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.
Several Beloved American Television Shows That Actually Originated in Britain
In the latest episode of Anglophenia, host Siobhan Thompson explains how some of America’s most beloved television shows actually originated in Britain. Many of your…
Kayaker in Thailand Attracts a Boatload of Monkeys With a Bag of Fruit
While floating through a mangrove forest in Ko Lonta, Thailand, kayaker smann251 decided to challenge the rumor that monkeys hate water and tossed pieces of…
Rescued Animals Zodiac the Mink and Baladi the Egyptian Dog Relax Together Within Minutes of First Meeting Each Other
Zodiac the mink, who has been spending time learning how to swim, and Baladi the Egyptian dog meet for the very first time and are…
Silly Dachshund Attempts to Pick Up a Slippery Silver Slinky Toy Off the Ground With Her Nose
A very cute and very silly dachshund named Edith makes several attempts to use her nose to pick up a silver Slinky from the grass,…
‘Duktig’, IKEA Doll Beds Cleverly Repurposed as Luxurious Low-Cost Beds for Cats
A number of very clever humans have turned to the Swedish furniture IKEA to provide low-cost luxurious beds for their cats. The Duktig Doll Bed,…
Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Perform a Spot-On Version of U2’s ‘Desire’ in Bono’s Absence
When U2 lead singer Bono had to cancel his appearance on The Tonight Show because of an arm injury, host Jimmy Fallon immediately donned the…
‘Best in Show’, A Detailed Infographic Ranking 87 Different Dog Breeds Based on Desirability
Author and informational designer David McCandless (previously) has created, with the help of researcher Miriam Quick and artist Andrew Park, a fascinating infographic called “Best…
A Tiny Hamster and His Furry Friends Enjoy a Miniature Thanksgiving Feast Prepared By an Overanxious Chef
A tiny hamster and a small group of his furry friends sit down to enjoy a lavish miniature traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by a very…
Angry Ram Gets Really Annoyed With a Persistent Punching Bag That Keeps Hitting Him Back
Rambro the Angry Ram, who last angrily confronted heavy construction equipment, gets really annoyed with a persistent red punching bag that keeps hitting him back.…
Clever Beagle Loses Interest in an Adorable Robot Once He Retrieves the Treats From Its Hands
Maymo the lemon beagle, a clever dog who loves to dress up, chase things and sometimes even get shamed, goes after an adorable spinning robot…