Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Parents Talking to Their Kids About the Birds and the Bees for the First Time
A recent video by Cut Video shows a series of parents sitting down to talk their kids about the birds and the bees for the first…
‘Downton Against Humanity’, Three ‘Downton Abbey’ Actresses Play an Amusing Game of Cards Against Humanity
I’m going with the bitches actually. Actresses Laura Carmichael, Lesley Nicol, and Phyllis Logan, better known as Lady Edith Crawley, Mrs. Patmore, and Mrs. Hughes…
Artist Bertrand Lavier Creates a Delightful Sculptural Fountain Made of an Unruly Bundle of Garden Hoses
The stately lawn of the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens is currently home to a most whimsical sight–a sculptural fountain made of an…
Lively Giant Panda Cub Gleefully Enjoys Her Very First Time Playing in the Snow
A 16-month old giant panda named Bao Bao gleefully enjoyed her very first time playing in the snow by rolling herself down a hill, climbing…
The Kazakh Military Orchestra Performs Their Rendition of the Popular Song ‘Gangnam Style’ by PSY
The Kazakh Military Orchestra performed their rendition of the popular song “Gangnam Style” by South Korean musician PSY. During the performance, different members of the orchestra also…
It’s Okay To Be Smart Explains How Dogs Interpret and Respond to Human Language
In a recent episode of It’s Okay To Be Smart, host Joe Hanson explains how dogs interpret and respond to verbal and visual cues from…
The Third Movement of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ Played on Floppy and Hard Disk Drives
YouTube user Arganalth has created a new video featuring a number of floppy and hard disk drives playing the third movement of Beethoven‘s “Moonlight Sonata“.…
The BelfieStick, A Device for Taking Butt Selfies
The BelfieStick is a new device for taking belifes (butt selfies). The device, created by the people behind the social network On, works by mounting a…
A TED-Ed Lesson That Scientifically Reaffirms the Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
In “The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep,” a TED-Ed video cleverly animated by Javier Saldeña, educator Dr. Shai Marcu explains why a good night’s…
Handicorn, A Five-Piece Finger Puppet Set That Transforms Your Hand Into a Majestic Unicorn
The Handicorn is a five-piece finger puppet set by novelty retailer Archie McPhee that transforms your hand into a majestic unicorn. The Handicorn, which includes…