Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Why Are Things Creepy? by Vsauce
Michael Stevens, also known as Vsauce, explains why people have fears, phobias, and or are simply afraid of things in his latest video, “Why Are…
Unmanned Russian Proton-M Rocket Explodes Less Than One Minute After Takeoff
An unmanned Russian Proton-M rocket carrying three satellites for Russia’s GLONASS (global navigation satellite system) crashed just seconds after its liftoff from the Russian Baikonur…
Supercut of Voice Actors Saying ‘One Man’ in Movie Trailers
Solid Wooden Pecker has released a supercut video of voice actors saying the phrase “One Man” in movie trailers. Movie trailers are all the same.…
What It Looks Like Lighting 200 Sparklers at Once
In celebration of the Canada Day and Fourth of July holidays taking place this week, Household Hacker released a video where they demonstrate themselves lighting…
Magicians of the Internet, A Tumblr of Magician’s Headshots
Mitch Gravitte Archie McPhee’s Director of Awesome David Wahl has started Magicians of the Internet, a great new Tumblr that’s chock full of magician’s headshots…
The BoxTrolls, Upcoming Animated Feature Film by the Makers of ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’
Portland, Oregon-based Laika, the animation studio behind Coraline and ParaNorman, have announced their third animated feature film titled The BoxTrolls. The film opens in theaters…
Vessel, A Carbon Fiber Bathtub Shaped Like a Hammock
Vessel is a limited edition carbon fiber bathtub with a swoopy design based on a hammock. Designed by Splinter Works in the U.K., the nine-foot-long…
Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale
On a recent visit to Haven restaurant in Oakland, California’s Jack London Square I tried a delicious beer (with a great label) I had never…
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, A New Book by Neil Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel is the latest book by author Neil Gaiman. The recently released novel tells the tale…
Behind-the-Scenes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Show, Asssscat
Improv and sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade has released a behind-the-scenes video of their popular and long-running improv show “Asssscat.” The long form improv…