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.
Sony Action Cam Footage of a BMX Bicycle Creating Colorful Art With Strategically Placed Paint Capsules
“Paint” is a Sony Action Cam film short created by director Greg Hackett of Spindle Productions that features colorful footage of a BMX bike creating…
‘Didga Dreams Big’, A Compilation of Incredibly Impressive Tricks Performed by Didga the Cat
In “Didga Dreams Big“, the amazingly talented cat pretends to be asleep and dreaming about all of the amazing tricks that she wishes she could…
Beautifully Crafted Super Chunky Hand Knit Blankets, Sweaters and Scarves That Can Be Made to Order
Ukranian yarn artist Anna Mo has knitted a line of beautifully crafted super-chunky blankets, sweaters and scarves that are customizable in any one of 70…
How the Ever-Changing English Language Constantly Redefines What Counts as a Word
In the final episode of the Language Files, host Tom Scott–with help from linguist Gretchen McCulloch–addresses the changing nature of the English language and how…
Apotheosis, A Gorgeous Timelapse Film Capturing the Exquisite Colors of Solar Activity Over Iceland
Independent filmmaker Henry Jun Wah Lee of Evosia Studios captures the exquisite colors and fiery flares of the Icelandic sky caused by the March 2015…
‘Yesterday’s Lullaby’, A Meditative Musical Mashup of ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles and ‘Lullaby’ by The Cure
“Yesterday’s Lullaby” is a clever combination by the most recent mashup by the prodigious (and prolific) Wax Audio of the time-honored Beatles song “Yesterday” with…
Revamped Tubular Waterslide That Features a Colorful LED Light Show All the Way Down
The new Black Hole Waterslide at the Familienbad Bremerhaven (Bremerhaven Family Water Park) in Bremerhaven, Germany is a wonderfully revamped tubular waterslide that features a…
Beautifully Delicate 3D Sculptures Crafted From Found Leaves and Crocheted Thread
In “Leaves 3D”, British artist Susanna Bauer combines the definitive lines of crocheted thread with the delicate texture of found leaves to create beautiful 3D…
40 Acoustic Guitars Being Simultaneously Strummed by Fan Blades and Vibrating Wires
“Chords Tunnel” by sound artist Rubén D’Hers is a compelling soundscape of 40 acoustic guitars being simultaneously strummed by motorized rotating fan blades and vibrating…
‘Hank the Beer Tank’, A Fully Portable Compact Kegerator That Travels Easily From Party to Party
Hank the Beer Tank is a very clever, fully portable kegerator that can travel easily around town for parties, tailgating, camping etc. and can operate…