Lori Dorn
Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.
How Bird Hunting and Guinness Beer Led to the Creation of The Guinness Book of Records in 1955
The History Guy explained how an argument about a missed shot at a bird hunt led to the creation of The Guinness Book of Records.
Baby Cow Breaks Into the House to Hang With the Dogs
A clever baby cow named Mello, who lives at the McNeill Farm, keeps breaking into his human's house to hang out with his dog buddies.
How a Director’s Intention Informs Camera Placement
Every Frame a Painting explores at how the director's vision and intention for a film inform the placement of the camera.
An Outdoor Model Train That Runs Along a Wooden Fence With a Snowplow to Keep Its Path Clear
Matt Thompson of Thompson Woodworks constructed a model train that runs along his backyard fence with a snowplow at the front.
Bryan Cranston Talks About How a Small Role on ‘The X-Files’ Led to His Leading Role in ‘Breaking Bad’
Bryan Cranston spoke with Dan Rather about how a small role on an episode of "The X-Files" led to his leading role in "Breaking Bad"
Little Girl Who Thinks She’s a Dog Was Raised by German Shepherds and an Estrela Mountain Dog
When she was a toddler, a little girl named River thought that she was a dog and so did the five German shepherds and a giant mountain dog.
Man Reunites With His Missing Dog Five Days After Their House Burned Down in the Palisades Fire
A man lovingly reunited with his beloved dog who went missing for five days after their house in Pacific Palisades burned down.
Danny Elfman on How He Wrote ‘The Simpsons’ Theme Years After a Negative Review by Matt Groening
Danny Elfman talks about going from an encounter with Matt Groening doing a negative Oingo Boingo review to writing "The Simpsons" theme.
Olympic Ice Skaters Glide Around the Rink Dressed as Giant Ice Skates
Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear celebrated both Halloween and World Ice Skating Day by dressing up as a pair of giant ice skates.
A Humorous Sketch About Applying to Rent an Apartment in 1950 Versus Renting One in 2025
Man Carrying Thing created a humorous sketch comparing what it was like to apply for an apartment in 1950 versus doing the same in 2025.