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.
Producer Sir George Martin Talks to Brian Wilson About the Beach Boys Song ‘God Only Knows’ in 2006
Sir George Martin traveled to Los Angeles in 2006 to meet with Brian Wilson to discuss the famous Beach Boys song "God Only Knows".
Gregarious Service Dog Makes Adorable Faces at the Airline Passenger In the Seat Behind Them
A gregarious service dog on a plane flight kept peeking through the seats at the passenger behind them, making funny faces.
An Animated History Showing Which Countries Have Had the Most Nuclear Weapons From 1945 to 2025
Data Is Beautiful created a terrifying animation with data that shows which countries have had the most nuclear stockpiles over the past 60 years.
Affectionate 500 Pound Pig Thinks That He’s a Cuddly Lap Dog
An affectionate pig named Melvin believes he's a cuddly lap dog, despite the fact that he weighs 500 pounds.
The Beautifully Diverse History of Brooklyn, New York
Harrison T. Brown examined the history of Brooklyn, noting how it would be the 4th most populous city in the US if it were its own city.
What Life Is Like as an Amish Person
Today I Found Out host Simon Whistler talked about what life is like for Amish people in terms of dress, behavior, and family.
The Geographic History of the Movie Industry
Phil Edwards explains how geography and tax credits shaped film production, despite its origins in New Jersey and Hollywood.
Why Sea Creatures Become So Much Larger in the Depths of the Ocean’s Midnight Zone
Danielle Dufault of Animalogic explained why ordinary sea creatures become so much larger within the midnight zone of the ocean.
Cheese Expert Reviews Every Cheese at Trader Joe’s
Liz Thorpe of The People's Cheese worked with Epicurious to review every cheese available for purchase at Trader Joe's.
A Creative Documentary Series That Explores the Human Connection to the Octopus
"Octopus!" is a creative, if not somewhat comedic, documentary series that explores why humans are so fascinated with the octopus.