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.
Whiskey Wedge, A Slanted Silicone Mold That Freezes Water Inside a Glass to Create a Very Slow-Melting Ice Cube
The Whiskey Wedge by Corkcicle is a cleverly designed slanted silicone mold that freezes water directly inside an old-fashioned glass that provides a decent chill…
‘Flor de Toloache’, The First Episode in Subway Video Series Focuses on New York City’s All-Women Mariachi Band
In the first episode of Rhythm in Motion, a 10-part subway music video series produced in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, filmmaker Jenny Schweitzer…
An Amusing Illustrated Bootlegger’s Map of the United States From 1926
(interactive map) The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has gotten hold of “The Bootlegger Map of the United States,” an amusingly illustrated 1926 map from…
Study Shows That Dogs Bond With Their Humans Through Oxytocin-Increasing Eye Contact
Researchers at Azabu University in Japan have recently concluded a study in which they showed that eye contact between dogs and their humans caused increased…
A Clever Mashup of Footage From ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ With the Opening Theme for ‘Night Court’
Popped Culture has mashed together footage from "Marvel's Daredevil" with the opening theme of the NBC sleeper comedy "Night Court".
Baby Opossums Chomp Noisily in Time With Each Other on a Yummy Snack of Freshly Cut Fruit
A group of tiny baby opossums at a Pennsylvania rehabilitation center noisily enjoy a plate of freshly cut fruit, chomping along adorably in time with…
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Celebrates 4/20 Day With the ‘BRRR-ito’, A Hand-Rolled Ice Cream Treat
In honor 4/20 Day, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream decided to celebrate with their new "BRRR-ito", a hand-rolled treat.
‘Computer Component Bugs’, Graceful Insect Sculptures Constructed From Recycled Computer Circuit Boards
Artist Julie Alice Chappell has created Computer Component Bugs, a gorgeous line of delicately graceful insect sculptures crafted from recycled computer circuit boards and other…
Young Wild Chimpanzee Looks Both Ways Before Crossing a Highway Road in Uganda
A young wild chimpanzee took great care to look both ways several times before crossing a highway road at the Kibale National Park in Uganda…
20th Century Fox Releases the First Official Trailer in Its Entirety for the Rebooted ‘Fantastic Four’ Film
20th Century Fox has released the first official trailer in its entirety for Fantastic Four (previously), the upcoming reboot of the longest-running Marvel superhero ensemble…