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.
Adorable Octopus Tentacle Ear Plugs
An adorable set of octopus tentacle earplugs with a plug that goes into the ear while the tentacle stays on the exterior.
Making Deviled Eggs From 15th Century Germany
Max Miller of Tasting History decided to make a batch of deviled eggs using a "Stuffed Eggs" recipe from 15th Century Germany.
Young Honey Bees Learn to Dance by Watching Elders
Researchers found that young honey bees learn to do a special waggle dance to indicate food by watching their elders.
How Popcorn Became a Movie Watching Staple
A tasty TED-Ed lesson written by Andrew Smith explains the history of popcorn and how it became a movie-watching staple.
Gorgeous Timelapses of Short-Live Echinopsis Cactus Flowers Blooming
Greg Krehel the EchinopsisFreak, captures gorgeous timelapse footage of the short-lived blooms of Echinopsis cactus flowers.
Debunking Common Misconceptions About Animals
Justin Dodd of Mental Floss debunks dozens of common myths and misconceptions about 64 different animals.
World’s First Battery-Powered Portable Microwave Oven
Makita demonstrated their MW001G microwave oven, the world's first battery-powered, portable microwave oven.
Why Cats Can’t Be Vegan
Feline expert Hannah Shaw explained why cats, as obligate carnivores, should never be put on a vegan diet.
Baby Rhino Enjoys a Good Brushing With a Broom
An adorable baby rhino named Edward at San Diego Zoo got a good brushing from his keeper who used a broom with a long red handle.
Construction of The World’s First LNG Cruise Ship Captured in an Amazing Timelapse
MK Timelapse followed the construction of the massive cruise ship the AIDAnova and captured it in an amazing cinematic timelapse.