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 Origins of Chinese Language Characters
An informative TED-Ed lesson, written by educator Gina Marie Elia, PhD talks about the origin and evolution of the Chinese language.
An Hour Long Mashup of Iconic Theme Songs From Movies, Television and Video Games
CLMC Music used a pair of KORG synthesizers to perform an hour long mashup of iconic theme songs from movies, TV shows, and video games.
Daring Corgi Skateboards Down Steep Stone Steps
A daring Welsh Corgi bravely climbed on a colorful skateboard and rode down a set of rather steep stone step steps somewhere in Spain.
How Science Confirmed the Existence of ‘Gay Voice’
asapSCIENCE explained how science has looked into how "gay voice" vocal registers are different than those of the straight population.
How David Attenborough Changed the Color of Tennis Balls From White to Optic Yellow
Wimbledon shared how Sir David Attenborough brought the tennis to television and changed the color of the ball from white to optic yellow.
Ze Frank Amusingly Explains Exploding Plants
Ze Frank takes a humorously informative look at various foliage with explosive mechanisms to distribute seeds using just a bit of water.
Brave Diver Helps Free a Trapped Pufferfish Who Was Being Held Down by Fishing Weights
Shane Brown of Shangerdanger helped free a wounded pufferfish who was entangled in fishing line and held down by sinking weights.
What Would Happen If All of the Oceans on Earth Were Drained at the Deepest Point of the Mariana Trench
"What If" looks at what would happen if all of the oceans on Earth were drained at the deepest point of the Mariana Trench.
Eager Robot Vacuum Pushes Cat Under Armchair
A creamsicle cat named Indy found himself considered to be a pile of dirt by an eager robot vacuum that pushed him under a chair.
A Fascinating Interview With the Musician Behind the Iconic Intro to Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’
Anthony Marinelli sat down with Bill Wolfer, a music writer for Michael Jackson who created the iconic keyboard intro for "Billie Jean".