Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
How to Identify Cowboy Hat Styles
(larger) Western wear and tack company A.A. Callister in Salt Lake City created a handy chart on how to identify cowboy hat styles. via I…
AsapScience Explores the Science of Aging
Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown of AsapSCIENCE explore “The Science of Aging” from a biological perspective. …Are we really programmed to die?
Gorilla vs. Architeuthis, A Giant Squid & Gorilla at War T-Shirt Design
Gorilla vs. Architeuthis is a wild t-shirt design by artist Jared Moraitis (aka “BeastPop“) that shows a giant squid at war with an angry gorilla.…
George Lucas Wants to Build an Art Museum
George Lucas has submitted a proposal to build an art museum in the Presidio of San Francisco. In his proposal for the Lucas Cultural Arts…
Breakfast Sandwich Maker Makes a Quick Multi-Layered Meal
The Breakfast Sandwich Maker by Hamilton Beach can make a multi-layered breakfast sandwich in the “comfort of your own home” in just 5 minutes. Cooks…
How to Roll a Coin Across Your Knuckles
On an episode of the Showoff Show, Scot Nery and Evan Young show how to roll a coin across your knuckles. The duo makes “(kind…
Unicorn and ‘My Little Pony’ Costume Wigs and Tails
Etsy shopowner GimmCat is selling wigs complete with unicorn horns and ears. The shop also has wigs and tails based on the popular cartoon My Little…
RVIP Lounge at SXSW 2013, Ragers Fueled by Karaoke & You
Our friends at RVIP Lounge have provided the detailed schedule for their mobile karaoke lounge “transportainment” (transportation + entertainment) units at SXSW 2013. SXSW 2013:…
A Creepy Crawly Collection of Insects Built Out of LEGO
“Praying Mantis (Mantidae)” LEGO enthusiasts and builders Sean and Steph Mayo (aka “Siercon and Coral“) created a “creepy crawly” collection of insects out of LEGO.…
Holly the Fat Cat Gives a News Anchor the Giggles
While reporting on Holly, an overweight 13-year-old cat who’s taken up swimming to lose weight, WDBJ7 anchor Susan Bahorich gets a case of the giggles.…