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.
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May 13, 2023

Fascinating Video Shows How Forearm Bones Twist To Make Everyday Actions Possible

The human body is simply amazing. While we might know how many bones we have or how the immune system fights off diseases, it's sometimes hard to grasp without seeing physical examples. A video shared by user ExpertAccident on Reddit showcases one of these mind-boggling actions. The footage features a medical model and demonstrates how the bones of the forearm move; specifically, how the radius rotates over the ulna when we twist our forearm.

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Inspiring
May 11, 2023

Mom Asks for Help in Search for Missing Stuffed Elephant Containing Late Son’s Ashes

An Iowa family is hoping to be reunited with a priceless, irreplaceable memento. After taking a road trip around Florida, a mother named Liz Atkinson was dismayed when she noticed a beloved stuffed elephant was missing. This wasn't a regular plushie separated from a kid–the toy belonged to her late son, Gabryel, and contains a portion of his ashes. “Our son, Gabryel passed away before we could make it to Disney,” Atkinson wrote.

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Inspiring
May 10, 2023

Lithuanian Man Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean From Spain to Florida in 121 Days

For a young Lithuanian man named Aurimas Valujavičius, the phrase “the trip of a lifetime” means a history-making adventure. The 25-year-old recently became the third person in the world and the first Lithuanian to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean in an unpowered single boat. Valujavičius begun his trip in the southwestern tip of continental Spain on Boxing Day 2022.

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Inspiring
May 8, 2023

Lost Teddy Bear With Last Recording of Little Girl’s Mom Is Replaced by Build-A-Bear

The story of a 4-year-old who lost her highly significant teddy bear has taken a positive turn. The toy, which contains a recording of her late mother's last heartbeat, was accidentally donated by her family to a Goodwill in Tazewell, Tennessee. They realized their mistake when the girl asked to bring her bear to school. At that point, the girl’s father hastily returned to store.

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