Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

Star Trek Franchise TOS

How ‘Star Trek’ Spinoffs Drifted Away From the Principles of ‘The Original Series’

August 1, 2026

Trebuchet History

The History and Ingenious Physics of the Trebuchet

August 1, 2026

Parrot on Steering Wheel

Funny Little Parrot Loves to Ride Around on the Steering Wheel During Car Trips

July 31, 2026

Waori Tribesman Visits Hong Kong

Linguist Takes a Waorani Man From the Remote Amazon Jungle on a Trip to Visit Bustling Hong Kong

July 31, 2026

Ukulele Guitar

An Ingenious Ukulele That Instantly Transforms Into a Full-Size Guitar

July 31, 2026

Red Bull Bike Obstacle Course on Water

Two Pro Cyclists Tackle an Incredibly Challenging Obstacle Course Over Water

July 31, 2026

Worlds Largest Rollable D20

The World’s Largest Rollable 20-Sided Die

July 30, 2026

Man in Giant Water Balloon

Slow-Motion Footage of Man Inside a Water Balloon Rolling Down a Ramp

July 30, 2026

Thinnest Street Legal Car

Man Transforms a Yellow 1988 Ford Festiva Into the Thinnest Street-Legal Car

July 30, 2026

Pitbull Thinks He Is Cat

Pit Bull Raised by Six Cats Acts More Like a Cat Than a Dog

July 30, 2026