Laughing Squid

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Jazz Band Covers Nirvana

Jazz Band Plays Swingy Cover of Nirvana’s ‘Heart Shaped Box’ After Hearing It Only Once

August 16, 2024

Pick Up Sticks Song

A Catchy Song About Picking Up Really Cool Sticks

August 16, 2024

NYC Stoop History

The Real Reason Behind the Famous Townhouse Stoops in New York City

August 16, 2024

Gem Beaked Hatched Bird

A Newly Hatched Parrotfinch With a Beautiful Beak Featuring Blue ‘Gems’

August 16, 2024

How the Simple Apple Pie Became Known As a Patriotic Symbol of the United States

August 16, 2024

NYC Free Traffic Light Camera Selfies

How to Take Photos of Yourself Using Traffic Light Cameras in New York City

August 15, 2024

Bulletproof Kevlar

How Kevlar Used in Bulletproof Vests Is Strategically Constructed to Stop Bullets in Their Tracks

August 15, 2024

An Ingenious Recreation of the Bouncing DVD Logo Using Imprinted Butter in a Hot Pan

August 15, 2024

Northern Lights ISS Timelapse

A Stunning Timelapse of the Northern Lights As Seen From the International Space Station

August 15, 2024

Ailing Baby Parrot Recovers

Ailing Abandoned Baby Parrot Recovers With the Love of Her Human and Her Teddy Bear

August 15, 2024