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.
The Historical Inspirations Behind J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy
Tom Blank of Weird History looks back at the historic inspiration behind the classic J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy "The Lord of the Rings".
Fascinating Facts About Kitten Snake Mustelids
Ze Frank takes a humorous look at mustelids including ferrets, badgers, weasels, and otters, although he refers to them as "kitten snakes".
A Hilarious Rube Goldberg Human Car Wash Machine
Joseph’s Machines created an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine that gets him out of bed, and acts as human car wash with wash, rinse, and dry.
Dog Does Great Impression of Michael Jackson While Poking Their Head Through Strategic Hole in Fence
A creative human in Fishtown, Philadelphia decorated a fence hole with Michael Jackson's "Thriller" outfit for their dog to peek through.
Conan O’Brien Comes Face to Face With His Doppelgänger in 2002
During a July 2002 episode of "Late Night With Conan O'Brien", the titular host came face to face with Dana Emberland, his doppelgänger.
‘The Exit 8’ An Enigmatic Video Game Where Players Roam an Endless Subway Looking for a Way Out
The Exit 8 is an enigmatic video game that puts the player into a seemingly endless subway passageway in search of the exit to the outside.
Talking Heads Performing Live at The Kitchen in 1976
Talking Heads performed an amazing live show at the New York City performance space The Kitchen in 1976.
Why Antarctic Sea Creatures Are So Different From Their Northern Counterparts
MinuteEarth explains why the underwater creatures of the Antarctic are biologically different from their northern counterparts.
How to Make Banananog, Eggnog With Bananas
Kevin Kos shared his unique recipe for "Banananog", which is an eggnog made with bananas (and peels), cacao liqueur, and rum.
How One House Exists in Both the United States and Canada a the Same Time
"This House" explains how a one house can exist in the United States and Canada at the same time by harking back to the early 20th Century.