Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Arse Elektronika 2011: Screw the System
The fifth annual Arse Elektronika, a conference on sex and technology, takes place in San Francisco from September 29 to October 2, 2011. The conference…
The Maschine Mikro, an Electronic Percussion Instrument
Drum machine master Jeremy Ellis demonstrates the Maschine Mikro, an impressively versatile electronic percussion instrument by Native Instruments (video). MASCHINE MIKRO is a professional music…
Tiny Felted Cat Berets
Atlanta-based Etsy shop Scarborough Fair designs and creates lovely woolen felted berets for fashionable felines. The items address to those who want to occasionally dress…
Sheeped Away, An Animated Short About a Man, His Sheep & a UFO
The bizarre animated short by Junaid Chundrigar of Imajunation, Sheeped Away, is tale of love between a man and his sheep and the UFO that…
Researchers Create Glowing Kittens in Fight Against AIDS
Researchers have created genetically modified kittens that glow under fluorescent light and may be resistant to feline AIDS. The glowing (for tracking purposes) and the…
Humpback Whale Is Joyous After Humans Help Free It From Net
In Saving Valentina: A Humpback’s Tale, a freed humpback whale appears to show great appreciation and joy by putting on a spectacular hour long show…
The Dark Side of Oz, Dark Side of the Moon Synced With Wizard of Oz
In 2007, Brooklyn audio engineer Bryan Pugh married the 1973 album Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd and 1939 film classic Wizard…
Amateur Star Wars Voice Reels
Youtube user Timeyodie, a self-described “irretrievable geek”, has put together two voice reels of Star Wars characters, starring himself. In the first reel, he starts…
Laps of Luxury, Pet Beds That Look Like Human Laps
Laps of Luxury are a collection of high-end handmade pet beds that look like crossed human legs. The decorated beds are created by dog photographer…
The Yes Lab, a Media Prank Incubator for Activists by The Yes Men
The Yes Lab is a project by media pranksters The Yes Men to teach other activist organizations how to creatively gain attention through media pranks…