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2023, Featuring Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott] The results are in. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023, honoring the legacy of trailblazing musicians across genres and generations. From hip hop artists to country music performers, this year's inductees reflect the Hall's updated mission to depict rock and roll as “a spirit that is inclusive and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Inspiring 84-Year-Old Is Working Towards Her GED After Her Husband Passed Away](​ [Inspiring 84-Year-Old Is Working Towards Her GED After Her Husband Passed Away] It's never too late to go back to school. Depending on personal circumstances, some people find themselves returning to the classroom in their older years to finally achieve their dreams. Such is the case for North Carolina resident Shirley Jones. After her husband passed away, she took initiative of her life and enrolled in Pitt […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Smiling “Grandma” Turtle Gets Happily Adopted After Being Abandoned in a Dumpster]()​ [Smiling “Grandma” Turtle Gets Happily Adopted After Being Abandoned in a Dumpster]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (@waterfowlrescue) Sometimes, even in the darkest times, good things can find us and restore our hope. The story of a cheerful turtle who kept a smile on her face despite the hardships she went through is a great example of that. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Robert Irwin Recreates Childhood Photo of Him and His Late Father Steve Irwin](=)​ [Robert Irwin Recreates Childhood Photo of Him and His Late Father Steve Irwin] Looking back at old photos can remind us of fond memories as well as stir up many emotions. Robert Irwin recently shared a carousel of pictures on his Instagram, one of which shows him as a toddler sitting on his late father Steve Irwin’s lap in an old utility vehicle. Although it has been 17 […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Mattel Releases Anna May Wong Barbie Doll To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month](=)​ [Mattel Releases Anna May Wong Barbie Doll To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month] Just in time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mattel has announced a new Barbie doll honoring Anna May Wong. A trailblazing movie star from the first half of the 20th century, Wong is widely considered to be the first Chinese American female actor in Hollywood. The Anna May Wong doll is […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Are You a Contemporary Art Connoisseur? [Quiz]](​ [Are You a Contemporary Art Connoisseur? [Quiz]] For this week's quiz, we wanted to put your love of contemporary art to the test. Over the past 40 years, the art world has expanded and grown in so many ways that it can be hard to keep up. From giant public murals to thrilling performance art, the ways that creators express themselves is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Find Distant Gas Clouds That Will Help Reveal How Our Universe Was Created]()​ [Scientists Find Distant Gas Clouds That Will Help Reveal How Our Universe Was Created] Thanks to the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, which is run by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), we are one step closer to understanding how our universe was created. Researchers have detected three distant gas clouds that appear to have a chemical composition similar to what is expected in the first stellar explosions. In […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Reimagines the Infamous Met Gala Cockroach Dressed as a Fabulous Attendee](​ [Artist Reimagines the Infamous Met Gala Cockroach Dressed as a Fabulous Attendee] A cockroach slays on the Met Gala red carpet pic.twitter.com/eN2CdtGIIE — Vulture (@vulture) May 2, 2023 Of all the invited guests to the 2023 Met Gala, there was one infamous party crasher. And no, it wasn’t a snubbed A-lister. It was a confused cockroach that was trying to escape the crowds but found itself at […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Lizzo Dazzled the 2023 Met Gala With a Surprise Performance](=)​ [Lizzo Dazzled the 2023 Met Gala With a Surprise Performance]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por DISCO DADDY STUDIO (@discodaddystudio) Singer Lizzo is known for her big, thrilling performances. Although she routinely sells out arenas, this time a much more select group of people got to hear Lizzo live in an intimate setting. The “About Damn Time” singer surprised the […] [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