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.
Taking the World’s Shortest Flight Going Two Kilometers Between Two of the Orkney Islands in Scotland
Tom Scott took the world's shortest flight which took 80-90 seconds and covered only 2 kilometers between the two of the Orkney Islands.
Australian Farmer Creates a Loving Tribute to His Late Aunt With a Dynamic Heart Made of Herded Sheep
Australian farmer Ben Jackson created a loving tribute to his late Aunt Deb by creating a heart out of herded sheep on his farm.
How Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Are Made
The Discovery Science Channel series "How It's Made" takes a look behind the scenes at how chocolate sandwich cookies are made.
Googly-Eyed Devices Play an Electronic Cover of The Eurythmics Song ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’
The Device Orchestra, a variety of aging appliances with googly eyes, performed an electronic cover of 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)".
An Exhilarating Experimental Film That Combines Incredible Trick Skiing With Stop Motion Animation
"Manöver" by Sämi Ortlieb is an exhilarating short film that combines all the incredible moves of a trick skier with the wonders of stop-motion animation.
Explorer Finds a Rare Pair of 100 Year Old Levi’s Jeans in an Abandoned California Silver Mine
While exploring the old Cerro Gordo silver mine, Brent Underwood found a pair of Levi's jeans that were at least hundred years old.
Scottish Comedian Tries to Say ‘Purple Burglar Alarm’
When Scottish comedian Limmy heard that some Scots can't say the phrase "purple burglar alarm" he tried it himself.
Pet Rat Plays a Short Tune on a Tiny Harmonica
A pet rat named Mr. Blik played a short tune on a tiny harmonica that his human held in front of his tiny little mouth.
11 Year Old Music Prodigy Nandi Bushell Joins Foo Fighters on Stage to Play Drums on ‘Everlong’
11 year old musical prodigy Nandi Bushell joined the Foo Fighters on stage to play drums on "Everlong" at The LA Forum on August 26, 2021.
How to Make a Moveable Hole Inside a Soap Bubble
Steve Mould conducted an interesting experiment for which he used a loop of thread to make a moveable hole inside a soap bubble.