Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

History of Nutmeg

How Nutmeg and Mace Come From the Same Fruit

April 27, 2026

Currency Symbols

The Evolution of the Dollar, Pound, and Euro Currency Symbols

April 26, 2026

Banana Radioactivity

Why Bananas Are Safe to Eat Despite Their Natural Radioactivity

April 25, 2026

Project Ace

A Highly Responsive Autonomous Table Tennis Robot That Can Beat Professional Players

April 24, 2026

Stupid Mistakes Empire Downfall

The Stupid Mistakes That Brought Down Entire Empires

April 24, 2026

Led Zeppelin First Album

A Rare Look Inside the Historic Recording of Led Zeppelin’s First Album

April 24, 2026

Synchronized Stilt Walkers

French Folk Dance Group Performs With Incredible Synchronized Stilt Walkers

April 24, 2026

Budweiser Rice Beer

Why Budweiser Is Brewed With Rice Instead of Barley

April 23, 2026

Life Before Toilets

How People Used the Bathroom Before Indoor Plumbing

April 23, 2026

Riding Mountain Bike Lines

Incredible POV Footage of Riding Challenging Mountain Bike Lines

April 23, 2026