My Modern Met - September 30 Daily Digest

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[…] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[New Dinosaur Fossil Has Shockingly Long Legs That Connect it to Ancient Bird Ancestors](=)​ [New Dinosaur Fossil Has Shockingly Long Legs That Connect it to Ancient Bird Ancestors] Dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes. The tall and the small, the mean and the lean, armored as well as feathered. While we know many of the ancient creatures that once walked the Earth, there are species that are still being discovered. One of the most recent was announced by Chinese researchers in a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree Near Hadrian’s Wall Was Discovered Cut Down](=)​ [Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree Near Hadrian’s Wall Was Discovered Cut Down] When we think of iconic landmarks, manmade structures are usually the first ones that come to mind. However, natural wonders like Mount Fuji in Japan and the Grand Canyon in the United States are so well known that they are also symbolic of their countries. In the UK, the Sycamore Gap Tree—named after its position […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Costco Is Now Selling 1-Ounce Gold Bars for Under $2,000](​ [Costco Is Now Selling 1-Ounce Gold Bars for Under $2,000] For many Americans, Costco is the go-to store for bulk purchases of food and household items. However, the retail warehouse has a variety of offerings, including electronics, appliances, and even insurance. Now, they've added gold bars to the mix. Small and ornately decorated, the 1-ounce gold PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bars can only be […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Two Giant Troll Sculptures Pop Up in Seattle to Complete the Series of U.S. Installations](=)​ [Two Giant Troll Sculptures Pop Up in Seattle to Complete the Series of U.S. Installations] For the past several months, artist Thomas Dambo has been traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States and installing massive sculptures. The series is called The Way of the Bird King and uses thousands of discarded palettes to form something new. By upcycling, Dambo created 10 massive troll sculptures across […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[The Maine Puffin Population Is Making an Unexpected Comeback](=)​ [The Maine Puffin Population Is Making an Unexpected Comeback] Atlantic Puffins are easily recognizable with their white bellies and jet black “coats,” highlighted by bright red beaks. These adorable birds, known scientifically as Fratercula arctica, frolic over coastal lands from Maine to Eastern Canada, from Iceland to Scotland. Sadly, like many species, their numbers rapidly declined in the 19th century due to humans collecting […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Rare Photos of the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) Filling the Sky With Energy](=)​ [Rare Photos of the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) Filling the Sky With Energy] Most of us know of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, but did you know that the Southern Hemisphere has its own natural light show? Photographer Dan Zafra of Capture the Atlas traveled to southern New Zealand, where he was able to photograph the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights. While not as […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[These Embroidery Kits Come With Everything You Need to Make Cute Animal Plushies](​ [These Embroidery Kits Come With Everything You Need to Make Cute Animal Plushies] As the weather gets cooler, you may be looking for more hobbies to enjoy indoors. Embroidery is among the most popular pastimes for its convenience and affordability. Once you learn the basic stitches, the possibilities for projects are endless. For those who want a kit that will jumpstart the process, there are the products by […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Woman Seamlessly Switches Between 10 Accents in One Minute Video](=)​ [Woman Seamlessly Switches Between 10 Accents in One Minute Video]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by The Language Blondie (@thelanguageblondie) Most Americans have tried imitating an English or Australian accent at least once. While it's challenging for some people, there are others who are able to mimic accents with ease. Teona, better known as The Language Blondie on Instagram, has […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[You Can Book a Weekend Stay at Shrek’s Swamp on Airbnb](​ [You Can Book a Weekend Stay at Shrek’s Swamp on Airbnb] It's been over 20 years since the first Shrek film debuted, and it is still a popular animated movie for many fans. Now, there's a new way to experience one of the most iconic settings of the series. Airbnb is offering a one-of-a-kind stay at Shrek's Swamp, a recreation of the one seen in the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[82-Year-Old Retired Doctor Uses Life Savings To Buy Ambulance for Ukraine]()​ [82-Year-Old Retired Doctor Uses Life Savings To Buy Ambulance for Ukraine] Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, countries around the world have stepped up to supply Ukraine with aid and arms to fight the war. But equally important are the contributions that individuals have made, whether it be personally running supplies across the border or fundraising. For 82-year-old Reinhard Kleine, a retired German doctor, it […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Boy With Autism Wins Golf Tournament Despite Having Only Played Three Rounds in His Whole Life]()​ [Boy With Autism Wins Golf Tournament Despite Having Only Played Three Rounds in His Whole Life] A boy named Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau recently shook the golf world, especially in his home country of New Zealand. The 12-year-old, who is on the autism spectrum, won a national tournament despite only having every played just three rounds of golf prior to the tournament. Sporting basketball sneakers and borrowed clubs, Bayleigh won the nine-hole competition […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Haley Van Voorhis Makes History as the First Non-Kicker Female to Play in a NCAA Football Game](=)​ [Haley Van Voorhis Makes History as the First Non-Kicker Female to Play in a NCAA Football Game]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Haley Van Voorhis (@haleyvanv) A young woman named Haley Van Voorhis has made NCAA football history. The 19-year-old became the first female player outside the kicker position to appear in an NCAA football game. A safety for Shenandoah University, Van Voorhis and her team […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Upcoming Northern Lights Will Be Most Intense in Years and Can Be Seen From More Places](=)​ [Upcoming Northern Lights Will Be Most Intense in Years and Can Be Seen From More Places] The Northern Lights are one of the most fascinating phenomena of the natural world. Typically, the best chances to see it are from very remote Arctic locations during the coldest months of the year; however, soon it may become easier to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis. Sunspot observations, a key predictor for 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