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 History of Waffles in the United States
Lance Geiger of The History Guy recounted the surprisingly long history behind waffles in the United States, albeit in different forms.
Two Detailed Illustrated Art Prints That Capture the Weird and Wonderful Things in New York City
Subway Creatures and WhatIsNewYork partnered with David Regone to create two art prints that reflect the weirdest things in NYC during 2024.
Early Footage of MGMT Playing ‘Kids’ at a 2003 Concert for Zonker Harris Day at Wesleyan University
Rad Scientist shared early footage of MGMT performing "Kids" at a 2003 concert for Zonker Harris Day at Wesleyan University.
‘Yacht Rock’, A Documentary About the New Popularity of Soft Rock From the 1970s and 1980s
"Yacht Rock, A Dockumentary" is a fascinating film that explores the amazingly connected world of the soft rock genre of the 1970s and 1980s.
Famous Toy Crazes That Caused Parents to Go Mad During the Holidays
Rhetty for History looked at some of the most famous toy crazes that caused parents to go mad during the holidays.
Kitten Who Was Obsessed With Mom’s Baby Bump Falls In Love With the Infant Who Came Home
A little calico kitten named Maisie was in love with her human's baby bump and fell further in love when the infant came home.
A Lively Rockabilly Cover of the Classic Thin Lizzy Song ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’
Postmodern Jukebox teamed up with Wild Bill and The Bruisers for a 1950s rockabilly cover of the Thin Lizzy song "The Boys Are Back In Town".
John Stamos Learns to Play the Drum Solo in Ten Days That Taylor Hawkins Had Sent Him Before He Died
Actor and musician John Stamos asked Drumeo to help him learn a drum solo that Taylor Hawkins sent to him shortly before his death.
Edie Falco Reads Helen Keller’s 1932 Letter Describing What She ‘Saw’ at the Top of the Empire State Building
Edie Falco read a letter written in 1932 by Helen Keller in response to a question about "seeing" the Empire State Building in New York City.
Rescued One-Eyed Baby Beaver Builds Indoor Dams With Common Household Items
A baby beaver named Bo, who was rescued by Wild For Life, builds dams around the house with common household items.