Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

NYC Marathon Logistics

The Immense Logistics of Helping 50,000 Runners Navigate the New York City Marathon

November 2, 2026

Sir Patrick SNL Trekker

Patrick Stewart Admits He Was a Closeted ‘Star Trek’ Fan, Then Botches the Trivia in a 1994 ‘SNL’ Monologue

November 2, 2026

British Army Tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

British Army Band Plays the ‘Star Trek’ Theme in Honor of Sir Patrick Stewart at Buckingham Palace

November 2, 2026

Heidi Klum Gory Hand Costume

Heidi Klum Turns Into a Giant Gory Severed Hand for Her 25th Annual Halloween Party

November 2, 2026

Bowling Beaver

Rescued Beaver Blossom Shows Off His Bowling Skills

November 2, 2026

Red Devil Robot Can Recycler

A Comical Hand-Cranked Red Devil Robot That Crushes Aluminum Cans for Recycling

November 1, 2026

GraviTrax Marble Run Bluebird Mosaic

A Clever GraviTrax Marble Run That Builds a Bluebird Mosaic Using Only Pre-Positioned Marbles

November 1, 2026

History of Mandalore

The Complete History of Mandalore in Star Wars

October 31, 2026

Area 51 Name Explained

How Area 51 Likely Got Its Name From the Nevada Test Site’s Numbering System

October 31, 2026

Two Spencer Gifts employees in red polo shirts stand before a wall of Halloween masks, one wearing a Ghostface mask

A Humorously Dated 1998 Spencer Gifts Employee Training Video for Halloween

October 30, 2026