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 Ingenious Engineering Behind Mount Rushmore
Primal Space used detailed animation to explain the ingenious design and engineering behind iconic South Dakota landmark Mount Rushmore.
Famous Guitarists Hilariously Audition For ‘The Horndogs’ on ‘The Drew Carey Show’ in 1998
A fourth season episode of "The Drew Carey Show" featured Drew and the guys auditioning famous guitarists for their band.
The Ancient Georgian Origins of Modern Wine
1440Â explained the ancient origins of wine, noting how the earliest vintners in Georgia fermented grapes in clay pots known as Qvevri.
Clever Food Stylist Tricks That Make Products Look Better in Ads Than in Real Life
Compilations by 5-Minute Crafts show the tricks that food stylists employ to make products look better in ads than they do in real life.
A Heartwarming Compilation of Wild Animal Rescues in Memory of British Conservationist Simon Cowell
In memory of Wildlife Aid UK founder Simon Cowell, The Dodo compiled heartwarming clips of Cowell compassionately rescuing wild animals.
Elegant Cat Politely Taps His Human’s Knee to Remind Her to Feed Him Treats
A Persian cat named Blake politely tapped his human's knee and the jar of treats down below to remind her that she was late in serving him.
The Distinctly Regional History of Boston Baked Beans
Jon and Ryan of Townsends took a look back at the history behind the historical northeast favorite of Boston Baked Beans.
How Many Earths Can Fit Into Larger Planets
The series "What If?" created a simulation to show how many Earths would fit into larger planets such as Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter.
Why Yolk Color Doesn’t Affect How an Egg Tastes
MinuteFood explained how the yolk in an egg gets its color, which is neither due to freshness nor to breed, but rather, what the hen eats.
Remarkably Rare Footage of a Bigfin Magnapinna Squid Walking the Ocean Floor Upon Their 13 Foot Tentacles
Researcher sent a baited lander camera 3300 meters into the Tonga Trench where it caught the rare and remarkable sight of a Bigfin squid.