Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Passengers Push an Airliner Across a Frozen Tarmac in Siberia
Despite a temperature of -61 degrees Fahrenheit, a group of travelers work together to push an airliner across a frozen tarmac in a remarkable video…
Simple Food Hacks That Turn Tiresome Thanksgiving Leftovers Into Exciting New Dishes
Every Thanksgiving, many households in America are laden with leftovers from the day’s feast that will eventually grow tiresome. Luckily, BuzzFeed has put together “5…
Powerful Broken Arch Cover of ‘The New Yorker’ by Illustrator Bob Staake In Response to Unrest in Ferguson, Missouri
The December 8, 2014 issue of The New Yorker features a powerful “Broken Arch” cover illustration by Bob Staake in response to the unrest in…
Artist Sits in a Small Glass Case in a San Francisco Storefront for 12 Hours in Performance Art Piece
Artist Mirabelle Jones confined herself to a small glass case for 12 hours in Comfort & Civilization, a performance art piece that took place in…
Tiny Siamese Kitten Enjoys Her First Thanksgiving Dinner While Dressed in a Pilgrim Costume
Wampa, the tiny siamese kitten who recently became best friends with a remote controlled spider, enjoys a minuscule Thanksgiving dinner while dressed in a Pilgrim…
A TED-Ed Animation That Explains What the Liver Does in the Body
A recent TED-Ed animation by science writer Emma Bryce and animator Andrew Zimbelman explains what the liver does in the body. The liver serves a number…
‘Serial’, The Popular Long-Form True Crime Podcast, Announces a Second Season After Asking Fans For Support
Serial, the popular long-form true crime podcast, has announced a second season after asking fans for support. Serial was a spinoff of the radio show and podcast This American…
‘Sailors in Your Mouth’, An Animated Music Video for ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Featuring The National Singing About Gravy
“Sailors in Your Mouth” is an animated music video for the television show Bob’s Burgers that features The National singing a Thanksgiving song about gravy.…
John Oliver Comments on the Strange Tradition of White House Turkey Pardoning For Thanksgiving
Host John Oliver commented on the strange tradition of White House turkey pardoning for Thanksgiving in a web exclusive clip for Last Week Tonight with…
‘The Taxonomical Tea Box’, A Chart by Pop Chart Lab Featuring 104 Varieties of Tea
“The Taxonomical Tea Box” is a chart by Pop Chart Lab that features 104 varieties of tea grouped into seven different categories and organized by…