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.
How to Combat Negativity With a Stronger Sense of Self
The School of Life explains how to best combat constant negativity by dedicating time within the day to understand one's motivations.
The Architectural History Behind the Statue of Liberty
The B1MÂ looks at the architectural history of the iconic Statue of Liberty, noting how France and the United States worked together on it.
Caring Cockatoo Looks After a Growing Boy
A caring cockatoo named Marni has watched over a boy named Remà since he was a baby, with their bond growing stronger daily.
Coke Freezes Mid-Pour in Frigid Antarctica Weather
Matty Jordan shared amusing footage of a Coca-Cola that froze mid-pour as he stood outside in frigid -57°C (-71°F) weather in Antarctica.
Why Speed Seems to Change When Cameras Zoom In
Mark Changizi explained an optical illusion with footage by Akiyoshi Kitaoka of his train seeming to slow down when zooming in on his camera.
Man Builds Indoor Pool So His Dog Can Swim in Winter
The loving human to Thor the Brown Boston built an indoor pool for his hydrophilic pup when winters proved too cold to swim outdoors.
The Boston Typewriter Orchestra Performs Their Humorous Original Composition ‘Left Blank’
The Boston Typewriter Orchestra performed their original composition "Left Blank" as a submission for the 2023 NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Artist Carves Detailed Sculptures Into Chalk
Sachin Sanghe is a talented micro-artist who carves detailed sculptures of real and fictional characters into chalk and pencil leads.
Food Expiration Dates Explained
A Ted-Ed lesson by Carolyn Beans addresses the confusion around food expiration dates and the waste that this confusion causes.
Man in Grizzly Bear Costume Scares Off Black Bear
An inventive man in Asheville, North Carolina put on a grizzly bear costume to scare off the wayward black bear in his yard.