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 Complex Moral Arc of Anakin Skywalker That Led to His Rebirth as Darth Vader
The Art of Storytelling looked at the complex moral arc of Anakin Skywalker that led to his rebirth as Darth Vader.
A Fascinating Map That Illustrates the Widely Diverse Kingdom of Fungi
Dominic Walliman of Domain of Science created a map of the widely diverse kingdom of fungi, illustrating how they go beyond mushrooms.
Why Truffles Are the World’s Most Expensive Fungi
A TED Ed lesson written by Carolyn Bean explains why truffles, the fruit of fungi, is one of the most expensive delicacies in the world.
The Mystifying State and Federal Regulations That Classify a Burrito As a Sandwich
1440 eloquently explained the immigrant history behind burritos and the mystifying regulations that classify them as sandwiches.
Puddles Pity Party Performs a Beautifully Emotive Cover of ‘Where Is My Mind?’ by the Pixies
Puddles Pity Party, the towering velvet voiced clown, performed a beautifully emotive cover of "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies.
Why Cold Hard Facts Don’t Change Determined Minds
An animated goose gives several reasons why certain determined minds can never change, even when presented with cold, hard facts.
A Sultry 1970s ‘James Bond’ Style Cover of the Classic Heart Song ‘Barracuda’
Postmodern Jukebox teamed up with Kyndle Wylde to perform a sultry 1970s James Bond style cover of the classic Heart song "Barracuda".
How Palm Cockatoos Use Sticks to Drum Out a Beat on Trees to Attract a Mate
Robert Heinsohn explained how palm cockatoos use sticks to drum out a rhythmic beat on a tree in order to attract a mate.
Jack Black and Paul Rudd Play Best Friends Who Remake ‘Anaconda’ Within a Remake of ‘Anaconda’
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star as two friends who travel deep into the Amazon to film a low-budget remake of the 1997 movie "Anaconda".
‘Ozzy: No Escape From Now’ – A Beautiful Film About How Ozzy Kept Making Music In Spite of Parkinson’s
"Ozzy: No Escape From Now" is a beautiful documentary about Ozzy's noble mission to keep making music in spite of his Parkinson's diagnosis.