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Hannu Huhtamo is a Finnish artist who uses long-exposure photography to paint with light, resulting in gorgeously ethereal illustrations that seem to magically appear against the darkness. In conversation with Great Big Story, Huhtamo explained, “Darkness is the canvas and the light is my brush.” We have long summer nights that are warm and full […]

Elliott from Earth Nutshell took a camping trip to the edge of Turkmenistan‘s flaming Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as “The Door to Hell.” The crater was intentionally set on fire by geologists after the natural gas field collapsed into an underground cave, and it has been burning openly ever since. It’s 4am in the […]

Comic-Con HQ shared a very cool video clip with GeekTyrant, from an upcoming episode of Mark Hamill‘s new Pop Culture Quest series, that features Prop Store‘s Brandon Alinger reuniting Hamill with his original lightsaber prop from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Here’s a description of the upcoming episode: There was a time before the […]

While on an uncrowded flight from New York City to Reykjavík, Iceland on the last day of 2016, photographer Aryeh Nirenberg captured absolutely stunning footage of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) from high up in the air at 35,000 feet. With an entire row to herself, Nirenberg was able to set her camera upon a […]

Inspired by Batman‘s new speedwagon in the upcoming Lego Batman Movie, Chevrolet built a live-size (17-foot long) version of the superhero vehicle using over 340,000 LEGO bricks. The debuted the amazing work of art at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Chevrolet also released a hilarious animated video where LEGO minifigs harshly break down Batman‘s personality […]

A photo posted by Dustin Lincoln (@dlincolnart) on Jan 5, 2017 at 3:14pm PST Renegade Rick by Dustin Lincoln Gallery1988 (West) is currently presenting the official “Rick and Morty” group art show in Los Angeles. The event opened on January 13th, 2017 and will remain on display until January 28th. The talented artists’ wonderful works […]

Simon Whistler explains how troll dolls went from a gift by creator Thomas Dam for his daughter Lila to a billion dollar industry in a revealing episode of his series Today I Found Out. Although the dolls have had periods of great popularity, Dam himself was not always the person profiting from them. Thomas Dam […]

With help from his super cute little daughter, How to Dad creator Jordan Watson of Auckland, New Zealand demonstrates how to properly wash a car with the help of a toddler. We’ve previously written about Jordan and his helpful and hilarious parenting advice. Related Laughing Squid PostsNew Zealand Father Demonstrates the Right and Wrong Way […]

New York cartoonist Robert Sikoryak has created The Unquotable Trump, a Tumblr blog where he turns quotes that Donald Trump blurted out during the 2016 presidential campaign into classic comic book covers. https://unquotabletrump.tumblr.com/post/155206996634/after-jerry-robinson https://unquotabletrump.tumblr.com/post/155807269291/after-charlie-adlard https://unquotabletrump.tumblr.com/post/155527215970/after-gene-colan-and-tom-palmer https://unquotabletrump.tumblr.com/post/155481930580/after-an-uncredited-harvey-artist https://unquotabletrump.tumblr.com/post/155389868392/after-neal-adams https://unquotabletrump.tumblr.com/post/155164592974/after-dave-cockrum via io9 Related Laughing Squid PostsCovered, Reinterpretations of Classic Comic Book CoversMark Hamill Records Donald Trump’s Happy […]

Second Thought explains what NASA could accomplish if for some reason the space program was given the same $600 billion budget as the United States military. In this video we do a little speculating! What could NASA do with the US military’s massive 600 billion dollar annual budget? EDIT: Made a little mistake at 0:29…I […]

Trailers and BTS has shared a deleted scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens that features the powerful Wookiee, Chewbacca, stepping in to help out Rey and ripping off Unkar Plutt‘s arm. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Funny Animated Glimpse at What the Crossguard Lightsaber Scene From ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Might Look LikeStar Wars: […]

In the cold open to the January 14, 2017 episode of Saturday Night Live, actor Alec Balwin portrayed Donald Trump in a hilarious parody of the President-Elect’s first press conference in 167 days. The PEOTUS appeared to be a bit pissed off as he attempted to field a steady stream of questions from the media […]

Showtime has released a teaser trailer featuring Kyle MacLachlan returning 25 years later to reprise his role as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks. The 18 part limited series debuts on May 21, 2017. Directed entirely by David Lynch, the new SHOWTIME limited event series picks up twenty-five years after the inhabitants of […]

Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser of 2CELLOS perform a beautiful Game of Thrones Medley with the London Symphony Orchestra from their new album of film music, Score, which is now available for pre-order. The video was shot in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the location of Kings Landing from the HBO series. We are thrilled to announce our […]

Am I the ONLY one man enough to confront this #OverratedFlunkyLoser without resorting to an ad hominem assault? https://t.co/ac2j2KGryn pic.twitter.com/iH1XnPgOzm — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 14, 2017 Mark Hamill is back with a new Trumpster recording. This time he read Donald Trump’s tweets about Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech in the villainous voice of The […]

The very amusing web-series “Don’t Call it Frisco” by Vibrant Films tells the story of somewhat straight-laced Boston transplant named Pat who tries to make his away around the distinct eccentricity of San Francisco. His newcomer naiveté about the city causes him to find himself in odd situations with his work, his girlfriend and his […]

As a part of their Drifters Gallery, the Monterey Bay Aquarium captured absolutely beautiful footage of Polyorchis Bell Jellies moving their delicate tentacles to sail gracefully through clear blue water. Our bell jellies are ringing! These Polyorchis bell jellies are the latest gelatinous choir to put on a concert in the Monterey Bay, and they’re […]

An adventurous cat named Weston (brother to Ellinore) and his two humans decided to take advantage of the copious amounts of snow that fell upon the northwest United States and went sledding. Weston confidently rode upon his human’s back, standing firm as they started going faster down a hill. According to his human Jesse, “Weston […]

“Epoch” is an experimental short film by Ash Thorp and Chris Bjerre that takes a visually stunning tour of the solar system. Epoch is an experimental film intended to take you on a voyage through our solar system and beyond. It is a personal project orchestrated to share our enjoyment and admiration for science fiction […]

In a Westworld-themed episode of PBS Idea Channel, host Mike Rugnetta dug deep into the questions that the series posed about finding oneself and the different challenges that hosts and humans face along this path of discovery. First we may find a reflection of the belief that to find oneself whatever that means one must […]

The Late Late Show sketch “The Bold and the Lyrical” is a soap opera written using only Kanye West lyrics. The scene stars Bryan Cranston, Giovanni Ribisi, Reggie Watts, and host James Corden as they compete for the love of Jessica Biel. James, Bryan Cranston and Giovanni Ribisi battle over Jessica Biel’s heart in a […]

Video creator 007craft shows off the 10’x10’x6′ storage locker he says he has been comfortably living in for two months. The video highlights all the custom comforts and modifications he made to maximize the small space which includes a working sink, electricity, cooking area, and of course a 4K television and gaming system. 007craft made […]

In April 2016, JFKIAT, the management company for Terminal Four at John F. Kennedy International Airport, partnered with the Long Island-based Guide Dog Foundation to offer the area’s first post-security indoor pet relief area. The 70-square foot area is complete with astroturf, hose and an adorable little fire hydrant to make any dog feel at […]

O wad some Power the giftie gie us. To see oursels as ithers see us – “To a Louse” Robert Burns (1786) In the animated “The Mind Body Problem“, the highly insightful School of Life explains that the idea self exists in two parts; whom a person feels themself to be and the external package […]

pic.twitter.com/TNorErkZXf — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 13, 2017 Ryan Reynolds has released an awards season “For Your Consideration” video for his R-rated superhero film Deadpool. The Washington Post recently ran an article about the possibility of Deadpool being nominated for a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, and Reynolds has promised to respond should that happen. Could […]

A photo posted by Timmy Joe (youtuber!¡) (@watchtimmyjoe) on Jan 5, 2017 at 11:55pm PST Tech vlogger Timmy Joe, who lives up in Northern Ontario, went outside on a very, very cold night and captured the amazing sight of colorful light pillars that had shot high into the frozen Canadian sky. Light pillars are an […]

Jenkem Magazine sat down for an fantastic interview with Dan Mancina, a fearless blind skateboarder from Livonia, Michigan who uses his cane to perform all sorts of awesome tricks. Jenkem also compiled video footage of Dan chopping wood, playing frisbee golf, throwing darts, and shooting an assault rifle with stellar precision. How did you lose […]

Looper shared a video where they explore the dark side of everyone’s favorite fictional superhero from Guardians of the Galaxy. According to Looper, Star-Lord is quite the intergalactic jerk. Star-Lord has quickly risen to being one of Marvel’s most popular heroes, thanks to his role in Guardians of the Galaxy. But just a few years […]

