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 Sticky History of Peanut Butter
Learn Something New looks at the complex and often sticky history of peanut butter, despite various patents taken out over the years.
Woman Teaches Duckling With a Splayed Leg to Walk
Erin Amadon found an abandoned newly hatched duckling who was unable to move forward due to a splayed leg and taught him to walk.
The Elegant Biology of the Giant Manta Ray
Real Science examined the elegant biology of the giant manta ray, s surprisingly gentle and highly intelligent cartilaginous fish.
How To Perfectly Wrap a Present Using Simple Math
Mathematician Katie Steckles explains how to perfectly wrap a present using a simple mathematical shortcut.
The Heroic Woman Who Gave Up Everything to Rescue Stray Animals Full Time in Lebanon
Sandra Mouawad is an incredibly generous Lebanese woman who heroically rescues stray dogs and cats from the streets full time.
Kangaroo Hops Into Ocean to Cool Off on a Hot Day
A kangaroo in Queensland, Australia decided that a simple hop into the ocean would be a nice, refreshing way to cool off on a hot day.
A Jolly Fingerstyle Guitar Cover of ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’
Soren Madsen performed a fingerstyle cover of the classic Christmas novelty carol “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” on classical guitar.
Robin Williams Outtalks Johnny Carson in 1986
While appearing on The Tonight Show in February 1986, Robin Williams hilariously used his very quick wit to outtalk host Johnny Carson.
Momentum Brewery Launches in New York With Two Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Lars Dahlhaus, Wolfgang Menzel and brewmaster Alexander Himburg created Momentum Brewery, a solely NA brewery in New York.
Fascinating POV Footage of Checked Luggage Traveling Through the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
The Dallas Morning News posted fascinating POV footage that shows what happens to checked luggage at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.