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 Distinctly Regional History of Boston Baked Beans
Jon and Ryan of Townsends took a look back at the history behind the historical northeast favorite of Boston Baked Beans.
How Many Earths Can Fit Into Larger Planets
The series "What If?" created a simulation to show how many Earths would fit into larger planets such as Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter.
Why Yolk Color Doesn’t Affect How an Egg Tastes
MinuteFood explained how the yolk in an egg gets its color, which is neither due to freshness nor to breed, but rather, what the hen eats.
Remarkably Rare Footage of a Bigfin Magnapinna Squid Walking the Ocean Floor Upon Their 13 Foot Tentacles
Researcher sent a baited lander camera 3300 meters into the Tonga Trench where it caught the rare and remarkable sight of a Bigfin squid.
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.