Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Crocheted Bike by Olek Under The Brooklyn Bridge In DUMBO
Last night in DUMBO I spotted this wonderful crocheted bike by Olek underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. photos by Scott Beale
Shotgun Players Present Beardo, An Original Songplay About Rasputin
Shotgun Players theater company, of Berkeley CA, kick off their 20th season with Beardo, an original and unorthodox telling of the story of Rasputin. As…
Gonzo: A Graphic Biography of Hunter S. Thompson
“Gonzo: A Graphic Biography of Hunter S. Thompson” is a new graphic novel by Will Bingley and Anthony Hope-Smith about the life of Hunter S.…
Helmet Cam Footage of Wingsuit Skydiving
“Exploring the Sky – Wingsuit Flying 2011” by Richard Schneider is a montage of helmet camera footage he shot during wingsuit skydiving jumps. See Also:…
The Incredible Mimicking Lyrebird Imitates Birds and Machinery
This video has not been overdubbed, that bird is really making those sounds. The Lyrebird is an Australian bird that has a knack for imitation.…
Giant Shoe Car
This drivable, giant-sized shoe car was designed and built by the Kang Shoe Factory in China as a promotional tool. It is constructed from the…
Photos: Mozilla Labs DemoParty Sneak Preview at NYC Resistor
Here are a few photos from last night’s Mozilla Labs DemoParty hosted by Tobias Leingruber at NYC Resistor, an amazing hackerspace located in Brooklyn. NYC…
Comic Books Reimagined as Vintage Used Paperback Covers
Almost exactly a year ago, British designer Fonografiks (aka Steven Finch) first posted his designs re-imagining classic comic books as used vintage paperback book covers.…
Astonishing Life Size Horse Puppet by Handspring Puppet Company
The TED talk “Handspring Puppet Company: The genius puppetry behind War Horse,” introduces puppeteers Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones, and their gorgeously life-like (and life…
World Backup Day 2011
March 31st, 2011 is the official World Backup Day. The official site has a few special offers from backup service providers, so now is your…