What Happens When Limbs ‘Fall Asleep’Lori DornMarch 3, 2014 Laci Green of DNews explains what actually happens when your arm (or another limb) “falls asleep”. 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. Recent Posts The Alarming Effects of Microplastics on the Human Body Surprising Facts About Often Misunderstood Pigeons How a Gifted Heavy Metal Guitarist Transitioned to Classical Music Why Modern Canned Food Doesn’t Spoil Over Time How a 1980s Synthesizer Patch Created the Legendary ‘Hoover Sound’ of 1990s Raves How the Darién Gap Prevents the Pan-American Highway From Becoming the World’s Longest Road