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Bent Objects, Clever Anthropomorphic Wire Art of Everyday Objects
In his ongoing series, Bent Objects, artist Terry Border combines anthropomorphism and everyday objects to create wonderfully funny wire art works. He has authored two…
Up, Health App & Smart Wristband That Monitor User’s Activity And Diet
Up by Jawbone is a combination iPhone health app and smart wristband that together track the wearer’s exercise, sleep, and eating habits (intro video).…
Over The River, Christo Plans to Install Fabric Over Arkansas River
“Over The River” is an upcoming art installation by Christo in which he plans to cover 5.9 miles of a 42 mile stretch of the…
Science Ink, Carl Zimmer Publishes Tattoos of the Science Obsessed
Science writer Carl Zimmer asked on his blog, The Loom on Discover Magazine: “Are scientists hiding tattoos of their science?” and it turns out some…
Airplane Seating Chart
Pleated-Jeans presents this extremely accurate Airplane Seating Chart.
WikiLeaks Mobile Information Collection Unit
Here’s a photo I shot of the “Top Secret” WikiLeaks Mobile Information Collection Unit, operated by Clark Stoeckley, that is currently parked next to Occupy…
Laughing Squid on Google+
Yesterday Google launched their new Google+ pages for companies and brands. Here are our new Google+ pages for Laughing Squid and Laughing Squid Hosting.
The Extraordinary Catalog of Peculiar Inventions, A Book of Fraternal Lodge Prank Devices
The Extraordinary Catalog of Peculiar Inventions is a book of pranking devices by New Yorker cartoonist and freelance illustrator Julia Suits. Twenty years ago Julia…
Massive Human Billboard Mosaics of the North Korean Arirang Festival
The North Korean Arirang Festival (aka the Mass Games) is the world’s largest choreographed event with up to 100,000 participants. The annual festival features an…
The Films of William James Murray
The Films of William James Murray, a new art print created by DKNG Studios for Please Post Bills, a group art show at Gallery 1988…