Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Earth Unplugged Explores Whether or Not Animals Have Accents
Maddie Moate of Earth Unplugged explores evidence that states that animals, like humans, can have different accents that vary upon location. The UK’s yellowhammer is…
A TED-ED Animation on the Chemistry of Car Engines
In this TED-Ed video, educator Cynthia Chubbuck looks at the chemistry of car engines, from combustion reactions in the cylinders to the chemical properties of…
Jungle Wakudoki, A Bizarre Music Video Featuring the Synchronized Dancing of World Order
To launch their Wakudoki dance contest, Toyota Asia Pacific released “Jungle Wakudoki,” a bizarre jungle-themed music video featuring the synchronized dancing of Japanese music group…
Thirsty Bird Politely Asks a Nervous Boy For a Sip from His Water Bottle
A clever jackdaw politely asks for a sip of water from a bottle belonging to an apprehensive boy. After a little while, the boy nervously…
A Drumming Routine Performed on the Utensils in a Kitchen Drawer
An entertaining short video of a drumming routine performed on the utensils in a kitchen drawer.
All 14 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Album Covers as a Whiteboard Animation
Today animation studio TruScribe posted this tribute whiteboard animation to “Weird Al” Yankovic that depicts all 14 album covers from the musician’s lengthy career. Yankovic…
Leatherdos, A Multi-Function Multi-Tool Metal Hair Clip
Leatherdos is a multi-function utilitarian metal clip that functions as a screw driver, wrench, trolley coin, ruler and saw that was created by designer Yaacov…
DJI DropSafe, A Parachute System for DJI Camera Drones That Deploys in Case of Power Failure
DJI DropSafe is an parachute system for DJI multirotor camera drones that launches a parachute in the event of a power failure. DJI calls it…
Armadillo Rolls Around Floor With His Favorite Pink Toy
An adorable southern three-banded armadillo named Rollie rolls around on the floor with his favorite pink toy. Rollie is an animal ambassador at the NEW…
The Weirdest Things Found in Outer Space
In this video, All Time 10s shares “ten of the weirdest things found in outer space,” like water reservoirs, pulsars, a freezing star, and more.…