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 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.
An Amusing Parody About a CAPTCHA Photographer
Kim & Aliya created an amusing parody about a determined woman named Landra Fontaine who works as a photographer creating CAPTCHA images.
The History of Harnessing Untapped Solar Power
1440 shone a light on the long history around the use of solar energy and posits why it still remains an untapped resource.
A Suburban Heavy Metal Song About Mowing the Lawn
Mark's Middle-Aged Metal performed an amusing heavy metal song about mowing his suburban lawn during the summer.
New York City Landmarks Turn Into Pillows in the Charming Short Film ‘Pillow Flight’
"Pillow Flight" is a charming short film by filmmaker Fernando Livschitz that reimagines NYC bridges, traffic and buildings as pillows.
The Flaming Lips React to Willie Nelson’s Cover of Their Song ‘Do You Realize??’
Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips listened and reacted to the Willie Nelson cover of their song "Do You Realize??".