Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Moiré Pattern Animal Illustrations by Graphic Designer Andrea Minini
Milan-based graphic designer Andrea Minini has created a wonderful series of animal illustrations out of clever arrangements of moiré patterns. The series can be viewed…
‘From Under The Rust’, A Short Profile of Train Car Restorer Charlie Sedgley
“From Under the Rust” is a short documentary directed by Los Angeles filmmaker Julien Lasseur that highlights the work of Midwestern Railroad Preservation Society board…
Artist Rides a Three-Wheeled Dinosaur Cycle Across Southwestern Norway
This past spring, Norwegian artist Markus Moestue rode a three-wheeled dinosaur cycle of his own design on a five-day journey across Southwestern Norway. Moestue built…
Doggy Daycare in Michigan Throws Pool Party for Their Adorable Canine Clients
June 2014 seemed to be the month of doggie pool parties, just like the one that Lucky Puppy Country Doggy Daycare in Maybee, Michigan threw…
OcuplusGlass, Guided Tours for the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset Using Google Glass
OcuplusGlass is a concept by developer Sander Veenhof in cooperation with interaction designer Klasien van de Zandschulp that uses Google Glass to provide guided tours…
DJ Mama the French Bulldog Scratches a Record Alongside Her Turntablist Human
Mama the french bulldog makes like a DJ and scratches a record alongside her talented turntablist human DJ GREYBOY to the song “Mustangs Groove” from…
‘Baby Got Class’, A Back-to-School Parody of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Song ‘Baby Got Back’ by The Holderness Family
The Holderness family of Greenroom Communications (see previously) in Raleigh, North Carolina has created “Baby Got Class“, a fantastic back-to-school parody of the 1992 song…
MinutePhysics Explains Why Balancing a Top-Heavy Object on Its Tip Is Quite a Precarious Task
MinutePhysics host Henry Reich explains why balancing a top-heavy object on its tip is quite a precarious task. The math that goes into keeping a…
onthebar, An App That Connects Bartenders With Patrons
onthebar is an app that connects bartenders with patrons. Bartenders can use the app to inform patrons when and where they’ll be working, and it…
Parents Give Their Son a Secret Treasure Room for His Fourth Birthday
Sarah Goer and her husband celebrated their son’s fourth birthday by giving him a secret treasure room, a seven by 12-foot storage space with a…