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.
A Visit to the Scottish Restaurant That Invented the Deep Fried Mars Bar
Great Big Story visited the Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Scotland where Murray Watson prepared a battered, Deep Fried Mars Bar.
Gen Z Mom Tries to Open a Cassette Tape Case
Brett L. Williams captured amusing footage of his Gen Z wife trying to open a cassette tape by asking Siri and Alexa.
A 1932 Interview With Thomas Edison’s Lab Assistant Who Helped to Make the First Viable Light Bulb in 1879
Life in the 1800s shared footage of a 1932 interview with Francis Jehl, who worked on the first viable light bulb with Thomas Edison.
Brooklyn Artists Create a Miniature Version of the Sidewalk Bed-Stuy Aquarium
Deanna Director and Billy Hiller, made a mini version of the Bed-Stuy Aquarium, a tiny sidewalk fish pond made from a leaky water hydrant.
Baby Raccoon Follows His Kitten Best Friend Into the House Through the Front Door
A really adorable baby raccoon named Roscoe followed his kitten best friend through the door into Sadie Eversole's home.
Jim Henson Talks About the Meaning His Muppets Have For People on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ in 1989
The late great Jim Henson talked about his Muppets and what meaning they had for people of all ages while appearing on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1989.
Native American Comedian Charlie Hill Makes His Television Debut on ‘The Richard Pryor Show’ in 1977
Native American comedian Charlie Hill made his network television debut while appearing on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977.
Joe Walsh of Eagles Explains How the Iconic ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ Guitar Lick Was Actually a Practice Riff
Joe Walsh of Eagles explained to Paul Schaffer that his iconic guitar lick for the song "Life in the Fast Lane" was actually a practice riff.
The Actors Behind the Voices of Fred and Wilma Flintstone Reveal Themselves on ‘Entertainment Tonight’
Henry Corden and Jean Vander-Pyle, who played Fred and Wilma Flintstone in the later part of "The Flintstones", appeared on ET in 1990.
Timid Dog Works Up the Courage to Walk Past a Cat
A timid dog named Aubrey took his time and worked up the courage to walk past Alfie the cat who was waiting for him to pass by.