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.
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How Food Receptacles Are Deemed ‘Bear Resistant’
Tom Scott visited the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana to learn how containers are deemed bear-resistant.
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Stunning Drone Footage of Volcano Fissure in Iceland
Ísak Finnbogason captured incredible footage of the Litli-Hrútur volcano fissure within the Fagradalsfjall massif in Iceland.
![Tiny Kittens Attached to Rescuer](https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tiny-Kittens-Attached-to-Rescuer.jpg?w=768)
Rescued Kittens Follow Their Artist Human Around Town
Artist Caleb Screpnek rescued a pair of tiny abandoned kitten siblings who stick very closely to him, especially while he works.
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The Incredible MSG Sphere in Las Vegas Lit Up the World’s Largest LED Screen on July 4, 2023
The MSG Sphere, the world’s largest spherical entertainment venue, lit up its spectacular LED screens for the first time on July 4th.
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Fascinating Facts About Beautiful Black Cats
Mallory Crusta of Cats.com shared several fascinating facts about black cats noting how they have been misunderstood throughout history.
![Rescued Raven Wont Leave](https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rescued-Raven-Wont-Leave.jpg?w=768)
Wild Raven Refuses to Leave Rescuer’s Home
Veterinarian Linnett Lee brought home a rejected malnourished baby raven who grew up and refused to leave her home.
![Jeffrey lost goose](https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jeffrey-lost-goose.jpg?w=768)
Thoughtful Men Reunite Lost Baby Goose With Family
Ben Yurcisin and a friend tried to reunite a tiny gosling who had been following them along the Hoboken waterfront with his family.
![Aquarium Deep Clean](https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aquarium-Deep-Clean.jpg?w=768)
How One of the World’s Largest Aquariums Gives Their Tanks a Daily Deep Cleaning
Insider visited the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta to learn how their immense and numerous tanks are given a thorough daily deep cleaning.
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Amazing Musician Portraits Made Out of Cassette Tapes
Photographer Amy creates amazing portraits of various musicians using magnetic black tape from the inside of cassettes.
![Worlds Longest Rideable Model Train](https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Worlds-Longest-Rideable-Model-Train.jpeg?w=768)
Riding the World’s Longest Rideable Model Train
Mike of Downie Live visited the Train Mountain Railroad Museum in Chiloquin, Oregon, to ride the longest seated model train in the world.