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.
Daring Bicyclist Rides Down Steep Urban Steps in Chile at an Incredible Speed
Chilean professional cyclist Felipe Vergara bravely rode his bicycle down some very steep urban steps at an incredible speed.
How to Tell When Cows and Pigs Are Truly Happy
The wonderful people at The Gentle Barn put together a heartwarming video showing signs that indicate that cows and pigs are happy.
A Zippy Fingerstyle Cover of ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles on Classical Guitar
Soren Madsen performed a zippy fingerstyle cover of The Beatles' classic song "Lady Madonna" on classical guitar.
A Fabulous Bluegrass Cover of ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’
The Cleverlys performed a fabulous bluegrass cover of "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles, while playing live at Larry's Country Diner.
What Immigrants Ate After Arriving on Ellis Island in the Early 20th Century
Tasting History prepared a typical meal of what immigrants would eat when they landed at Ellis Island at the turn of the 20th Century.
Cat Speaks in Tongues During Butt Scratches
Bentley the tuxedo cat adorably moves his head at strange angles and speaks in tongues whenever his human scratches his little behind.
Why a Nuclear Submarine Wouldn’t Work As a Spaceship
Randall Munroe and Henry Reich explained why a nuclear submarine would not work as a spaceship despite its sturdy airtight, watertight hull.
Exploring the Lesser-Known Paris Meridian
Travel vlogger The Tim Traveler toured the streets of Paris, noting the Meridian Line that passes through the Paris Observatory.
Playful Cat Repeatedly Blocks Putts on Golf Course
A very playful cat named Ben, sat on a golf course green in Switzerland and adorably prevented every putt from going into the hole.
Devoted Dog Keeps His Human Safe During an Epileptic Seizure
A devoted dog named Echo alerted his human that he detected an oncoming epileptic seizure and helped his human get safely through it.