Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Whisky Advent Calendar
With the Whisky Advent Calendar, counting down to Christmas has never been so booze-filled. Behind each of the 24 doors is a different 1 oz.…
An Automatic Skittles Sorting Machine
Earlier this year, inventor Brian Egenriether created a Skittles Sorting Machine, an automated device that separates the candy rainbow by individual color using a sophisticated…
Star Wars Glowing Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker
The Star Wars Glowing Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker at ThinkGeek makes it possible for you to enjoy a delicious Star Wars lightsaber pop. To use…
Grime Writer, A Chunky Pen That Uses Soap to Tag Dirty Surfaces
The Grime Writer is a chunky marker pen that gets filled with soapy water (or other cleaning solution) and is used to tag dirty surfaces.…
Hurricane Sandy Destruction in Staten Island & Rockaway Beach
Last week we posted Casey Neistat’s jaw-dropping video of the flooding in Lower Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy. The New York City-based filmmaker has followed up…
Light Up New York, A gapingvoid Animation Made to Help the Red Cross Get #Sandy Donations
Hugh MacLeod of gapingvoid has made Light Up New York, an upbeat animated video to help the American Red Cross get donations for Hurricane Sandy…
After Puerto Rico Votes for Statehood, Redditors Design 51 Star Flags
Amidst all the election hubbub, you may have missed a historic vote down in Puerto Rico—in a non-binding referendum, 54% of Puerto Ricans voted in…
Baby Adorably Mimics Conan Singing the Word ‘Vagina’
“Kids say the darndest female genitalia terminology.” Recently on Conan, guest Sarah Silverman convinced host Conan O’ Brien to say the word ‘vagina’ loudly (he…
Get Your Own Goatse Email Address
Goatse Mail is launching this month and soon you’ll be able to get your own @Goatse.cx email address. Can’t wait! via Tim Hwang
They Might Be Giants Playing Cards Featuring Mythical Creatures
New York City graphic designer Paul Sahre has created a great custom set of playing cards for the band They Might Be Giants that changes…