Laughing Squid
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The Strange Signal From Space That Could Be Alien Contact but Probably Isn’t
SciShow Space host Caitlin Hofmeister explains the story behind recent headlines about astronomers confirming an alien signal from space. Although the story sounds sensational, its real…
Improbable Times
John Atkinson looks at the Improbable Times we are currently living in on his latest Wrong Hands comic.
Why Humans Are So Focused on Landing on the Surface Mars
Vsauce3 host Jake Roper explains why humans are so focused on landing on the surface of Mars. The goal is nothing new, with references to…
Musician Plays the Top Piano Riffs of Jazz Tunes From 1899 to 1964 in 100 Seconds
Musician Dave Wave has released a video where he plays the top piano riffs of jazz tunes from 1899 to 1964 in 100 seconds. He…
Engineering Company Modifies Foosball Table by Switching Out Handles With Power Drills
The clever folks at SGS Engineering in Derby, UK worked together to enhance and modify the foosball table in their office by switching out the…
John Cleese and Eric Idle Hilariously Mock Digital Self-Portraits With a New Song Entitled ‘Fuck Selfies’
John Cleese and Eric Idle of the legendary Monty Python made fun of the ubiquitous trend of taking digital self-portraits with a witty new song…
A Kid Tries to Take the Garbage Out on a Windy Day
A young man tries to take the garbage out on a very windy day and gets beaten down by the intrepid trash can.
CollegeHumor Compares the Similarities Between Westworld and Jurassic Park
CollegeHumor has released a clever new video where they compare the similarities between the HBO series Westworld and the original Jurassic Park film. Imagine a…
The Unipiper Dresses as Harry Potter and Chases a Golden Snitch While Playing His Flaming Bagpipes
Brian Kidd (a.k.a. “The Unipiper“) recently dressed as the magical Harry Potter and chased after a Golden Snitch while playing his flaming bagpipes in Portland,…
Leonard Cohen (1934-2016), Legendary Songwriter, Poet, Artist and a True Voice of Many Generations
Leonard Cohen, the brilliant, prolific, award-winning, legendary singer, songwriter, poet and author passed away today at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82 years…