Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Blocklets, Incredibly Versatile Interlocking Building Blocks
Blocklets are a system of modular interlocking pieces that can be used to build anything from furniture to trebuchets. The pieces are lasercut from…
Bitcoin, A Peer to Peer Currency
Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency that is independent of banks or governments. The currency was started in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, and can be…
Volkswagen Camper Tent
Firebox.com is selling a tent that looks like a full size replica of a 1965 Volkswagen Camper. via Technabob
New York City Announces Plan To Become Top Digital City In US
Yesterday New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Chief Digital Officer for NYC Rachel Sterne announced their road map to make New York City the top…
Living In San Francisco Means…
Broke-Ass Stuart takes a look at what it’s like living in San Francisco on The Bold Italic, featuring illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton.
The Muppets, They’re Closer Than You Think
Here’s the new poster for The Muppets film being produced by Disney, scheduled for release on November 23. via Latino Review & The Webby Awards
Electoral Campaign
“Electoral Campaign”, an installation by Isaac Cordal in Berlin’s Gendarmarkt. via Wooster Collective
Time-Lapse Video of Clouds & Sky Over The Canary Islands
Daniel López made a beautiful time lapse video of clouds and sky over the Canary Islands. via Astronomy Picture of the Day
Lonely Robot Uses Meetup.com To Find Friends
Eric B. Shanks made a delightful short film about a lonely robot that uses Meetup.com to find friends. via BetaBeat
Cat vs Human Book
“Cat vs Human”, the hilarious comic by San Francisco comic artist Yasmine Surovec, is being made into a book published by Andrews McMeel. Proud owners…