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.
How Oktoberfest Originated in Bavaria With the 1810 Royal Wedding of Prince Ludwig
1440Â explained how Oktoberfest originated in Bavaria with the celebration for the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese in 1810.
Musician Uses Two Typewriters to Remotely Play Piano
Lord Vinheteiro attached one side of strings to piano keys and the other side to two typewriters and played a jaunty song by typing.
An Amusing Look at How Jellyfish Develop Their Poisonous Sting Used For Hunting
Ze Frank amusingly explains the physiology of jellyfish, particularly how they develop and use their poisonous sting to hunt prey.
52 Drivers From 26 Cities Compete in the 2024 European Tram Driver Championships
The Tim Traveler attended the 2024 European Tram Driver Championships in Frankfurt, Germany where 52 drivers from 26 countries competed.
A Beautiful Tribute to the Incredible Multi-Faceted Talent of Dame Maggie Smith
Cinevore created a beautiful tribute to the late, great Dame Maggie Smith, showcasing her incredible multi-faceted talent.
Heartwarming Footage of Shelter Dogs Being Told They’ve Been Adopted
Animal advocate Joe Kay shared wonderfully heartwarming footage of dogs in shelters being told that they've been adopted.
Artist Uses Clever Stickers and Cutouts to Post Funny Memes In Real Life
Artist Rudy Willingham created real-life memes using cutouts and stickers that became fully realized within the context of the environment.
Why Dorothy Seems Closer to the Scarecrow Than the Other Characters in ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Tori Calamito of "The Oz Vlog" explained why Dorothy seemed closer to the Scarecrow than the other characters she met along the way.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Perform an Electrifying Cover of the ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme in 1996
Joan Jett and The Black Hearts played an electrifying cover of "Love Is All Around" from the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" on "Letterman" in 1996.
A Clever Song About the Classic Chromolithographs of Cephalopods by Jean Baptiste Vérany
The Gaze made up a clever song about the career of French artist Jean Baptiste Vérany and his iconic chromolithographs of cephalopods.