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Online Speed Reading Test by Staples Lets You Compare Your Results Against National Averages
The “eReader Experts” at Staples have constructed an online test that allows you to measure the speed at which you read, compare these results against…
8-Bit Cinema – A Clockwork Orange Retold in Two Animated Minutes
CineFix has released a new episode of 8-Bit Cinema that retells Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film A Clockwork Orange in two animated minutes. It was written…
Why Winter Is Like Being in a Role-Playing Game
Julia Lepetit and Andrew Bridgman of Dorkly have created a clever comic that illustrates why “winter is like being in a role-playing game.” You can…
$2 Dollar Hot Dog $1 Dollar Water, A Catchy Music Video About Selling Hot Dogs and Water
An official music video was released for "$2 Dollar Hot Dog $1 Dollar Water" by Bishop Frederick Barr, Dr. Erica Barr, and Kyhil Smith.
Facebook Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Offers Users “A Look Back” at Their Most Interesting Moments
Facebook turns 10 today, and have released A Look Back — a service that creates an embeddable video timeline of a given user’s history with…
Tonx Coffee Offering Valentine’s Day Coffeegrams
Coffee subscription company Tonx is offering a group of five Valentine’s Day “coffeegrams” for a limited time. Printed on each packet of freshly roasted Iwacu…
Welcome Rollin Bishop, New Contributing Writer at Laughing Squid
Please give a big ten tentacle welcome to Rollin Bishop, our new Contributing Writer here on the Laughing Squid blog. We’re excited to have him…
Kentucky School Principal Sings Amusing Musical Number to Inform Parents of School Closing Due To Snow
In an attempt to spice things up after a series of school closings due to snow, Principal James Detwiler of Stephens Elementary School in Boone…
Artist JR Creates Large Scale Photo Installation of NYC Ballet Dancers for Their 2014 Art Series
French street artist JR created a large-scale photo installation featuring the dancers of New York City Ballet.
Comedian Poses as Apple Store Employee Attempting To Sell Unsuspecting Customers on Outrageous Claims
Comedian Tyler Fischer poses as an Apple Store employee in an attempt to convince customers of ridiculous claims that include, but are not limited to,…