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.
Black Bear Escapes the Heat in a Backyard Jacuzzi
A black bear escaped the searing Southern California heat by taking refuge in a backyard jacuzzi on a hillside home in Burbank.
Deer Take Shelter Under Concrete Awning During a Rainstorm in Nara, Japan
The Sika deer of Nara Park in Japan cleverly took shelter under a concrete awning during a rainstorm, sharing it with humans of all ages.
Little Black Shelter Cat Works at a Skeleton Museum
Rescued shelter cat Sir Indiana Bones is a valued employee of the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City who thinks he runs the place.
Clever Bear Figures Out How to Shut Down Annoying Water Fountain Through Trial and Error
Pumpkin the bear cleverly figured out, through trial and error, how to turn off the spout on a water fountain floating in the backyard pond.
How Four Amateurs Were the First to Climb North America’s Highest Peak in Order to Settle a Bet
David Friedman spotlights a group of amateur climbers in 1910 who were the first to climb Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Musician Shreds Acoustic Solo on Traditional Lute
Brandon Acker had the opportunity to shred a solo on a lute during an original arrangement he composed for a shred compilation.
Rescued Piglet Goes to Sleep With a Big Teddy Bear
A little piglet who was rescued by Uncle Neil's Farm, found that he could only go to sleep in the company of a giant teddy bear.
Dog Rings Neighbor’s Doorbell at 4 AM to Say Hello
A woman named Char was awoken by Bruce, her neighbor's dog, who was ringing her doorbell at 4 AM just to say hello.
Cheap Trick Plays ‘Surrender’ on The Midnight Special in 1978
Cheap Trick performed a live version of "Surrender" while appearing on the The Midnight Special on November 24, 1978.
Examining the True Scale of the Milky Way
Epic Spaceman created an ethereal video explaining the true scale of the Milky Way, the massive galaxy that holds our solar system.