Laughing Squid
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SkyCycle, A Proposal for an Elevated Bikeway System in London
SkyCycle is a proposed elevated bikeway system for London that would provide 136 miles of bike-only paths for urban cyclists. Designed by architecture firm Foster…
Should We Eat Bugs? A TED-Ed Animated Lecture
In this TED-Ed animated lecture, writer Emma Bryce discusses the history of entomophagy (dining on insects) and argues that we should be doing more of…
Vine Launches Web Profiles and a Full Screen TV Mode
Vine has launched web profiles, allowing users to browse, comment on, and share videos like they have been able to use the mobile app. Users…
Man Celebrates Snowstorm by Posing in His Outdoor Hot Tub
To celebrate the massive snowstorm that hit much of the Midwest and Northeast of the U.S. in recent days, this man went outside and hopped…
Original ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean Was Restored by Fans and Is on Display at Universal Studios
Bob Gale, co-producer and co-writer of the Back to the Future films, took on a project with Universal Studios to fully restore the original “A”…
Boiling Water Freezing in Mid-Air When Shot from a Water Gun at 41 Degrees Below Zero
When the temperature dropped to 41 degrees below zero yesterday in South Porcupine, Ontario, YouTube user chrisgsauce loaded up a water gun with boiling water…
Seattle Woman Bought All Her Food and Drink from Starbucks During the Entire Year of 2013
During all of 2013, Seattle woman Beautiful Existence (her real name) only ate and drank things from Starbucks. This montage documents the many items she…
Spectacular Stained Glass Octopus Chandeliers
Mason Parker of Mason’s Creations in Portland, Oregon has created a spectacular stained glass octopus chandelier. The cephalopod chandelier measures about four feet across, and…
A Wall Torch Sconce That Can Also Be Used as a Hand-Held Torch
The Wall Torch Sconce is a wall-mounted light fixture that can also be detached from its mount and used as a hand-held torch. Walking through…
Clever Necktie Features Hidden Tokyo Subway Map
This clever necktie by Japanese clothing company ARA features a Tokyo subway map hidden in the tie’s lining. The tie has a button that allows…