Laughing Squid

A Realistic 3D Printed Crumpled McDonald’s Bag
David of Prusa Research in Prague 3D printed a crumpled McDonald's bag that looks just like the real thing.

The Etymological Evolution of the International NATO Phonetic Alphabet
Rob Watts of RobWords recounted the etymological evolution of what is now known to be the NATO phonetic alphabet.

The World Championships of Shoe Shining
Three finalists competed in the World Championships of Shoe Shining, where they had 20 minutes to buff a mirror shine on an Oxford shoe.

German Orchestra Performs a ‘Super Mario’ Medley
WDR Funkhausorchester performed a playful orchestral medley of Koji Kondo's music from the "Super Mario" franchise.

Maternal Lynx Who Was Rescued From a Fur Farm Helps to Raise Kittens, Puppies, and Bear Cubs
A maternal lynx rescued from a fur farm as a kitten has defied her killer instincts to gently raise kittens, puppies, and bear cubs.

How the Curve Formed by the Massive Chain of an Anchor Allows a Ship to Safely Remain in Place
aqurate used 3D animation to explain how the catenary curve formed by the chain of a ship's anchor is really what keeps a ship in place.

How Pigeons Have Adapted to the Busy Urban Landscapes of New York City and London
"The Pigeon Hustle" on PBS explores how pigeons have adapted to the incredibly busy urban landscapes of New York City and London.

Cat Returned to Shelter Twice Hugs Her New Humans To Reassure Herself That She’s Found a Loving Home
A cat who had been returned to the shelter twice keeps hugging her new humans to seemingly reassure herself that she's home.

A Mind Blowing Halloween Light Show Featuring Three Singing Pumpkins
Tom BetGeorge of Magical Light Shows created a mind-blowing Halloween light show at his home featuring three pumpkins "lip-synching" songs.

Words That Are Surprisingly Named After Sounds
Name Explain talked about common words in English that have surprising onomatopoeic roots and the sounds from which they came.
