Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Gone Whalin’, Humor Novel About a Man Who Keeps Waking Up Aboard an 1800s Whaling Ship
Gone Whalin’ is a comedic novel by Conor Lastowka about a college student who, every other day, finds himself magically transported to the 19th century…
iPhone 4 Case Shaped Like a Massive Ear
UK-based thumbsUp! has created the Ear Phone Case, a quirky and durable silicone rubber iPhone 4 case shaped like a massive ear. It is currently…
Women and Children in World War I Propaganda Posters
Collectors Weekly has posted a gallery of World War I propaganda posters that prominently feature women and children in their messages. Recurring themes include women…
The Onion is Ending Publication of Its Print Edition
The Onion is ending print publication of its weekly paper, which was once available in 17 markets but due to low advertising revenue is now…
Tree of Knowledge, A Poster of Philosophical Quotes
Kara Bishop has created the Tree of Knowledge, a poster with 465 philosophical quotes on topics like adversity, truth, humor, and happiness. The project is…
Sono, Design Concept For a Noise Canceling Device That Sticks to Your Window
The Sono is a design concept for a noise-canceling device that sticks to your window. If made into real product it could be a very…
TinCan, An App That Sends Messages Without Internet or Cell Service
Hubski founder Mark Katakowski has created TinCan, an app that sends messages without using the internet or a cellular network. TinCan broadcasts messages to other…
Disney Princesses With Beards
BuzzFeed has created a hilarious collection of Disney princesses sporting beards. To see “The Bearded Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beard,” and “Sleepy Beardy,” check out…
Chaotic 13-Car Demolition Derby Atop a Skyscraper in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’
Kyoto-Moto recorded his friends participating in a chaotic 13-car demolition derby atop a skyscraper in Grand Theft Auto V. Kyoto-Moto used a large “Cargobob” military…
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Dubbed Into the Navajo Language
A screening of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was dubbed into the Navajo language at the 38th Annual American Indian Film Festival on…