Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

What The 1980s Hoover 1990s

How a 1980s Synthesizer Patch Created the Legendary ‘Hoover Sound’ of 1990s Raves

March 23, 2026

Darien Gap Map Men

How the Darién Gap Prevents the Pan-American Highway From Becoming the World’s Longest Road

March 23, 2026

Carving Ancient Egyptians Carved Hieroglyphs

Artist Carves Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics Into Solid Stone Using a Mallet and Chisel

March 23, 2026

Chonky Cat Weight Loss

Sanctuary for Chonky Felines Helps Surrendered Obese Cat Lose Weight

March 23, 2026

Sami Embroidered History

The Enduring History of the Sámi People Told Through Beautiful Textile Embroidery

March 20, 2026

Replace Politicians With Random Selection

What Would Happen If Politicians Were Replaced by Randomly Selected Citizens

March 20, 2026

Random Items Rubber Bands

Slow Motion Footage of Random Objects Succumbing to the Immense Pressure of Rubber Bands

March 20, 2026

Food Not Eaten Anymore

Historic Foods That Have Fallen Out of Favor

March 20, 2026

Every Dimension Explained

Every Dimension Explained in Eight Minutes

March 19, 2026

rescued bird like puppy

Baby Bird Rescued From the Side of the Road Follows Her Humans Around Like a Little Puppy

March 19, 2026