Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Wonderful Tilt-Shift Timelapse Video Showcases Beauty of California
“A Day in California” is a beautiful tilt-shift and timelapse short video created from 10,000 photos taken throughout California. Photographer and pre-med student Ryan Killackey…
The People of Burning Man Book Published Via Grassroots Efforts
In an amazing example of crowdfunding, The People of Burning Man hardcover book has just been self-published due to the collective efforts of many investors worldwide.
American Beatbox Championships
Now in its second year, the American Beatbox Championships, selects the top beatboxers in the United States to compete in this celebration of “one of…
Beverage Coasters That Look Like A Deli Sandwich
Whether you are a conscientiousness hostess trying to save unsightly beverage rings from staining your furniture or you are just a lover of plastic faux…
Scientist Creates Multi-Colored Ants in Backyard Experiment
Indian scientist Dr. Mohamed Babu created technicolor ants by feeding colored sugar water to ants with translucent abdomens. Dr. Babu conducted the experiment in his…
QR Code Fashion Illustrations By Fail Whale Creator Yiying Lu
Twitter’s Fail Whale icon creator, artist Yiying Lu, was recently commissioned by US fashion and culture magazine Meets Obsession to creatively illustrate a feature story…
Flower Hoodcap Combines Camera Lens Cap and Hood
The Flower Hoodcap design concept is an ingenious combination lens cap and lens hood for a DSLR camera. The concept was created by Rhie Hyi…
German Horror TV Channel Pranks Bowlers with Zombie Bowlingheads
The Jung van Matt/Elbe ad agency for German horror TV channel, 13th Street, created severed zombie head bowling balls with spraygun artist Oliver Paaß as…
Architect Who Lives & Works in 78 Square Foot Apartment in Manhattan
Architect Luke Clark Tyler lives and works in an absurdly tiny 78 square foot apartment in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. *Faircompanies recently toured the $750/month…
Where’s My Jetpack!?, A Future Themed Art Show by Kal Spelletich
Here are some photos I shot at the opening of Where’s My Jetpack!?, an art exhibit by San Francisco artist Kal Spelletich featuring machines, robots,…