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 Amazing Marble Machine X Plays a Remarkable 30,000 Marbles After a Massive Three Day Tune Up
Martin Molin (previously) of the band Wintergatan and creator of the incredible Marble Machine X, was concerned that his instrument was vibrating too much, causing…
Man Stacks an Amazing 1,002 Jenga Blocks Onto One Vertical Jenga Block Breaking All World Records
Kelvin the Menga Man, who was previously bested by his friend lamlei in an attempt to break the record for the most Jenga pieces stacked…
A Playful Black Cat Tries to Catch Lightsaber Thrown by Kylo Ren During ‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’
While Star Wars IX: Rise of Skywalker was playing on the television, a playful black cat tried to catch the discarded Crossguard Lightsaber that Kylo…
Strategically Designed Bracelet That Doubles as a Flask
Online retail Ali Express is selling a very strategically designed bangle bracelet that doubles as a portable flask. The sleek style allows one to carry…
The History of the Planet Mandalore Explained
With the soaring popularity of The Mandalorian growing greater each season, Looper decided to take a look at the history of the planet Mandalore. They…
Clever Collection of Notebooks That Look Like Passports With Corresponding Song Titles on the Cover
Passport Pockets: Music Edition is a clever collection of distinctly colored notebooks by Dorothy that look like passports with country appropriate song titles emblazoned across…
World’s Longest Beetle Pretends to Be a Helicopter
German insect enthusiast and breeder Adrian Kozakiewicz of Insecthaus (previously), gently picked up a surprisingly cooperative, giant Hercules beetle (which is a form of rhinoceros…
Affordable Prefabricated Foldable Tiny Homes
The Latvian company Brette Haus has created a wonderful line of affordable prefabricated tiny homes that uses the principles of origami to unfold and be…
Dave Grohl and Greg Kursten Cover The Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ on First Night of ‘The Hanukkah Sessions’
On the first night of Hanukkah, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and record producer Greg Kurstin covered the classic Beastie Boys anthem “Sabotage” with…
The Amusing Names of the Scottish Snowplow Fleet
Traffic Scotland, the national service behind winter road service, has given absolutely wonderful punny names to the individual gritters (snowplows) of their beloved fleet. Among…