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.
Spider Uses Air Bubble as SCUBA Tank for Diving
The Smithsonian Channel series "Crazy Monster" shows how the aptly named scuba spider uses an air bubble as a SCUBA tank for diving.
A 1953 Documentary Celebrating the New Transistor
A short 1953 documentary celebrates the new transistor and how its capabilities would benefit the public in just about every facet of life.
Why Seeing Faces in Things (Pareidolia) Is Evolutionarily Advantageous
Susan G Wardle explains why humans see faces in objects and how this form of face pareidolia is considered to be evolutionarily advantageous.
How Sugar Cane Is Turned Into Processed Sugar
"How It's Made" shows how sugar is processed from stalks that are crushed and compressed to extract the sweet juice within.
Wayward Black Bear Cub Swims in the Gulf of Mexico Then Runs Onto the Beach in Destin, Florida
Beachgoers in Destin were surprised to see a wayward black bear cub swimming in the Gulf of Mexico and exiting onto the beach.
An Emotive Cover of ‘Let It Be’ on Harp Guitar
Jamie Dupuis performed a beautifully emotive cover of The Beatles' iconic song "Let It Be" on his gorgeous 20-string harp guitar.
The Historic Underground Breweries of Cincinnati
"Underground Marvels" explored the subterranean tunnels of Cincinnati, Ohio, where German immigrants brewed beer.
A Bouncy Gayageum Cover of ‘Secret Agent Man’
Talented musician Luna Lee performed a bouncy cover of the classic spy instrumental "Secret Agent Man" on a traditional Korean Gayageum.
Kind People Rescue a Tiny Kitten From Sewer Pipe
Eldad and Loreta, the wonderful people behind Hope for Paws, rescued a tiny Birman kitten stranded inside a Los Angeles sewer pipe.
Schoolhouse Rock’s Bob Dorough Plays ‘I’m Just a Bill’ and ‘Nouns’ Live in 2009
Bob Dorough of Schoolhouse Rock, performed "I'm Just a Bill" and "Nouns" from the series at Scranton's McDade Park in 2009.