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.
The Geographic History of the Movie Industry
Phil Edwards explains how geography and tax credits shaped film production, despite its origins in New Jersey and Hollywood.
Why Sea Creatures Become So Much Larger in the Depths of the Ocean’s Midnight Zone
Danielle Dufault of Animalogic explained why ordinary sea creatures become so much larger within the midnight zone of the ocean.
Cheese Expert Reviews Every Cheese at Trader Joe’s
Liz Thorpe of The People's Cheese worked with Epicurious to review every cheese available for purchase at Trader Joe's.
A Creative Documentary Series That Explores the Human Connection to the Octopus
"Octopus!" is a creative, if not somewhat comedic, documentary series that explores why humans are so fascinated with the octopus.
A Lively Bluegrass Cover of the ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Theme Song
Gordon Lustig performed a lively bluegrass cover of the theme from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" on banjo, accompanied by bass and fiddle.
Heavy Metal Dad Band Embarrasses Kid Getting Off Bus on Last Day of Class With Alice Cooper’s ‘School’s Out’
Matt and his dad band played "School's Out" to embarrass his son Liam as he exited the bus or the last time before the summer break.
Why Cats Unblinkingly Stare at Their Humans
Dr. Sarah Wooten explained the numerous reasons why cats unblinkingly stare at their humans, along with context for each.
An Amusing Musical Reinterpretation of the ‘Say My Name’ Scene From ‘Breaking Bad’
There I Ruined It created an amusing musical reinterpretation of the "Say My Name" scene from "Breaking Bad".
Mel Brooks Announces ‘Spaceballs 2’ Release in 2027 for the 40th Anniversary of the Original Movie
Mel Brooks announced the release of "Spaceballs 2" in 2027, 40 years after the original "Spaceballs" movie.
Revolutionary Brain-Computer Interface Lets Man Who Lost His Voice to ALS Speak Again In Real Time
UC Davis Health has developed a revolutionary brain-computer interface that enables people with neurological diseases to speak again.