Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things
White Castle Hamburgers

The Innovative Origins of White Castle

Weird History Food looks back at the humble yet innovative beginnings of White Castle and the origins of its iconic slider hamburger.

R a Vowel

How the Letter R Qualifies as a Vowel

Dr. Erica Brozovsky of Otherwords looks at the letter "R", which is normally considered a consonant but also qualifies as a vowel.

Paddy Wagon

The Origins of Common Catchphrases

Weird History recounts the long history of some of the most common catchphrases and idioms used in the English language.