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.
Emaciated Calf Rescued From Petting Zoo Takes His First Steps of Freedom
A former emaciated and lonely petting zoo cow who was rescued by Charlie's Acres took his first steps of freedom and made new friends.
A Handmade Traditional Pompeii Cornu Horn
Musician Abraham Cupeiro performed a beautiful instrumental upon a unique Cornu horn that was based upon those found in Pompeii.
Devoted Man Teaches Duck to Swim
A rescued duck named Ben Afquack was taught to swim by his devoted human when his natural instincts didn't kick in.
Dire Strait’s ‘Sultans of Swing’ Solo Played in the Distinctive Style of Jimi Hendrix
Musician Laszlo Buring impressively performed Mark Knopfler's iconic guitar solo from "Sultans of Swing" as a Jimi Hendrix solo.
Hoarking Borzoi Dog Makes TIE Fighter Sound Effects
A long-nosed Borzoi dog made hilarious, seemingly breed-specific hoarking noises that sounded just battling TIE Fighters from "Star Wars".
Yule Log of Black Seed Bagels Baking on an Open Fire
Black Seed Bagels created a wonderful yule log video featuring several pallets of their tasty bagels baking next to an open fire.
Philadelphia Native Bradley Cooper Serves Philly Cheesesteaks to New Yorkers From a Food Truck
Philadelphia native Bradley Cooper expertly worked the grill on a food truck, serving New Yorkers signature cheesesteaks from his hometown.
‘Deck the Halls’ Meets Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’
Musicians Shelly Ley and Chuck Hawley performed the lyrics the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" to the melody of "War Pigs" and reverse.
Colorful Custom Truck Tailgate Benches
Porras Custom Metal in Pearland, Texas creates custom benches out of truck tailgates in a variety of bright colors and styles.
The Worst Food-Related Disasters in Modern History
Weird History food recounted some of the most lethal and tragic food-related disasters that occurred during the the 19th and 20th centuries.