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 Aristocratic Origins Behind the Simple Sandwich
Jon Townsend explained how the 4th Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich when he wanted a portable snack to eat while gambling.
Paleontologist Explains How Fossils Are Defined
Paleontologist Roger Benson of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City explained how fossils are defined.
Iconic Pot Smoking Duo Cheech and Chong Joke About Comedy and Music With Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar of AXS-TV, sat down with the hilarious pot-smoking duo of Cheech and Chong to find out what they're up to lately.
The Brooklyn Cyclones Bring Back the Hilarious ‘Elaine Dance Contest’ at Their 2024 ‘Seinfeld Night’
The Brooklyn Cyclones reprised their hilarious "Elaine Dance Contest", where people dressed like Elaine and mimicked her unique dance moves.
What Might Happen If All the Oceans on Earth Were Drained and Then Teleported to Mars
Randall Munroe and Henry Reich explained what might happen if the oceans on Earth were drained and then teleported to Mars.
The Amusing History of the Middle Finger
Dave King affably shared an overheard history of the middle finger and the accompanying word that evolved into the current day profanity.
An Enlightening Tour Inside the Statue of Liberty
PBS Nova took viewers on an enlightening tour inside the Statue of Liberty with National Park Service Ranger Matt Housch as the guide.
Explaining Every Westeros Megastructure From ‘Game of Thrones and ‘House of the Dragon’
Everything Explained described each of the geographic areas and megastructures in "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon".
How Fevers Strategically Work to Eradicate Viruses in the Body
Kurzgesagt used their animated platypus to demonstrate the strategic methods that fevers use to rid the body of invading viruses.
Little Girl Treats Her Beloved Bearded Dragon As If She Were Her Baby Daughter
A little girl named Vera who loves reptiles, treats Strawberry, her beloved bearded dragon as if she were her baby daughter.