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 Microlino, A Tiny Swiss Electric Bubble Vehicle
Aging Wheels traveled to Switzerland to drive a Microlino, a tiny bubble vehicle reminiscent of the 1960s BMW Isetta microcar.
Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston Face Off in an Acting Challenge About a Baking Poisoned Baguette
Podcast host Rainn Wilson and guest Bryan Cranston each played the same role as a man named Otto who bakes a poisoned baguette.
An Amusing Compilation of Silly Ping Pong Tricks
Pongfinity shared a really amusing compilation of the best and silliest ping pong tricks they accomplished in one year.
The Same Drum Fill Played the Same Time at Three Different Speeds One BPM Apart
Drummer Carl Olaison played three separate drum fills, each one BPM slower than the previous one (99 BPM, 100 BPM, and 101 BPM).
40 Fingers Plays a Lush Medley of ‘Star Wars’ Songs on Four Acoustic Guitars
40 Fingers performed a lush medley of two distinctive Star Wars songs that included the "Star Wars Theme" and "The Imperial March".
How a Section of the Berlin Wall Hides in Plain Sight in New York City’s Battery Park
New York City tour guide John Barr explained how a section of the Berlin Wall is hiding in plain sight in Kowsky Plaza near Battery Park.
A Lighthearted Cover of ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ Played on Multiple Instruments
Carol Cleveland Sings performed a lighthearted cover of The Beatles' song “I Want to Hold Your Hand” on multiple instruments.
The Oldest Known Recording of the Human Voice
Dr. Patrick Feaser played the very first recording of the human voice made by Edouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1860.
Marimba Lumina, A Unique MIDI Percussion Instrument That’s Played With RF-Enabled Mallets
Mark Goldstein explains the Marimba Lumina, an electronic MIDI vibraphone instrument that he, Don Buchla and Joel Davel designed.
A Description of Every Dragon and Their Claimed Rider Featured in ‘House of the Dragon’
Everything Explained described the dragons and their claimed riders, as seen in both the first and second seasons of "House of the Dragon".