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.
Jazz Band Plays Swingy Cover of Nirvana’s ‘Heart Shaped Box’ After Hearing It Only Once
Ulysses Owens Jr. and his band Generation Y were challenged to play a jazz version of Nirvana's "Heart Shaped Box" on the spot.
A Catchy Song About Picking Up Really Cool Sticks
The comedy team of Austin & Colin composed and performed a catchy little tune about picking up random sticks in the woods.
The Real Reason Behind the Famous Townhouse Stoops in New York City
Realtor Steven Cohen stood on a gorgeous New York City stoop to explain the real reason for these beautiful architectural features.
A Newly Hatched Parrotfinch With a Beautiful Beak Featuring Blue ‘Gems’
A newly hatched bird who was incubated by A Chick Called Albert, revealed her beautiful beak featuring what looks like blue "gems".
How the Simple Apple Pie Became Known As a Patriotic Symbol of the United States
The History Guy explains the history behind apple pie and how it ended up becoming a patriotic symbol of the United States.
How to Take Photos of Yourself Using Traffic Light Cameras in New York City
New York City tour guide Jeffrey Harnish explained how anyone can take photos of themselves using traffic light cameras in the city.
How Kevlar Used in Bulletproof Vests Is Strategically Constructed to Stop Bullets in Their Tracks
A TED-Ed lesson written by Max G. Levy explains the history of Kevlar fabric and its amazing ability to stop bullets.
An Ingenious Recreation of the Bouncing DVD Logo Using Imprinted Butter in a Hot Pan
San Francisco artist and prankster Pablo Rochat ingeniously recreated the bouncing DVD logo with imprinted butter in a hot pan.
A Stunning Timelapse of the Northern Lights As Seen From the International Space Station
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured an absolutely stunning timelapse of the Northern Lights from the International Space Station.
Ailing Abandoned Baby Parrot Recovers With the Love of Her Human and Her Teddy Bear
Soaring Spirits Sanctuary helped an ailing abandoned baby parrot named Sweet Pea recover and live her best life.