Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

Origins of At Symbol

The Ancient Origins of the Ubiquitous @ Symbol

April 6, 2026

Effeil Tower Secret Apartment

Inside the Secret Apartment at the Top of the Eiffel Tower

April 5, 2026

Shady Maple Smorgasbord Largest Buffet

Inside Shady Maple Smorgasbord, the Largest Family-Owned Buffet in the United States

April 4, 2026

Robotic Hand Tool

An Agile Robotic Hand That Can Tighten and Loosen Screws in Seconds

April 3, 2026

Popping Single Corn Kernel

Chef Pops a Single Kernel of Corn in the Center of a Wooden Spoon

April 3, 2026

Baby Ostrich Learns to Walk

Clumsy Baby Ostrich Learns to Walk With Help From Her Dedicated Keeper

April 3, 2026

True Facts Gecko

An Amusing Look at the Unique Physiology of Geckos

April 3, 2026

DJ Cummerbund Fat Thumping Girls

A Multi-Layered Mashup of Queen’s ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ and ‘Tubthumping’ by Chumbawamba

April 2, 2026

Water Loving Cat Bath

Water Loving Cat Waits Impatiently in the Tub for His Monthly Bath Time

April 2, 2026

Circuit Board Green

How Green Became the Standard Color for Circuit Boards

April 2, 2026