Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Markthal, A New Indoor Food Market in the Netherlands Shaped Like a Giant Arch
The Markthal is a new indoor food market in the Rotterdam Netherlands with a design centered around a massive arch. The arch structure contains 228…
A Simulation Showing What the Collision Between the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies Will Look Like
A simulation by the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) shows what the collision between our own Milky Way Galaxy and the nearby Andromeda…
It’s Okay To Be Smart Explains How Clouds Stay in the Air
Host Joe Hanson explains how clouds stay in the air in a recent episode of It’s Okay To Be Smart. Hanson also discusses different classifications of clouds, and tells…
A TED-Ed Animation Explaining Where Genes and Gene Mutations Come From
A recent TED-Ed animation by science writer Carl Zimmer explains where genes come from and how beneficial mutations are selected and carried on.
Carrot, A Parody of High-Tech Product Launches Focusing on the Innovative Features of a Carrot
Introducing Carrot is a parody of high-tech product launches that shows off the features of a carrot in the same way companies show off the features of…
Tom Scott Explains Why the British Have Separate Hot and Cold Water Taps
Host Tom Scott (see previously) explains why the British have separate hot and cold water taps instead of having them mixed in a recent episode of…
Mondo to Release the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ Soundtrack on Purple Vinyl With Art by Tyler Stout
Mondo Art Gallery has teamed up with DL Screenprinting to release a limited edition of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Volume 1 soundtrack…
A Farewell Letter to San Francisco, A Filmmaker’s Bittersweet Goodbye Video to His City of 10 Years
After a decade as a San Francisco resident, photographer and filmmaker Thomas R. Wood is moving away — a bittersweet event that he has marked…
Haunted Antiques Roadshow, A Blog of Creepy Items Found on the Television Show Antiques Roadshow
Haunted Antiques Roadshow is a blog by Bonnie Burton (see previously) that collects creepy items from the television show Antiques Roadshow. Creepy dolls, puppets, art, ceramics and…
RoboGames Is Creating a New Video Series About Battling Robots
RoboGames, the world’s largest robot competition, is raising funds on Kickstarter to produce a new video series about battling robots. The series will launch with…