Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Classic ‘Popcorn’ Synth Pop Instrumental Played on Theremin and an Adorable Otamatone
Analise Mifsud performed the classic instrumental "Popcorn" on keyboard, Theremin, and on an adorable Otamatone.
The Most Rare and Beautiful Pigeons in the World
"4 Ever Green" shared wonderful footage of the most rare and most beautiful pigeons from around the world.
What Seemingly Silent Rabbits Actually Sound Like
The Animal Sounds explained the vocalizations rabbits make, then played audio of rabbits in the wild making these sounds.
Filmmaker Searches Los Angeles for the Most Accurate 1990s Chinese Takeout Menu
Freddie Wong searched all over Los Angeles to find the most accurate Chinese food takeout menu from the 1990s for his movie "Nail House".
How the Sound and Frequency of the ‘THX’ Deep Note Heightened the Anxiety of the Audience
Mixed Signals explored the history of the THX Deep Note and how it heightened the anxiety of audience members.
The Surprisingly Soulful and Heavily Sampled Funk by Scotland’s Average White Band
Music Mindset looked at the Average White Band and how this Scottish group created some of the most surprisingly soulful funk songs.
A Powerful Rapid Fire Leaf Blower ‘Gun’ That Shoots Multiple Rolls of Toilet Paper at Once
Colin Furze created a rapid-fire "gun" that shoots multiple rolls of toilet paper at once as a "Secret Santa" gift for fellow creators.
Determined Little Dog Doesn’t Let His Wheelchair Get in the Way of Playing in the Snow
An adorable Maltipoo named Tyrion doesn't let his wheelchair get in the way of enjoying the good things in life, such as playing in the snow.
An Incredible Gingerbread Re-Creation of the ‘Destroying the Death Star’ Scene From ‘Star Wars’
Industrial Light and Magic created an animated gingerbread re-creation of the "Destroying the Death Star" scene in "Star Wars IV: A New Hope".
A Beautifully Detailed Map of the Constellations
Dominic Walliman of Domain of Science created a detailed map of the constellations and explained how he categorized his illustrated icons.