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.
‘A Flock of Sabbath’, Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ Remixed With ‘I Ran (So Far Away)’ by A Flock of Seagulls
Andy Rehfeldt seamlessly remixed the classic Black Sabbath song "Paranoid" with the 1980s new wave anthem "I Ran (So Far Away)".
An Explanation of How Much Sleep People Should Get and Why They Are Not
Aaron Carroll of Healthcare Triage discusses many of the confusing theories about how much sleep a person needs, what studies have been done, how much…
The New York Times Rounds Up Some of the Best 2015 Short Animation Oscar Nominees
A. O. Scott, the film critic for the New York Times, rounds up and discusses the distinct styles and storytelling methods of some of the…
Funko Toy Company to Release a Line of Pop! Vinyl Figures From the BBC America Series ‘Orphan Black’
The Funko toy company will soon be unveiling an adorable line of POP! vinyl figures from the popular BBC America television show Orphan Black. The…
‘Elephant Eating A Stick’, A Slow Jam by Parry Gripp Dedicated to the Santa Barbara Zoo
“Elephant Eating A Stick” is a slow jam by Parry Gripp, who dedicated the song to all his friends at the Santa Barbara Zoo. LYRICS:…
Veteran North Carolina News Anchor Announces His Heartbreaking ALS Diagnosis and Retirement During Live Broadcast
Veteran news anchor Larry Stogner at ABC 11 in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area announced his retirement due to his diagnosis of ALS after 40…
How Do Dogs See With Their Noses?, An Animated Explanation of a Dog’s Amazing Olfactory System
In the TED-Ed animation “How Do Dogs ‘See’ With Their Noses?” educator and dog expert Alexandra Horowitz explains how a dog’s nose works as part…
Lethargic Tabby Cat Sleeps Next to Her Water Bowl So That She Doesn’t Have to Go Far for a Drink
A lethargic tabby conserves energy by sleeping next to her water bowl so that she doesn’t need to get up in case she gets thirsty.…
‘#MakeItHappy’, A Clumsy IT Guy Unwittingly Changes Internet Hate to Joy in Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl Ad
A clumsy IT guy unwittingly turned hateful exchanges into positive interactions when he spilled his Coke onto a server connected to the web.
Little Gray Kitten Sitting in the Window Sees Snow For the First Time
A little gray kitten sitting in the window tries to catch snowflakes as they fall from the sky. According to the kitten’s human scdon 123,…