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.
BigBird the Rescued Pelican Learns How To Fish With a Little Help From His Adopted Humans
In February 2014, a rescued pelican named BigBird, who became separated from his flock during a storm and washed ashore on the banks of Lake…
Original Cast Members of ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ Reveal That the River Wasn’t Made of Chocolate
Six original cast members of the 1971 musical fantasy film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory including Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Denise Nickerson (Violet…
‘Gluten Free Museum’, A Site That Removes All Traces of Wheat, Barley and Rye From Classic Works of Art
d’après Giuseppe Arcimbold The Gluten Free Museum is an online resource that removes all traces of wheat, barley and rye from classic works of art,…
English Bulldog Sets Record for the Longest Human Tunnel Ever Traveled by a Skateboarding Canine
On Guinness World Records Day 2015, an affable English bulldog named Otto from Lima, Peru set a new record for the “Longest human tunnel travelled…
‘Cast in India’, A Fascinating Short Film That Traces the Indian Origins of New York City Manhole Covers
When Brooklyn-based filmmaker Natasha Raheja noticed that the words “Made In India” were prominently stamped onto every manhole cover in New York City, she sought…
An Adorable Collection of Animal-Themed Ski Masks With 3D Ears
When Russian tattoo model Teya Salat isn’t in front of the camera, she’s busy designing her fun clothing line which includes colorfully themed balaclavas (ski…
100 Years of American Dinner Trends Shown Decade by Decade in a Three-Minute Time-Lapse
In this delectable 3-minute time-lapse, Mode Video pays tribute to 100 years of the American family dinner with each of the 10 distinctive meals representing…
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund Shows Off His Very Distinguished Captain’s Uniform at the Airport
While touring around the country to promote his book, the very cute Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund had a bit of fun dressing up like a…
Six Playful Boer Goats Politely Take Turns Bouncing Around on a Trampoline
Six very silly and playful Boer goats very politely took turns bouncing around on a trampoline parked next to a little green and yellow truck…
The Enigma Cafe, A New Steampunk Bar in Romania That Features Working Kinetic Sculptures Within
The Enigma Cafe in the Cluj-Napoca area of Romania is a beautifully designed, steampunk-themed restaurant that features working kinetic sculptures, costumed characters and an elaborately…