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 Most Groundbreaking Shows of Early Television
The Historian took a look back at groundbreaking series of early television, each genre transformed the media into a powerful platform.
Whimsical Needle Felted Mice With Custom Outfits
Kel Felts creates wonderfully whimsical realistic needle felted mice (and other animals) that wear custom outfits that are also made by hand.
How the Long Search For the Elusive Giant Squid Finally Came to an End in 2012
A deep diving TED-Ed lesson written by Anna Rothschild explained how the long search to find the elusive giant squid came to an end in 2012.
Pakicetus, A Four-Legged Furry Carnivore That Was a Prehistoric Ancestor to Whales and Dolphins
PBS Nova explained how the Pakicetus, a small, furry prehistoric four-legged carnivore, was a direct ancestor to whales and dolphins.
Heavy Metal Hamsters
Heavy Metal Hamsters is an AI generated band of pint sized rodents that play original hardcore songs and classic covers.
How Various Forms of Pasta Were ‘Invented’ Around the World at the Same Time
Weird History Food looks at the origins of pasta noting that various forms were being "invented" around the world at the same time.
Bearded Dragon Cleverly Communicates What He Wants to His Devoted Human
A bearded dragon named Chuck has cleverly developed a system of head bobs and slaps to communicate what he wants to his human Brittany.
A Stunning Light Show Featuring 7,598 Drones Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Drone Display
DAMODA Intelligent Control Technology set a new Guinness World Record for the largest drone display which was created using 7,598 drones.
Coordinating LEGO Backpack and Carry-On Luggage
Costco partnered with LEGO to offer an official LEGO Carry-on and Backpack Luggage Set with bags that look like giant LEGO bricks.
How Wall Street in New York City Became Synonymous With Securities Trading, Banking, and Finance
1440 explained how Wall Street in New York City became synonymous with securities trading, banking, and finance.