Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
Cellfoam, A Banana Shaped Cover For Your Cell Phone
My friend Laird from Cyclecide makes the Cellfoam, a wonderful banana shaped foam cell phone cover. Here’s an example of one in use by Phat…
How Google Search Really Works
Here’s a secret behind-the-scenes look at how Google handles search requests. Thanks to Spacemonkey for the tip!
Draw Yourself As A Teenager Meme
Dave Valeza has started a interesting meme where he is challenging people to draw the teenage version of themselves. Here’s a great submission from John…
Jim Henson Explores the Process of Visual Thinking
Over the years Jim Henson created great series of muppet sketches that explore the process of “visual thinking”. It started with an episode of “Sam…
Tom Waits Press Conference Announcing Summer Tour
Tom Waits announces his summer “Gitter and Doom Tour” across the US with a surreal press conference and the cryptic acronym PEHDSTCKJMBA.
Twitter Follow Break by Someecards
The latest Twitter themed ecard by the fine folks at someecards. via Twitter
Salvador Dali Television Commercials
Salvador Dali appeared in several commercials during the 1960’s including Alka Seltzer, Lanvin and Braniff (with Whitey Ford).
Refaced Paper Currency, Adding a New Face To Money
Flickr user Joe D! has posted a brilliant gallery of currency that he has refaced, a project where he enhances the portraits on paper money.…
Power Tool Drag Races Build Day 2008
The Power Tool Drag Races will be having a Build Day this Saturday, May 10th from noon to sundown at Boxshop in San Francisco. The…
6th Annual Emerald City ComiCon
The 6th annual Emerald City ComiCon takes place May 10th & 11th at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle.