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.
Astonishing Hand Painted 3D Body Art Illusions
Vika Bren creates astonishing 3D body art illusions using body paint that make it look like her physiology has been impossibly altered.
A Sweet Special Needs Cat With a Medical Condition That Causes Hallucinations
A really sweet special needs calico cat named Lily has feline hyperesthesia causes her to experience hallucinations out of nowhere.
Musician Plays a Unique Electro-Acoustic Hurdy Gurdy Powered by a Singer Sewing Machine
Gabriel Bonnin plays original songs and covers on a hurdy gurdy that he combined with a Singer sewing machine motor for more power.
Devoted Human Gives His Raven Affectionate Kisses
Filmmaker Elliot Manarin and his raven Loki love each other so much that they happily give each other kisses and cuddles on a regular basis.
A Modern Home With a Fully Detachable Home Office on Wheels That Moves on Railroad Tracks
Architectural Digest spoke with Tom Kundig and Lou Maxon of Maxon House, a modern home with a fully detachable office that runs on rails.
A Jaunty Fingerstyle Cover of ‘Michelle’ by The Beatles on a Classical Guitar
Danish musician Soren Madsen played a jaunty fingerstyle cover of the classic love song "Michelle" by The Beatles on classical guitar.
How Many Printers Would Be Needed to Print Out All of Wikipedia Including Every Edit
Randall Munroe of xkcd explained what would happen if an enterprising soul wanted to print out all of Wikipedia, including every edits.
Epic Spaceman Incrementally Shrinks Himself to the Size of an Atom to Explore the Microscopic World
Epic Spaceman created a fascinating video showing him shrinking down from human size every 21 seconds until he reached the size of an atom.
An Incredible Compilation of Timelapses Featuring Seeds Growing Into Plants Over Time
Boxlapse created a compilation of timelapses featuring seeds from trees, fruits and vegetables growing into plants over several years.
How Wild Haggis Play an Important Part in Keeping the Scottish Highlands Lush and Green
The Haggis Wildlife Foundation explained how the elusive haggis live and the part they play in keeping the Scottish Highlands lush and green.