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.
Comparing Fresh and Spoiled Milk Under a Microscope
Sci-Inspi used a microscope to examine milk fresh from the supermarket and milk that was long expired to see the bacteria differences.
‘Magic: The Gathering’ 1997 MTV Invitational
In the summer of 1997, the MTV series Motel California aired four short videos that showcased the classic fantasy card game "Magic: The Gathering".
Musician Plays ‘Careless Whisper’ on 100 Instruments
Musician Arnaud Delannoy performed the opening lick from the George Michael song "Careless Whisper" on an amazing 100 instruments.
‘Period Drama’, A Gothic Animated Horror-Comedy About a Naive Girl’s First ‘Time of the Month’
"Period Drama" is an amusing animation that tells the story of a naive young girl who spirals when she wakes up with blood on her sheets.
‘Sultans of Swing’ on a Portable Electro-Acoustic Harp
Amy Turk collaborated with David Stanton to play an impressive cover of "Sultans of Swing" on a kit-built Harp E electro-acoustic harp.
Dragon Optical Illusion Appears to Turn Its Head
The "Inside Out Dragon" by Jerry Andrus is a marvelous optical illusion that makes it appear the eyes are following wherever we go.
Robotic Spy Cuttlefish Changes Colors to Communicate With Real Cuttlefish
A robotic spy cuttlefish navigated the delicate balance of cuttlefish society using digital chromatophores to change colors as appropriate.
Max Park Breaks World Record by Solving a 3×3 Rubik’s Cube in 3.13 Seconds
Max Park shattered the Guinness World Record when he solved a Rubik's Cube in an astonishing 3.13 seconds.
Deep-Sea Footage of a ‘Smiling’ Snailfish
An ROV launched from the E/V Nautilus captured the sight of what seemed to be a smiling sailfish at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) underwater.
Charming Cockatoo Calls All Women Barbara in Honor of His Beloved Human Grandmother
A charming umbrella cockatoo named Chris has taken to calling all women Barbara after falling in love with his elderly human grandmother.