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 Seemingly Random Inconsistency of English Language Spelling
Linguist Arika Okrent wrote a TED Ed lesson regarding complicated nature of the English language and its random inconsistency of spelling.
Why Both Bagels and Donuts Have Holes
Weird History Food explains the long immigrant history of bagels and donuts, primarily addressing why these unrelated baked goods both feature holes in the middle.
Maternal Golden Retriever Acts As a Furry Nanny to Her Two Little Humans
A wonderfully maternal golden retriever named Harlow watches over her little humans like a soft and furry nanny.
Tracy Newman Plays ‘Cripple Creek’ on a 5 String Banjo on Public TV in 1965
Multi-instrumentalist Tracy Newman explained the 5-string banjo and played the Appalachian folk song "Cripple Creek" on public TV in 1965.
A 1981 Japanese Honda Commercial Featuring the English Ska Band Madness Singing ‘In the City’
A 1981 Japanese ad for the Honda City compact car and the Honda Motocompo Scooter features the English Ska band Madness.
Octopus Mimics a Robotic Spy Octopus
A robotic spy octopus by John Downer inspired a real octopus to do an impression of a number of different sea creatures including the spy.
Athletes Attempt to Outrun a New York City Subway Train to the Next Stop
Joe Fowler and Tyler Swartz attempted to outrun the New York City subway by foot on the streets of Manhattan.
Musician Adds Modern Drum Tracks to Classical Music
Patrick Santos adds drum tracks to various classical music pieces, making it seem as if percussion was part of the original compositions.
An Amusing Explanation of RAS Syndrome (Redundant Acronym Syndrome Syndrome)
Merriam Webster explained Redundant Acronym Syndrome Syndrome, where the last word of an acronym or abbreviation is added.
Playful Little Dog Happily Swims With Sharks Every Day
A little dog named Lilikoi who lives on Fakarava Island in French Polynesia with her human Emma, goes swimming with nurse sharks every day.