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.
Fearless Cat Rides on Her Human’s Back While They’re Skateboarding Together
A fearless cat named Callie who was found as a kitten by her human Sam Wallace loves to sit on their back while skateboarding.
Artist JR Gives a Tour of His Elaborately Designed L’Observatoire Suite on the Orient Express
French artist JR gave a wonderfully detailed tour of the L’Observatoire Suite he designed for the Venice Simplon Orient Express.
Terrifying POV Footage of a Raging House Fire Captured By a Firefighter’s GoPro
A Chilean firefighter captured amazing yet terrifying POV footage of a highly destructive house fire on his GoPro.
Asian Elephant Expertly Uses a Water Hose to Give Herself a Shower
An Asian elephant named Mary, who lives at the Berlin Zoo learned how to wash herself clean using a hose as a flexible shower head.
A Fascinating Montage of Hasidic Families Trying to Cross the Street During the New York City Marathon
Abe Kugielsky shot footage of Hasidic people trying to cross the street in Williamsburg during the 2024 New York City Marathon.
Oscar the Grouch Sings ‘All You Need Is Love’
There I Ruined It created a charming mashup that features Oscar the Grouch singing "All You Need Is Love" alongside The Beatles.
Artist Commemorates Unrecognized Heroes With Temporary Monuments Projected Onto Trees
"Monuments" by artist Craig Walsh is a powerful site-specific video installation that projects images of unrecognized local heroes onto trees.
An Adorably Chilling Mashup of ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Combined With ‘The Shining’
Mark Cannataro created an adorably chilling mashup that places Super Mario Bros. into the halls of The Overlook Hotel from 'The Shining'.
How Different Forms of Cognitive Distortion Can Lead to a Continuous Cycle of Negativity
The Wiser Way explained the overarching concept of cognitive distortion, an "all or nothing" way of thinking and how to break its cycle.
A Piano Evolution of Chopin’s Music From Ages 7 Through 39
Lord Vinheteiro performed a piano composition highlighting the musical evolution of Polish composer Frédéric Chopin from ages 7 through 39.