Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Why the United States and the United Kingdom Have Different Names for the Same Vegetables
In the latest episode of Anglophenia, host Kate Arnell explains why the names of certain vegetables are different in the United States and in the…
Stephen Colbert Takes an Introspective Look to Answer the Question ‘Who Is Stephen Colbert?’
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert takes an introspective look to answer the question “Who Is Stephen Colbert?” in the first installment of his “who knows how…
100 Years of Traditional Wedding Dresses Shown Decade by Decade in a Three-Minute Time-Lapse
In a three-minute time-lapse video by Mode Glam, a beautiful model named Lolly Howie dons 100 years of traditional wedding dresses decade by decade, commencing…
Inflatable Jabba the Hutt Lawn Ornament
ThinkGeek has released an inflatable Jabba the Hutt lawn decoration. The six foot tall polyester lawn ornament, which also lights up, is available to purchase…
Backward Walking English Bulldog Hilariously Moonwalks After Retrieving His Beloved Toy
An English Bulldog retrieved his new toy and then backed himself up in a style hilariously reminiscent of Michael Jackson's famous "Moonwalk"
Fully Functional Guitar With a Body and Headstock Made From LEGO Bricks
Nicola Pavan of Pavan Wood Works has created a wonderful, fully functional guitar that sports a body and headstock completely made from LEGO bricks. The…
Mule Design Revives Their Classic ‘Welcome Squid Overlords’ T-Shirt In Honor of Dr. Oliver Sacks
Mule Design, run by the wonderfully quirky and talented team of Mike Monteiro and Erika Hall, has brought back their brilliant “Welcome Squid Overlords” t-shirt…
Google Introduces the Second Generation Chromecast Video Streaming Device and a Separate Chromecast for Audio
Google has introduced the second generation of their Chromecast video streaming device as well as a separate Chromecast Audio for audio streaming. The updated version…
Masterful Makeup Artist Draws Second Set of Features Onto Her Face With Disconcertingly Dizzying Results
In her first official video for Halloween 2015, makeup artist Promise Tamang expertly applied the tools of her trade to create a realistic second set…
The First Trailer for ‘The X-Files’ Series Reboot Features Mulder Determined to Uncover the Truth
FOX has released the first official trailer for The X-Files series reboot. Fox Mulder is determined to uncover the truth that is being covered up…