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.
Siberian Husky and Young Vixen are the Best of Friends in a Real-Life Version of ‘The Fox and the Hound’
A Siberian husky named Cora and a young fox named Teagen are living out a real-life version of The Fox and the Hound at their…
Gorgeous Blue Macaw Cleverly Figures Out How to Turn on the Outdoor Water Faucet on a Hot Day
On a very hot day in in Bodoquena, Brazil, a gorgeous hyacinth macaw cleverly figured out how to turn on the outdoor water faucet all…
‘Sloth Magic’, A Short Video About the Bewitching Effect of the Slow-Moving Mammals
In the short video “Sloth Magic”, filmmaker Lucy Cooke, who is also an author, photographer and the founder of Sloth Appreciation Society, explains the bewitching…
Patient Dog Allows a Remote-Controlled Helicopter to Take Off From a Landing Pad Tied to His Head
A very patient yellow Lab sits very still as he allows a remote-controlled helicopter to take off from a bullseye landing pad tied to the…
A TED-Ed Animation Explaining How Vaccines Work to Help the Body Stave Off Infections, Illness, and Disease
In the recent TED-Ed animation “How Do Vaccines Work?” educator Kelwalin Dhanasarnsombut explains the history of vaccines, the science behind them, and how vaccines help…
Cole the Black Cat Noisily Demands to Go Outside For a Walk on the Leash
Cole the Black Cat has trained his human Chris to take him for a walk on a leash whenever he meows noisily and scratches at…
Mr. Forthright Gives Advice on How Best to Survive an Apocalypse
The ever-laconic Mr. Forthright explains “How to Survive the Apocalypse,” offering such good advice as never washing, starting fires with your farts, and using apocalypse…
The Incomparable B.B. King Explains How His Guitar Lucille Got Her Name in a 1986 Interview Animated for PBS
In the most recent episode of the PBS animated series “Blank on Blank,” the incomparable B.B. King talks about how his beloved guitar got her…
One Golden Retriever Magically Turns Into Two Golden Retrievers In Just a Few Seconds
In an adorable sleight of paw performed, one beautiful golden retriever turns into two with a clever trick that is flawlessly performed by dogs Goldie…
‘Sports Huevos’, Fun Plastic Molds That Shape Hard-Boiled Eggs Into Edible Golf, Tennis, or Miniature Soccer Balls
Sports Huevos are fun plastic molds that shape hard-boiled eggs into edible golf balls, tennis balls, or miniature soccer balls (footballs). Created by Israeli designer…