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The Surprising Science and Speed Behind the Sport of Badminton
In this December 2014 video from Science Friday, the public radio show uncovers some surprising scientific facts about the racquet sport badminton. Perhaps most surprising…
‘Follow the Formulava’, A Wonderfully Odd Short Animation About Different Types of Lava
A variety of different “lavas” are represented in whimsical animations in the wonderfully odd short video “Follow the Formulava” by Battlecat. The sound for the…
The Fascinating Tale of the American Museum of Natural History’s Rare Coelacanth Specimens
In “Six Ways to Prepare a Coelacanth,” ichthyology curator Melanie L. J. Stiassny of the American Museum of Natural History tells the tale of the…
‘Start Over’, A Fairy Tale Music Video by MC Frontalot Based on Little Red Riding Hood
Nerdcore master MC Frontalot recounts his own particular version of Little Red Riding Hood in his latest music video, “Start Over.” The song is from…
Stunning Calligraphy by Daniel Reeve, The New Zealand Artist Behind the Work in ‘The Hobbit’ & ‘Lord of the Rings’
Reeve writing on camera for The Hobbit New Zealand-based artist Daniel Reeve creates beautiful calligraphy and maps for use in movies and movie merchandise. His…
Up-Close Footage of Pole Vaulter Allison Stokke Recorded With a GoPro Camera
GoPro captures pole vaulter Allison Stokke performing her gravity-defying routine in footage shot from a variety of novel and up-close angles with a HERO4 camera.
Season Three of the Netflix Series ‘House of Cards’ Briefly Appears Before Being Taken Down
UPDATE: The third season has been taken down, one assumes intentionally, and is no longer available to stream. The original post appears below the embedded…
Beautiful Handmade Resin Jewelry Containing Real Flowers, Seashells, and Other Natural Objects
Oregon-based jewelry designer ModernFlowerChild handcrafts gorgeous clear resin jewelry that contains real flowers, seashells, leaves, and other organic materials. The jewelry is available in a…
Archie McPhee Releases a New Series of Fezzes Emblazoned With Creative Logos
Archie McPhee has released a series of new fezzes emblazoned with creative logos. We at Laughing Squid are partial to the squid fez, but the…
‘Dr. Who TARDIS Chair’, A Whimsical Bergère Regency Chair Reupholstered With a Handmade TARDIS Design
Artist Shannon Witt of WittsWhimsy has created the “Dr. Who Tardis Chair,” a whimsical Bergère Regency chair beautifully reupholstered with hand-painted Shantung silk, handmade piping,…