My Modern Met - June 7 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Stunning Images of Artists Creating Their Masterpieces Are Visualized With AI](​ [Stunning Images of Artists Creating Their Masterpieces Are Visualized With AI] By using the AI art generator Midjourney, artist Anthony Maggio creates images of sculptors at work that look remarkably realistic. These images depict men and women focused on the task of bringing their art to life. Each sculpture emerges from the stone as a three-dimensional figure. One of the traits that stand out in Maggio's […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Heroic Sherpa Rescues a Hiker From a Crevasse on Mt. Everest](​ [Heroic Sherpa Rescues a Hiker From a Crevasse on Mt. Everest] Many hikers dream of conquering Mt. Everest. Although multiple people have made it to the top, the trek is extremely dangerous, and things can go sideways pretty quickly. That's why it is virtually impossible to climb Mt. Everest without a Sherpa. Not only do they break a trail ahead of mountaineers and carry vital supplies […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Firefighter Rescues 2-Year-Old From Burning House, Gets to Meet the Boy’s Son 23 Years Later]()​ [Firefighter Rescues 2-Year-Old From Burning House, Gets to Meet the Boy’s Son 23 Years Later] When I was 2 years old my house caught on fire & I was trapped inside, I ended up dying that day & this firefighter, Jeff Ohs, saved me from that building & brought my back to life. Now 23 years later he is holding my 2 year old son. I literally wouldn’t be here […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Freddie Mercury Photo at a Queen Concert Has Him Surrounded by Smoke Shaped Like the Queen](=)​ [Freddie Mercury Photo at a Queen Concert Has Him Surrounded by Smoke Shaped Like the Queen] my mom snuck her 35mm into the Queen show in 1979 when she was 17, there was no way to tell if the photos would even turn out this is one of the three she got. the smoke even looks like the queen pic.twitter.com/oQQeiZmPOu — blurry (@sar_uh666) February 11, 2022 There’s an element of luck […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Volkswagen’s Electric Van Gets a Spacious Makeover for American Market](=)​ [Volkswagen’s Electric Van Gets a Spacious Makeover for American Market] Ever since Volkswagen released its electric van concept in 2017, North American consumers have been wondering when they'll have the opportunity to take one for a spin. While the ID. Buzz has been available in Europe since 2022, VW just announced a launch date for North America. And, along with that, they've also revealed a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sneakerheads Are Super Excited About Nike Dunk Low’s “Oil Green” Colorway]()​ [Sneakerheads Are Super Excited About Nike Dunk Low’s “Oil Green” Colorway] Fall fashion might seem ages away, but sneakerheads are anticipating a particular piece of footwear set to release in autumn. Though the season is mostly associated with the reds, oranges, yellows, and browns of fallen leaves, Nike has recently announced a new Nike Dunk Low in an “Oil Green” colorway. The first pictures of this […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Funny Portraits of Pets With Disgusted Expressions Beg the Question, “Who Cut the Cheese?”](=)​ [Funny Portraits of Pets With Disgusted Expressions Beg the Question, “Who Cut the Cheese?”] Photographer Belinda Richards captures the unique personalities of cats and dogs through her soulful—and often funny—pet portrait photography. One of her latest series highlights the inherent humor of animals and her expertise in showcasing their personalities on camera. The collection of images titled Who Cut the Cheese? (it means exactly what you think) features 19 […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Boy Cries Tears of Joy After Getting a Bat From His Father and Then Hits a Home Run]()​ [Boy Cries Tears of Joy After Getting a Bat From His Father and Then Hits a Home Run] The smallest things can make the biggest difference in a child’s life. In a heartwarming video, a kid named Braheim Fowler received a seemingly simple gift from his father that absolutely moved him to tears. The young boy received a green baseball bat and couldn’t contain his joy. In a full circle moment, not only […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Vintage-Looking Thigh Holster for Book-Slinging Readers]()​ [Vintage-Looking Thigh Holster for Book-Slinging Readers] Cosplayers often reimagine beloved characters from TV, film, and literature. Though cosplay is a very visual form of artistic expression, all characters originate from text, whether they're from a novel, a comic book, or a script. This includes characters from The Lord of the Rings books by J. R. R Tolkien, George Lucas' screenplays for […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Apple’s New Augmented Reality Headset Is Its First Major Product Release in Nearly a Decade](=)​ [Apple’s New Augmented Reality Headset Is Its First Major Product Release in Nearly a Decade] For the first time in nearly 10 years, Apple has announced a new major product—the Apple Vision Pro. More than an ordinary augmented reality headset, Apple is calling the Vision Pro a “spatial computer.” The product was dropped during Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote speech and came with some impressive demonstrations. Vision