Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Iron Cat Suits Up to Save a Feline Stuck in a Tree
Los Angeles filmmaker Aaron Benitez (a.k.a. “VFX Bro“) has created “Iron Cat 2,” a special effects video where the heroic cat named Prince Michael suits…
An Amazing 3D Printed Zoetrope That Cleverly Uses Light to Form Images of Human Movement
Japanese artist Akinori Goto created Toki, an amazing threaded 3D printed spinning zoetrope wheel that forms images of people walking and dancing using a clever…
Jad Abumrad of Radiolab Shares What Music Means to Him in a Gorgeously Edited Film by Mac Premo
“American stuffmaker” and talented film editor Mac Premo sat down with Radiolab host Jad Abumrad and spoke with him about the meaning and function of…
How to Yo-Yo Without a String Attached
“Stringless Yo-Yo!” is a recent Veritasium video, edited and animated by Daniel Joseph Files, where host Derek Muller uses science and amazing tricks performed by…
Roomba Beer Pong
Photographer Megan Noll documented a game of beer pong being played between two Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners.
Polyethylene Oxide, The Liquid That Pours Itself
Science presenter Steve Mould demonstrates polyethylene oxide, the liquid that pours itself. Polyethylene oxide is made up of very long chain molecules that pull on each…
A Limited Edition ‘Wonky’ Mr. Potato Head Toy eBay Auction to Raise Funds for U.K. Food Charity
In partnership with the British supermarket chain ASDA, toy manufacturer Hasbro has created a limited edition “wonky” version of their iconic Mr. Potato Head that…
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, A New Short Story by Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling
“Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry” is a new short story by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling that focuses on the history of the North American…
Delicious Backpacks That Look Like Sushi
The Japanese brand, Turn Over, has released a series of delicious backpacks that look like realistic pieces of sushi. Each of their three sushi backpack…
An Amusing Online Review of the Available Features Found In a Basic Domestic House Cat
Online movie reviewer, video personality and comedian Garcatch stepped away from film critique and used his humorously analytical skills to review a common everyday item…