Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Travel
September 4, 2023

Insightful Map Reveals Different Etiquette Practices Around the World

No matter how much research you do before a trip, some culture shock is inescapable. That's why it's always good to be on top of the situation and be aware of any different etiquette rules that apply to the place you're visiting. While good behavior is considered universal, Remitly has compiled a map of etiquette around the world, and you'd be surprised what could get you deemed rude or impolite elsewhere.

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Music
September 1, 2023

Unknown Musician Dazzles the Public by Flawlessly Playing the Guitar and Tap Dancing at the Same Time

When we think of talented performers, our mind typically goes to stars on the big stage. However, there is also raw talent hiding in the most unassuming places. A viral video shows an unnamed performer putting on a hypnotic spectacle with the help of his guitar. As he strums the strings, the man provides his own drumming by tap dancing—and never misses a beat.

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Funny
August 30, 2023

Ornithologist Wears a Giant Bird Head To Earn the Trust of Wild Birds, but Fails Miserably

Being a scientist doesn't always mean sitting at the computer or working in a lab. If anything, this career also allows you to do some fun stuff in the name of science, right? For example, an unnamed ornithologist—an expert on the behavior of birds—found a unique way to study his subjects. He wore a giant bird mask during his visits to a bird habitat for a year… and he did it for science.

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Sports
August 29, 2023

American and Australian Pole Vaulters Agree to Share Gold Medal After Exhaustive Playoff

For many athletes, a gold medal represents the ultimate professional goal. After all, who wouldn't want to be named the best at their sport? Well, for two pole vaulters, sharing the glory means more than being named the sole winner. Katie Moon, from the U.S., and Nina Kennedy, from Australia, agreed to split the gold medal at the World Athletics Championship—a competition only second to the Olympics.

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