Laughing Squid
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An Entertaining Mashup of 50 Hit Songs From 1981
As previously promised, Aaron Brink and Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet have compiled 50 music videos from 1981 and remixed them into a cohesive…
True Facts About the Ball-Making Sand Bubbler Crab
In a decapodan episode of his hilarious animal-focused video series True Facts, narrator Ze Frank quite keenly observes the unusual habits of the sand bubbler…
Illustrated Minimalist Maps of Cities Around the World
Archie Archambault of Archie’s Press has created a streamlined series of illustrated maps representing cities from all over the world. While each map represents the…
Wonderfully Creepy Purses and Clutches With Monsters and Dragons Peeking Out From the Folds
Costumer Breanne Creamer creates wonderfully creepy purses, clutches, and dice bags in the form of clever monsters, goblins and dragons.
A Young Shepherd Smith Reports on a Repugnant 1991 GG Allin Show That Was Shut Down by Orlando Police
A young Shepherd Smith reporting on a graphic incident with GG Allin that took place at the Club Space Fish Cafe in Orlando.
Soundwave Tattoos That Can Be Played Using an App
Los Angeles ink artist Nate Siggard has invented a way to memorialize voices through skin art. Skin Motion Tattoos are inked augmented reality audio soundwaves…
Baby Waking Up From Nap Hilariously Says ‘That Was Awkward’ to Her Mother Who Was Recording Her
A baby woke up from her nap and hilariously stated “that was awkward” after noticing her mother was recording her every move.
An Agile Robotic Hand That Can Solve Rubik’s Cubes
Researchers at OpenAI, who previously taught virtual AI agents to play hide and seek, have trained a five-fingered, human-like robotic hand named “Dactyl” to solve…
Competitive Eater Conquers the Fiery ‘Toe of Satan’ Challenge With Two 9 Million Scoville Lollipops
After unsuccessfully attempting to fit his body into several oversized balloons, competitive eater Kevin Strahle, aka “L.A. Beast” (previously), instead decided to test his stamina…
A Documentary About Compassionate People Who Risk Their Lives to Rescue Animals After a Hurricane
“Hurricane Heroes” by filmmaker Shawn Bannon is an incredibly touching short documentary about the wonderfully compassionate and fiercely brave people who rescue animals after a…