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 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.
How Pink Floyd’s Frustration With the Music Industry Was Reflected in ‘Have a Cigar’
12Tone took a look at the classic Pink Floyd song "Have a Cigar" and how it expressed their frustration with the music industry.
Beautiful Sticker Collages of Extinct Birds of America
Artist Noah Scalin created beautiful collages of extinct birds of the United States using commercially produced stickers.
World Champion Speed Puzzler Completes 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle in Under 38 Minutes
Kristin Thuv from Norway won the World Jigsaw Championship by completing a 500 piece puzzle in just under 38 minutes.
Artist Uses Strategically Placed Pop Culture Stickers on Cars to Create Clever Illusions
Artist Rudy Willingham amusingly suggested how to cleverly decorate a car by using custom-printed stickers to create clever illusions.
The Deeply Misogynistic History of the Word ‘Hysteria’
An eye-opening TED-Ed lesson explains the incredibly misogynistic origins and history of "hysteria" and how it was applied to women.
An Incredibly Unique Brooklyn Townhouse Made From 18 Upcycled Shipping Containers
Architectural Digest toured a unique 6,000 square foot townhouse in Brooklyn that was completely built using 18 shipping containers.
Thirsty Black Cat Drinks From Shower While Standing on His Human’s Head
A clever black cat named Cezanne will stand on human Thiago's head whenever he is showering so he can drink from the shower head.
Why Venomous Animals Don’t Accidentally Poison Themselves
Cameron Duke explains the safety mechanisms that exist in venomous and toxic animals so that they don’t accidentally poison themselves.
What Happens If a Glass of Water Is Literally Made Half Empty by Vacuum Pressure
Randall Munroe and Henry Reich of "What If" explain what would happen if a water glass was literally made half-empty due to vacuum pressure.