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.
How the Cognitive Bias of Overconfidence Can Lead to Dangerous and Devastating Consequences
Veritasium explained how the cognitive bias of overconfidence can lead to dangerous and devastating consequences.
How Lead Exposure Remains a Dangerous Problem
A startling TED-Ed lesson by Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner reveals the devastating effects of lead exposure on the human body.
How ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ Animations Combined Clever Lyrics and Catchy Tunes to Make Learning Fun
"Remember When" listed really interesting facts about the sheer genius of "Schoolhouse Rock!" and how it made learning fun.
The Linguistic Structures That Make Goofy ‘Dad Jokes’ Funny in Their Own Way
"Name Explain" looked at the linguistic structure behind goofy "Dad Jokes", noting that they fall under the larger umbrellas of anti-humor and puns.
The Highly Prolific History of Goats
The History Guy recounted the highly prolific history of goats and how they became the first livestock animal to be domesticated.
Animal Photographer Explains Why Humans Find Cats To Be So Unbearably Cute
Animal photographer Tim Flach spoke with New Scientist about why humans find cats to be so unbearably cute.
The Extraordinary Evolution of Theo Jansen’s Incredible Wind-Powered ‘Strandbeest’ Walking Sculptures
Theo Jansen shared beautiful footage that shows how his wind-powered "Strandbeest" walking sculptures have evolved over time.
Tiny Disabled Bulldog Puppy Walks for the First Time With Help From Caring Humans and a Fellow Pup
A teeny tiny disabled bulldog learned to walk properly with the help of the caring people at the Cleft Rescue Unit in Rochester, New York.
The Great Depression of 1929 Explained With Bananas
Primate Economics explained the specific set of circumstances that led up to the Great Depression of 1929 using "monkeys" and bananas.
The Global Etymological Roots Behind Words That Define the Measurement of Time
RobWords explored the global etymological roots behind words that define and count the measurement of time.