Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
International Space Station Expedition 46 Returns Safely to Earth to Complete the First Year-Long Mission in Space
The International Space Station‘s Expedition 46 crew returned safely to Earth on March 1, 2016 completing the first-ever year-long mission in space for NASA Commander Scott…
A Pizza Night Light That Features a Slice of Illuminating Cheese Pizza on a Paper Plate
Brooklyn product and exhibition designer Steph Mantis has created the Pizza Night Light, a slice of illuminating cheese pizza that lays deliciously on a paper…
Thrill-Seeker Mischo Erban Sets Guinness World Record for Fastest Speed on an Electric Skateboard
Thrill-seeker Mischo Erban recently set the Guinness World Record for reaching the “fastest speed on an electric skateboard” at the Portorož Airport in Piran, Slovenia.…
The Wintergatan Marble Machine, A Hand-Cranked Instrument That Uses 2,000 Marbles to Make Music
The Marble Machine is an elaborate hand-cranked wooden machine that uses 2,000 marbles to make music. As the marbles roll through the machine they strike…
How to Create Interesting Water Illusions Using a Camera and Sound
On a recent episode of Shanks FX, directed by Joey Shanks and produced by PBS Digital Studios, Joey demonstrates how to create interesting water illusions…
Handicat, A Five-Piece Finger Puppet Set That Transforms Your Hand Into a Frisky Feline
The Handicat is a five-piece finger puppet set, created by novelty retailer Archie McPhee, that transforms your hand into a frisky feline. They are currently…
Time Lapse Video of Artist Kay Pike Painting a Robin Costume on Her Body at 1,000x Speed
Fashion designer, mixed artist, and cosplay model Kay Pike is back and this time has created a fantastic time lapse video that features Kay painting…
Ben Affleck Surprises Fans in the Batmobile for Batman v Superman Omaze Charity Auction
Ben Affleck, who will be playing the Caped Crusader in the film Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, recently teamed up with Omaze to surprise…
Jurassic Park Without Any Dinosaurs
William Hirsch imagines what Jurassic Park would be like without any dinosaurs in his new video “Park”. We have such beautiful attractions as: Field Bird…
A Printer That Creates Images With Small Drops of Coffee or Other Liquids
A finished coffee print. The Coffee Drip Printer by Ted Kinsman is a printer that creates images with small drops of coffee or other liquids.…