Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Over 600 Goats and Sheep Join the Wings for Life Marathon in Munich, Germany
While participating in the WFL World Run on Sunday May 7th, runners in Munich were surprised to find that a herd of over 600 sheep…
The Amazing Ability of the Decorator Crab to Accessorize and Camouflage at the Same Time
The KQED series “Deep Look” explores the incredible ability of the decorator crab to accessorize with the flora of its surroundings in order to avoid…
Fiona the Rescued Baby Hippopotamus Happily Opens Wide for a Quick Dental Checkup
Fiona the adorable, happy and healthy hippopotamus who was prematurely born in January at the Cincinnati Zoo, opened wide for a quick dental check on…
Spring, A Gorgeous 4K Timelapse Showing Colorful Flowers Blooming Instantly
In 2012 we wrote about a gorgeous film by Jamie Scott entitled “Fall“, which encompassed six months of the changing colors of Central Park in…
The Cone, A Sleek Modern Cat Scratching Post That Doubles as a Comfy Cozy Kitty Bed
The Cone by WISKI Cat is a cleverly designed, modern footed cat scratching post that doubles as a comfy little spot for a sleepy kitty…
How Narcissism Is Rooted In Self-Hatred
In a rather timely episode of their very insightful animated video series, the School of Life explains the origins of narcissism, the behaviors associated with…
GoPro Footage of Fearless Wingsuit Pilots Flying Between Skyscrapers and Buildings in Panama City
Fearless wingsuit pilots Ben Verde and Brandon Mikesell captured GoPro Hero footage of themselves completing their ultimate dream of flying between skyscrapers and buildings in…
Diving Onto a Trampoline Filled With 1,000 Mousetraps
Gavin Free of The Slow Mo Guys captured super slow motion footage of Dan Gruchy jumping off of a ladder and onto a large trampoline…
A Quirky Bike Stand Shaped Like a Mini Bicycle
The On Bicycle Stand is a quirky and fun little bike stand, created by Japanese designer Yuma Kano of Studio Yumakano for Nemoto Shipyard, that…
Original Correspondents of The Daily Show Reunite in a Hilarious Skit About Colbert’s Last Day in 2005
In a hilarious segment on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the wily host went off into a wavy dream sequence as he remembered his…