Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
A Fan Theory Suggests That Homer Simpson Has Been in a Coma Since 1993
A recent video by Kyle Mack presents a fan theory by reddit user Hardtopickaname that suggests the character of Homer Simpson has been in a…
‘PBS Game/Show’ Examines Non-Player Characters and Racism in Video Games
PBS Game/Show host Jamin Warren examines non-player characters (NPCs) and racism in video games in a recent episode of the series. This isn’t the first…
Cute Puppies, Kittens, Koalas, and Babies Battle in a Live-Action Version of the ‘Street Fighter’ Video Game
Marca Blanca (previously) has created a live-action version of the video game Street Fighter where super cute puppies, kittens, koalas, and babies battle each other…
The Science Behind the Sound and Jumping Trajectory of a Popping Popcorn Kernel
In the latest episode of ScienceTake, New York Times reporter James Gorman examines the physics behind the sound and jumping trajectory of a popping popcorn…
A Novice Becomes One of the Top 250 Table Tennis Players in England After Playing Every Day for a Year
In the Expert in a Year Challenge, Expert Table Tennis blogger Ben Larcombe follows novice player Sam Priestley as he plays the game every day…
Folding Sled, A Cleverly Designed Sled That Folds Flat When Not in Use
Folding Sled is a clever sled that folds flat when not in use. The sled is based on a traditional European wooden sled, but features…
An Animated Parody of ‘Final Fantasy’ Video Games That Pokes Fun at Traditional Class Roles
“Social Justice RPG” is an animated parody by Dorkly that pokes fun at the “traditional class roles” in the Final Fantasy video game series.
Audio Landscape, A Web App That Visualizes Music as a 3D Landscape Flyover
Audio Landscape is a fascinating web app that visualizes music as a 3D landscape. The app works by converting an MP3 into a 3D-rendered landscape,…
A Demonstration of How to Quickly Tie a Tie ‘Like a Ninja’
Taras Kulakov the Crazy Russian Hacker shows how to tie a tie “like a ninja” in a demonstrational video. The resulting knot appears to be a Nicky…
A Day at the Offices of Poopy Cat, A Company That Makes Biodegradable Litter Boxes
The employees at Poopy Cat, the biodegradable litter box service about which we previously wrote, are so dedicated to the feline users of their product…