Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Feline Duo of Cole & Marmalade Explain the Things That They Have in Common With Big Cats
The wonderful feline duo of Cole and Marmalade (previously) explain the habits and routines that domestic and big cats have in common, with the one…
A Touching Animation Made With a Single Piece of Blue Yarn That Tells the Story of a Child Growing Up
MysteryGuitarMan aka Joe Penna has created a wonderfully touching animation that depicts a child growing up to adulthood with the love of her father all…
Man Attempts to Take a Simple Drink While Experiencing Extremely Windy Conditions in Iceland
While staying at Hotel Búðir in Iceland in March 2014, Mark Tretter attempted to take what would usually be a simple drink of water in…
Nick Gray of Museum Hack Gives a TEDx Talk About His Non-Traditional Tours of Cultural Institutions
Nick Gray, the founder of Museum Hack, recently gave a talk at a TEDxFoggyBottom event during which he explained his love for museums but his…
The New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority Explains Subway Delays in an Entertaining 8-Bit Video
The New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has found a way to educate the public about the cause of subway delays with an entertaining…
Zachary Quinto Teaches Grover About the Word ‘Flexible’ in a Clip From ‘Sesame Street’
In a recent clip from Sesame Street, actor Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes) helps teacher Grover (Follow That Bird) the meaning of the word “flexible.” Quinto demonstrates how…
Live Band Performs ‘Mario Kart’ Song as Man Plays the Video Game
The band Broccoli Samurai recently performed the “Luigi Raceway” theme from Mario Kart 64 as a man raced down the track. The short clip doesn’t…
Joni Mitchell Shares Her Feelings About Fame, Songwriting, and Commerciality in a Rare 1986 Animated Interview
In the most recent episode of the animated PBS Series Blank on Blank, the legendary Joni Mitchell talks about her creative process, writing songs, and…
Hubsan H111, An Easy-to-Pilot Nano Drone
The Hubsan H111 by Hubsan is an easy-to-pilot nano drone. The tiny quadcopter measures just 1.8″L x 1.8″W x 0.4″H, and features a battery that can be recharged in…
Silly Cat Accidentally Closes the Door on a Little Baby Who Crawled Inside a Kitchen Cabinet
A silly tuxedo cat accidentally closed the door on an adorable baby who crawled directly into an open kitchen cabinet. Luckily, mom was around to…