Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

Playing Guitar With Spoon

Guitarist Plays Carnivalesque Songs Using a Spoon

May 7, 2026

Swiss Guard Sweet Caroline

The Vatican’s Swiss Guard Performs Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ to Honor the First American Pope

May 7, 2026

Commonplace Things Once Illegal

Everyday Items and Practices That Were Once Illegal

May 7, 2026

Claustrophobe Saves Butterfly

Woman Overcomes Her Claustrophobia to Free a Butterfly Trapped Behind Bars Under a Crawlspace

May 7, 2026

Self Awareness Paradox

The Tragic Paradox of Self-Awareness

May 6, 2026

Peekaboo Communication

How the Universal Game of ‘Peek-a-Boo’ Helps Babies Develop Strong Communication Skills

May 6, 2026

Tortoise Wears Tiny Backpack

Teeny Tiny Tortoise Wears a Teeny Tiny Backpack Filled With Yummy Snacks

May 6, 2026

Blind Donkey Opens Gate Goat

Partially Blind Donkey Bullied by Others Cleverly Opens Gate to Visit His Best Goat Friend

May 6, 2026

What Is Cognac

How Cognac Differs From Brandy

May 5, 2026

Removing Barnacles Sea Turtle Mouth

Compassionate Diver Removes Life-Threatening Barnacles From a Sea Turtle’s Mouth

May 5, 2026