Pro runs […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Stolen Baby Donkey Is Found and Reunited With Mother in Tearful Reunion](=)​ [Stolen Baby Donkey Is Found and Reunited With Mother in Tearful Reunion] After a two-week search, a baby donkey named Moon was finally returned to her mother. She was reported missing from her home at Miller's Ark Animals in the UK on May 15. Since then, the Hampshire community had been working hard to collect any information about possible sightings of the foal. Fortunately, the police were […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Terry Crews and Billy Crudup Meet Up After Learning They Are Related by Blood](​ [Terry Crews and Billy Crudup Meet Up After Learning They Are Related by Blood] DNA testing has helped many people learn more about their heritage and that their extended families are much larger than they previously thought. While it is certainly exciting to uncover the minutiae of your ethnic background and to discover new living relatives, it can be all the more thrilling to learn that you're connected to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Amanda Gorman’s Book Sales Skyrocket Following a Ban on Her Poem in a Florida School]()​ [Amanda Gorman’s Book Sales Skyrocket Following a Ban on Her Poem in a Florida School]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Amanda Gorman (@amandascgorman) The work of author and poet Amanda Gorman is getting a boost in sales after a Florida book ban. Following a ban of her poem The Hill We Climb, sales for it and her books Call Us What We Carry and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Gorgeous Infinity Puzzles That Can Be Pieced Together in Endless Ways](​ [Gorgeous Infinity Puzzles That Can Be Pieced Together in Endless Ways] Usually, a puzzle has a clear goal in mind: create the image stamped on the box. That's not the case with Nervous System‘s products. Their line of Marbling Infinity puzzles can be reconfigured in endless ways, allowing for hours of fun. Available in large, medium, and small, these puzzles are designed with a mix of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Ultra Rare Albino Panda Spotted on Camera in China](​ [Ultra Rare Albino Panda Spotted on Camera in China] There is only one albino panda known in the world, and recent video footage shows that it's alive and thriving. Infrared cameras in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China, recorded the panda, which was last spotted in 2019. The footage, which was captured in February 2023, shows the adult panda lumbering through the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Capture World’s Very First X-Ray of a Single Atom]()​ [Scientists Capture World’s Very First X-Ray of a Single Atom] For the average person, X-ray specs might still be the stuff of superhero novels; but for scientists who regularly work with X-rays, the technology just took a huge leap forward. X-rays are electromagnetic radiation with higher energy “content” than our visible light. They pass through objects which, depending on the material, absorb different amounts of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Learn About Richard Scarry, the Children’s Book Author Who Illustrated Animals Like People](​ [Learn About Richard Scarry, the Children’s Book Author Who Illustrated Animals Like People]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Richard Scarry (@richardscarrysbusyworld) Children’s books are an important part of growing up. One of their benefits is that they allow kids to be delighted by pictures and ignite their imaginations. Richard Scarry was a prolific children’s book author and illustrator who personified animals with […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[9 Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born at North Carolina Zoo](=)​ [9 Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born at North Carolina Zoo]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by North Carolina Zoo (@nczoo) What's cuter than one wolf pup? Nine! The North Carolina Zoo announced the arrival of nine critically endangered red wolf pups in early May 2023. Born to two wolf families in captivity, the pups are part of the American Red […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Shockingly Complete 1,100-Year-Old Hebrew Bible (aka Tanakh) Sells for Over $38 Million]()​ [Shockingly Complete 1,100-Year-Old Hebrew Bible (aka Tanakh) Sells for Over $38 Million] The Hebrew Bible is a foundational text of human history, no matter your religion or belief in its contents. A sacred text, known as Tanakh, it comprises 24 books including the five books of Moses. Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts are either derived from or influenced by this ancient text. This incredibly special, early […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Surreal “Stretchy” Ceramic Pots Imagine Souls Trying To Escape From Within](=)​ [Surreal “Stretchy” Ceramic Pots Imagine Souls Trying To Escape From Within] Artist Jackson Shaner creates pottery that borders on terrifying. His surreal vessels appear as the keeper of souls, and those souls are trying to escape. The screaming faces and tiny hands attempt to break the confines of the pots, stretching the sides and showcasing the vessels' malleable strength. (The pots, after all, are strong enough […] [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