Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

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

Time Visualization Language Spoken

How Language Influences the Way We Visualize Time

April 2, 2026

Apache Song Hip Hop

How a 1960s British ‘Cowboy’ Instrumental Became a Staple of Early New York City Hip-Hop

April 1, 2026

Silica Gel Beads Eaten

What Happens Inside Your Body When You Eat a ‘Do Not Eat’ Silica Gel Packet

April 1, 2026