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.
AI Humanoid Robot Makes Silly Faces in the Mirror
Ameca, the engaging AI humanoid robot by Engineered Arts, amazingly responded to its own image in the mirror by making silly faces.
A Magic Copy Machine That Spits Out Duplicate Kittens
Comedian Zane Lamprey built an amazing copy machine that spits out perfect duplicates of adorable kittens, one at a time.
‘Stairway to Heaven’ Played in the Style of Dire Straits
Dutch musician Laszlo Buring performed the iconic Led Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven” in the distinctive style of Dire Straits.
Kayaker Encounters a Humpback Whale With Her Tail Sticking Straight Up in the Air
Transparent kayaker Brodie Moss captured the sight of a whale's tail sticking straight up in the air, while her calf repeatedly circled her.
Camera Loving Cat Loudly Crunches on Treats
A little cat named Luna stared right into the camera and loudly crunched down on some yummy treats during her ASMR snacktime.
A Beautiful Cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Played on Four Acoustic Guitars
The incredibly talented guitarists of 40 Fingers played a beautiful acoustic guitar cover of the classic Queen anthem "Bohemian Rhapsody".
A Tattoo of Grampa Simpson’s ‘Onion on My Belt Story’
A uniquely long and rolling tattoo that features an image of Grampa Simpson with the text of his famous "onion on my belt" story.
Canadian Artist Sets Guinness World Record for Loudest Nose Whistle at 44.1 Decibels
Lulu Lotus, an artist and author/illustrator of children's books, set the Guinness World Record for the world's "loudest nose whistle".
BeamO, A Handheld Multiscope That Checks Temperature, Lung and Heart Functions From Home
The Withings BeamO is a handheld multiscope that takes temperature, reads oxygen levels, and listens to lungs and the heart.
Donkey Happily Prances Around With the Rubber Chicken He Got for Christmas
An adorable miniature donkey named "Donkey" was so happy to receive a rubber chicken for Christmas that he pranced around a bit with it.