Comedian Joe Bereta teaches everything that we need to know about how to read someone’s mind “like your are reading a friggin’ book” in a telepathic episode of the AWE me web series, Epic How To. Related Laughing Squid PostsTab, An App For Splitting Restaurant Bills With FriendsDelete My Browser History Medical BraceletA Detailed Breakdown […]

Kuma Films has captured footage of Curtis Crowe (a.k.a. “knifestuff“) performing all sorts of incredible tricks with his butterfly knife (balisong). A video posted by Kuma Films (@kumafilms) on Jan 11, 2017 at 3:08pm PST A video posted by Kurt (@knifestuff) on Jan 4, 2017 at 1:25am PST A video posted by Kurt (@knifestuff) on […]

A video by Tomasz Sakrajda shows a rotating blade powered by a tractor that quickly cuts long branches into firewood. Two people test the machine in the video, with the first person having much better luck at getting nice even cuts while the second person’s cuts are significantly more varied in size. Related Laughing Squid […]

Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin of Pies Are Awesome demonstrates how to make an edible TRON pie that glows when under a black light in her latest tutorial video. A photo posted by Pies Are Awesome (@thepieous) on Jan 8, 2017 at 8:00pm PST A photo posted by Pies Are Awesome (@thepieous) on Jan 9, 2017 at […]

The Fowndry is featuring an officially licensed heat-resistant silicone Darth Vader Oven Glove that is designed to look just like one of the feared Sith Lord‘s iconic gloves from Star Wars. Perfect for force-choking your foes and checking on your Welsh rarebit, the Darth Vader Oven Glove is made from heat-resistant silicone. Far more imposing […]

While appearing on the Tonight Show, actor Kevin Bacon and host Jimmy Fallon delivered a hilarious version of the iconic Kinks song “Lola” while recreating the original video dressed as the Davies brothers. Their adaptation, however strayed from the original as they reached for every single word that rhymed with the song’s title. I met […]

Photographer Pablo Zulaska filmed soap bubbles quickly freezing into beautiful icy globes in -20°C weather. Zulaska made a similar video last year and said it has become a tradition with his children. It became a tradition since last year, so as there was almost -20 degrees (Celsius), I made some freezing bubbles for my kids. […]

A photo posted by Susana Blasco _ COLLAGES (@descalza) on Jan 21, 2013 at 8:18am PST Antiheroes is an Instagram project, created by artist Susana Blasco, where she adds everyday objects to vintage photos to create humorous and strange portraits. Prints of Susana’s photo creations are available to purchase from her Etsy shop. A photo […]

Filmmaker and director Ben Cox of Gnarled Apple Productions has released Creatures of the Deep, a film about amazing UK artist Alan Williams and the fantastical creature sculptures that he builds from his extremely creative mind. Alan’s work is available to view on Instagram, Facebook, and his website. A photo posted by Alan Williams (@alanwilliamsmetalartist) […]

“Gadget Earth” by The Verge is a parody of the BBC nature documentary Planet Earth that focuses on the variety of gadgets on display at CES 2017. The Verge’s creative director James Bareham provides David Attenborough style narration for the video as drones and other gadgets stand in for the animal species seen in the […]

Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of “Weird Al” Yankovic is a box set that spans Yankovic‘s full career and includes every album he’s ever released as well as new unreleased tracks, a 100-page book of photos and memorabilia, and a replica of Yankovic’s signature accordion to hold all 15 albums on vinyl or CD. Pledge […]

Say It With Beef is a tasty online service that makes bouquets (broquets) of scrumptious beef jerky flowers and sends them out to that special someone, who may be hungry, to receive as a romantic and unique gift. Dozens of delicious Roses and Daisies are available to prepare and ship out in awesome pint glasses […]

Helmet cam footage captures snowboarder Tom Oye in Whistler, British Columbia being saved from an avalanche by an inflatable backpack he deployed once the ground began to fall from beneath him. The Black Diamond Halo 28 JetForce Avalanche Airbag Pack kept the snowboarder above the mass of sliding snow, and he escaped unharmed as another […]

In the upcoming original Netflix film, iBoy, a teenage boy named Tom (Bill Milner) suffers a beating at the hand of a vicious gang who also assaulted his friend Lucy (Maisie Williams). Upon recovering from his injuries, Tom sets out on a path of revenge for himself and Lucy using the odd super powers he […]