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.
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.
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.