Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

English Language Origins

The Complicated Geographical Origins of English

September 6, 2023

Wearable Ultrasound Scanner Bra

A Wearable Ultrasound Scanner That Fits in a Bra for Early Breast Cancer Detection

September 5, 2023

Jimmy Buffet Come Monday Letterman

Jimmy Buffett Performs ‘Distantly in Love and ‘Come Monday’ on Letterman in 1983

September 5, 2023

Rescued Dumpster Raccoon

Kind Man Rescues Forlorn Raccoon Stuck in Dumpster

September 5, 2023

Kitten to Cat Timelapse

Adorable Timelapses of Kittens Growing Up Into Cats

September 5, 2023

Clear Ice

Why Clear Ice Makes a Better Cocktail

September 5, 2023

Monster Maps

Geographical Maps Illustrated as Colorful Monsters

September 4, 2023

Ultra Thin BCT Sandwich

An Ultra-Thin Sandwich That’s Nearly Transparent

September 4, 2023

Hawk Startles Guitarist and Dog

Wayward Hawk Flies in Through Window Startling Guitar Player and Her Dog

September 4, 2023

Statue of Liberty Torch Visits

Determining If the Statue of Liberty Torch Was Ever Open to the Public After It Closed in 1916

September 4, 2023