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.
The Misunderstood History of the Dodo Bird
PBS Eons looked back at the Dodo bird, a now-extinct flightless fowl thought dumb but actually perfectly suited to their environment.
Piano Mashup of ‘The Office’ With ‘Don’t Stop Believin’
Musician Max Cooper combined the musically similar Journey song "Don't Stop Believin'" with the iconic theme from The Office on piano.
The Twisty History of Oreo Cookies
Weird History Food looks at the twisty history of the Oreo cookie, noting how it was actually a knockoff of a competitor's Hydrox cookie.
Man Teaches Rescued Baby Hummingbird How to Fly
Sam Malloy rescued a helpless baby hummingbird, nursed her to full health, taught her how to fly, and released her back into the wild.
Why the Blade on Potato Peelers Swivels
Jenniabs shared a very helpful hint about peeling potatoes while explaining why the blade swivels back and forth.
‘The Future of Rock and Roll’, A Book About the Independent Radio Station 97X WOXY in Oxford, OH
"The Future of Rock and Roll" by Robin James tells the story of 97X/WOXY, the legendary independent radio station in Oxford, Ohio.
How To Capture the Wes Anderson Look in Photos
Imitative Photography explains how to capture the Wes Anderson aesthetic in photos using a variety of specific techniques.
How Paint a Cabinet to Make It Disappear
Howard Lee showed how to make a cabinet disappear into a wall using strategically placed paint that matches its surroundings perfectly.
A Size Comparison of Domestic and Wild Cats
Animator WTD created a graceful 3D animation that compares the size of domestic and wild cats, both living and extinct.
Boiling Water In a Paper Cup Over Open Flame
woodsboundoutdoors showed how a paper cup is incredibly useful for boiling water over an open flame, despite its high flammability factor.