Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
How to Cut an Onion, A TEDxRainier Talk by Cynthia Lair
Author and organic food educator Cynthia Lair recently gave a TEDxRainier Talk titled “How to Cut an Onion.” The talk is less of a tutorial…
A Censored Book Cover for George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four
Designer David Pearson created this very clever censorship-themed book cover for Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Because the title and author are debossed (depressed into…
Innovators on the Move: Casey Pugh & Jamie Wilkinson of VHX
In “Innovators on the Move: Casey & Jamie” by Unpakt, VHX cofounders Casey Pugh and Jamie Wilkinson talk about the future of media distribution, and…
It’s Awful, A Grumpy Cat Meets Starbucks T-Shirt Design
It’s Awful, a cute design by LEGO builder and artist Chris McVeigh (aka “Powerpig“), shows internet sensation Tard the Grumpy Cat being mixed up within…
Logs and Fire, A Plush Campfire Sculpture by Amanda Browder
“Logs and Fire” is a soft plush campfire sculpture by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Browder. It’s available to purchase at her online store. via Cool Hunting,…
PBS Arts: Off Book — The Art of Creative Coding
“The Art of Creative Coding” by PBS Arts: Off Book takes a look at the growing role of programming in the creation of art. Programming…
Heart Performs Stairway to Heaven for Members of Led Zeppelin at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors
Ann and Nancy Wilson and Jason Bonham covered "Stairway to Heaven" at The Kennedy Center Honors for Led Zeppelin.
Impossible Video Games That Deal with Real Life Situations
Jeff Wysaski of Pleated-Jeans has designed Impossible Video Games, a humorous and clever collection of five made up video game titles that each deal with…
Wooden Bow Ties
Two Guys Bow Ties makes a wide variety of handcrafted wooden bow ties—perfect for the gentleman or lady lumberjack. via The Awesomer
Frida Kahlo’s Closet Opened Publicly After 58 Years, Now on Exhibit
Some 58 years after her death, the closet of Frida Kahlo has been opened and its contents are currently on display at the Casa Azul,…