Laughing Squid
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What $1,000 in Rent Can Afford in 12 Different United States Cities
BuzzFeedBlue demonstrates the cost of living in different cities with a video that shows the area and price per square foot of a $1,000 per…
A TED-Ed Animation Explaining the Schrödinger’s Cat Thought Experiment in Quantum Mechanics
“Schrödinger’s cat: A thought experiment in quantum mechanics” is a TED-Ed lesson by physicist Chad Orzel that explains the famous Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment proposed…
’87 Bounces’, One Basketball Seamlessly Makes Its Way Through 24 Different Movies
In 87 Bounces by HOTU Studio, a man named Jean goes to try out his new basketball but when he shoots, he completely misses the…
‘Reactions’ Explains the Delicious Chemistry Found in Pizza
The American Chemical Society’s web series Reactions (see previously) explains the delicious amounts of chemistry found in pizza during their latest episode. From the cooking…
Claire Danes Explains the Word ‘Diagram’ to Cookie Monster in a Clip From ‘Sesame Street’
Claire Danes and Cookie Monster demonstrate the word “diagram” in a clip from Sesame Street (see previously). Danes uses a diagram of a cookie to show Cookie…
A Father and His Kids Build Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet Out of LEGO
Animator John Wray and his two kids posted a series of adorable photos of themselves pretending to build Wonder Woman’s famous invisible jet out of LEGO.…
Playful French Bulldog Puppy Tries to Keep White Balloon Aloft Amongst a Small Market Crowd
A very playful French Bulldog puppy named Carlos tries to keep a white balloon aloft amongst a small group of people at a market place…
Tiny Corgi Puppy Does Her Best to Pick Up a Small Pumpkin With Her Teeth
A tiny corgi puppy named Maya who lives with a bunch of Pyrenean Mastiffs, does her very best to pick up a small pumpkin that’s…
‘The San Francisco Bay Guardian’, A San Francisco Alternative Newspaper Since 1966, Is Shutting Down
The San Francisco Bay Guardian, an alternative weekly newspaper that has been published in San Francisco for the past 48 years, announced today that it…
Skype Qik, An App Featuring One-Touch Recording and Group Video Messaging
Skype Qik is a new app by Skype that features one-touch recording and group video messaging. Additionally, users can delete videos that have been sent…