Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

Evolution of Beethoven

The Evolution of Beethoven’s Music From Ages 11 to 55

September 4, 2024

Globular Springtails Fastest Flip

How a Tiny Globular Springtail Can Perform the Fastest Backflips on Earth

September 4, 2024

Sun for Nanosecond

What Might Happen If a Human Spent a Quick Nanosecond on the Surface of the Sun

September 4, 2024

Canelo Animagic

A Touching Animation About a Devoted Dog Who Waited 12 Years Outside a Hospital for His Human

September 4, 2024

Why Zebras Have Stripes

The Real Reason Zebras Have Stripes

September 4, 2024

American Cheese Melt

Why American Cheese Melts Better Than Real Cheese

September 3, 2024

Mechanic Kitten Mercedes Engine

Mechanic Rescues Kitten Trapped Inside the Engine of a Mercedes Benz

September 3, 2024

How Sting Got His Name

Sting Tells Howard Stern the Story Behind How He Got His Enduring Nickname

September 3, 2024

American Flag in History

Every American Flag Flown in the Revolutionary War

September 3, 2024

Metronome Tapping

Teacher Demonstrates Rhythm Basics by Tapping to a Metronome on a Page of Musical Notes

September 3, 2024