Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Risqué Bedding by Vice Merchants
Deco Dems, the “Burlesque Beauties of Bedding.” Former hedge fund trader Jake Katz and fashion designer Ryan Rock are behind Vice Merchants, a brand that…
Frost Flowers, Delicate Sheets of Ice Created From Long-Stemmed Plants
Frost flowers are the name given to thin layers of ice that form from long-stemmed plants that resemble flower petals.
Roboy, An Advanced Tendon-Driven Humanoid Robot
Roboy is a tendon-driven humanoid Robot currently being constructed by engineers at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of the University of Zurich. Roboy is an advanced…
We Are Young by Fun. Played by Old Computer Equipment
In this video by bd594, old computer equipment is used as a band to cover the hit song “We Are Young” by Fun. Old antiquated…
Bob Herzog’s Dance Party Friday, A Year in Review
On Good Morning Cincinnati, news personality Bob Herzog posted parts 1 and 2 of his corny weekly tradition called “Dance Party Friday.”
Gerry Anderson, Creator of Thunderbirds (1929-2012)
The Guardian has reported that Gerry Anderson passed away on December 26, 2012 at the age of 83. Anderson was the creator of Thunderbirds, the…
MAN, Animated Short Showing Our Destructive Relationship With Earth
London artist and animator Steve Cutts has created MAN, an insightful hand-drawn animated film short that shows our ongoing destructive relationship with the world around…
Eos Karlsson, Professional Stuntman, Actor and Dance-Acrobat
Eos Karlsson shows off his impressive skills as a professional stuntman, actor and dance-acrobat in his action-packed 2012 showreel. This is my Stunt Reel, showcasing…
Two Kittens Make a Daring Escape
Kittens Pumpkin and Squash make a daring escape from their confinement.
Darth Vader Helmet Made Using Recycled Typewriter, Machine and Computer Parts
Indiana artist and sculptor Gabriel Dishaw has built an awesome Darth Vader helmet completely out of recycled typewriter, adding machine and computer parts. It is…