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 Surprisingly Recent History of Tower Bridge
Jay Foreman takes a look at the surprisingly recent history of Tower Bridge in a spanning installment of his "Unfinished London" series.
A Beautiful Cover of the Heartbreaking Beatles Song ‘Eleanor Rigby’ Performed on 11-String Alto Guitar
Musician Göran Söllscher performed a beautiful cover of the heartbreaking song "Eleanor Rigby" on a stunning 11-string Bolin alto guitar.
A Gorgeous Organ Cover of ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ Performed in Memory of Songwriter Gary Brooker
Lachy Doley performed an absolutely gorgeous cover of the Procol Harum song "Whiter Shade of Pale" in memory of songwriter Gary Brooker.
Tom Scott Tries to Learn the Challenging Art of Parkour
Tom Scott traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to learn the challenging art of Parkour with the executive director of Access Parkour.
Diligent Border Collie Herds Ducklings to Water
A diligent collie gently herded a flock of tiny ducklings to a puddle of water where they could get a drink.
Happy Duck Plays a Colorful Handrum With His Feet
Benjamin Tassie posted adorable footage of a white Pekin duck at Café OTO in London who rhythmically banged on a colorful hand drum with his feet.
Determined Tabby Cat Does Crunches at the Gym
A resolute male tabby named Xiao Hu walked up to an exercise bench, put his back paws up, and began doing what looked like crunches.
Musician Plays Famous Melodies on a Toy Piano
Musician Nahre Sol quite amusingly transposed and performed famous, mostly instrumental melodies on a toy piano.
Taking a Look at Claims That Songs Had Subversive Messages That Showed Up When Played Backward
Simon Whistler took a look at claims that musicians put subversive messages in songs that were revealed when played backward.
Flairdrum, A Wonderful Percussion Instrument Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
The Flairdrum is a wonderful percussion instrument that's made with pressurized recycled PET plastic drink bottles.