Laughing Squid
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Exoplanet Names, An xkcd Comic About the Public’s Name Suggestions For Planets and Moons
Following the news that the International Astronomical Union would begin allowing the public to suggest names for newly discovered exoplanets and moons, xkcd created “Exoplanet…
Grumpy Old Geeks, A Podcast by Two Old Farts
I was recently a guest on episode 21 of Grumpy Old Geeks, a podcast by “two old farts” Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister. Jason is…
An Art Show Tribute to Director Edgar Wright & His Films at Gallery1988 West in Los Angeles
“Triplecorn” by Aaron Jasinski Gallery1988 (West) in Los Angeles is set to present The Official Edgar Wright Art Show, an upcoming art exhibit paying tribute…
Using Construction Equipment as a Makeshift Water Park Ride
A group of guys use an excavator as a makeshift water park ride and get repeatedly swung around and dunked in a creek. via 24Warez.Ru
Dog Feeds Excitable Baby Goats With Special Milk Pants
Gladys the bull terrier patiently feeds a pair of excitable baby goats with a special set of milk pants in this 2011 video by Fetching…
Supercut of Robert De Niro Losing His Shit in Movies
New York-based film editor Jason Bailey created a supercut video for Flavorwire of actor Robert De Niro losing his shit in movies. A full list…
Fashion Tips From Caterpillars, Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals
Rosemary Mosco of bird and moon shares fashion tips learned from caterpillars, butterflies, birds, and other animals like how to tell the world you’re poisonous,…
A Before and After Photo Series With Interactive Slider Feature That Shows How NYC Landmarks Have Changed
23 Wall Street, 1917 and 2013 NYC Grid has created a series of photos showing different locations in New York City as they are today…
The Beastie Boys’ Music Video For ‘Sabotage’ Recreated With Crime Fighting Librarians
Chicago comedy musicians Mike Ferbrache and Duane Freeman of The Mike and Duane Show have recreated the Beastie Boys‘ classic music video for “Sabotage” with…
Dolly Parton’s Song ‘Jolene’ Slowed Down by 17 Percent
In 2012, goodlittlebuddy took the 1973 hit song “Jolene” by Dolly Parton and slowed it down from 45 rpm to 33 rpm (17% slower…