Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The D-Vine, A Clever Device That Serves Single Aerated Glasses of Wine at the Ideal Temperature
The D-Vine is a convenient and very clever device designed to serve a single glass of perfectly aerated wine at its ideal temperature. Much like…
The Dancing Lights of a Spinning Christmas Tree Photographed With an Open Camera Shutter
Lamnethian2112 posted a really interesting photo that shows the crazy colorful dancing light effect resulting from a spinning lit Christmas tree, an open camera shutter…
A Super Light 20 Meter Robot Arm Built Using Helium-Filled Inflatable Segments
The Giacometti Arm with Balloon Body is a super light 1.2kg 20 meter robot arm built from helium-filled inflatable segments connected by artificial muscles. The…
An Orphaned Baby Monkey Clings Onto the Back of a Foraging Goat Whom He Adopted as His Mother
In November 2016, an Chinese farmer in Tonggu County came across an unusual sight when he checked in on his herd of goats and saw…
The Reasons Drive Through ATMs Still Feature Braille Buttons and Instructions
In an episode of Today I Found Out, Simon Whistler explains the reasons drive through ATMs still use braille. The primary reason is that they…
An Amazing Furniture Orchard That Grows Willow Chairs and Tables Directly From the Ground
Great Big Story, in partnership with the Weather Channel, visited with artist Gavin Munro, the visionary artist who farms furniture by coaxing and teaching willow…
What the British Empire Would Look Like If It Were Reunited Today
Real Life Lore explores what the British Empire would look like if it were reunited today by comparing the current social and economic situations in…
National Geographic Infographics, A Pictorial History of the Magazine’s Pioneering Illustrations
International publisher Taschen has announced the release of National Geographic Infographics, a stunning pictorial history of the magazines’s pioneering infographics. Along with photography and journalism,…
Give Back Box Lets People Ship Donations to Goodwill For Free With Their Online Shopping Boxes
Give Back Box is a charity that helps people donate clothes and other household items to Goodwill for free using their online shopping boxes. The…
Stylish Custom-Tailored Sweaters for Cold Drones
San Francisco creative director Danielle Baskin has created Drone Sweaters, timely and stylish custom-tailored clothing for cold drones during the frigid winter months. To acquire…