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.
Stray Dog Born With ‘Backward Legs’ Learns to Walk With Confidence Again
A stray dog named Chloe who was limping around the streets of Bali with backward legs, learned to walk with confidence after being rescued.
Gentle Golden Retriever Becomes Loving Nursemaid to a Sick Kitten
A gentle golden retriever named Clara became a caring nursemaid to a sick kitten named Cow who was brought home by her humans.
The Romantic Astrological Origins of Goldfish Crackers
Max Miller of Tasting History explained the romantic astrological origins of Goldfish Crackers by a baking manager in Switzerland.
Animaris Tenere, A Herd of Four Strandbeests That Hold Tightly Onto Each Other on a Windy Beach
Theo Jansen connected four of his Strandbeests together, making it look like they were holding onto each other across a windy beach.
How the DC Comics Villain ‘The Joker’ Has Been Reinvented Numerous Times Over the Years
Nerdstalgic looked at the origins of The Joker, noting how the character has been reinvented a number of times over the years.
How Matisse Utilized Color to Rebel Against Conventional Norms
The Nerdwriter looked at how artist Henri Matisse utilized color to rebel against conventional norms, and balked at visual expectations.
How Bryan Cranston Avoided Typecasting
Nerdstalgic looked Bryan Cranston's incredible career, noting he began with small parts before three defining series, yet he was never typecast.
Compassionate Teacher Adopts Deaf Puppies Who He Trains to Become Caring Therapy Dogs
School music teacher Chris Hannah adopted a deaf pit bull puppy, whom he named Cole and trained him and his sisters to be therapy dogs.
The Ambassador Animals of the Oregon Zoo Smash Pumpkins to Celebrate Autumn
The ambassador animals of the Oregon Zoo smashed pumpkins to enjoy the fleshy interior, using various techniques unique to each species.
Newborn Mouse Rescued From a Snake and Delivered to Her Human Via Uber Refuses Release Into the Wild
A newborn mouse who was rescued from a snake by a caring stranger was delivered to vet Shannon James by a considerate Uber driver.