Laughing Squid

a daily dose of unique and curious things

Popcorn Popping Shapes

The Science Behind Why Popcorn Pops Into Mushroom and Butterfly Shapes

May 19, 2026

Jolene as Dire Straits

Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Played in the Style of Dire Straits

May 19, 2026

Landlocked Nations With Navies

Why Some Landlocked Countries Still Have Navies

May 19, 2026

Rescuing Sparrow

Dedicated Dad and Daughter Free Sparrow Tangled in Plastic Inside a Hedge

May 19, 2026

Looney Tunes Not Aging Well

Comedian Hilariously Explains Why Looney Tunes Characters Haven’t Aged Well

May 18, 2026

Rogue One The Andor Cut

‘Rogue One: The Andor Cut’ — A Fan Edit That Seamlessly Bridges the Star Wars Series and Movie

May 18, 2026

Cat Demands Daily Stroller Rides

Bossy Cat Loudly Meows at Her Human to Demand Daily Outdoor Stroller Rides

May 18, 2026

Feeding Cassowary Melbourne Zoo

How Zookeepers Feed the Flightless Cassowary at the Melbourne Zoo

May 18, 2026

American Gothic Outrage

Why Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic’ Painting Caused Public Outrage When It Debuted in 1930

May 17, 2026

Screwdriver Handle

The History and Design of Screwdriver Handles

May 17, 2026