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.
An Amusing Parody of Haunted House Movie Tropes
Alasdair Beckett-King amusingly parodied the overriding tropes of scary movies that involve a house (or hotel) that is haunted.
The Rich History Behind ‘The House of the Rising Sun’
Music essayist Noah Lefevre of Polyphonic takes a look a the very rich history of the iconic lamenting song "House of the Rising Sun".
Talented Milliner Gives a Lesson in Custom Hat Making
Talented milliner Eldrick Jacobs, owner of Flint & Port Hat Company demonstrated the step-by-step process of crafting a custom-made hat.
Countries That Are Not Recognized by Other Countries
Real Life Lore offered a fascinating list of countries that aren't recognized by others due to historical, economical, and political reasons.
An A Cappella Medley of Windows Startup Sounds
MayTree performed a historical A cappella medley capturing the evolution of Microsoft Windows startup sounds throughout the years.
Why the Prongs on US Electrical Plugs Have Holes
Alec Watson of Technology Connections took a look at electrical plugs used in the US to find out why there is a hole on each prong.
Quilling Artist Creates Beloved Cartoon Characters Out of Tightly Rolled 3D Paper Spirals
Artist Manan Mistry of Artoholic creates detailed replicas of beloved cartoon characters using tightly rolled 3D paper spirals.
A Raw Electric Guitar Built Out of Wood and Materials Gathered in the Forest
Burl of Burl's Art, traveled with a buddy into the forest in order to find the best wood to build an electric guitar.
LEGO Titanic, The Largest LEGO Set Ever Created
The LEGO Titanic is the largest LEGO set ever created. The recreation contains an incredible 9,090 pieces and stands 4 feet 5 inches long.
A Symphonic Medley of Three Iconic Iron Maiden Songs
Musician Micky Tejada and Epic Symphonic Rock performed a powerfully resounding orchestral medley of a trio of truly iconic Iron Maiden songs.