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SciShow Space host Caitlin Hofmeister explains the story behind recent headlines about astronomers confirming an alien signal from space. Although the story sounds sensational, its real explanation more likely has to do with how data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey was processed or other unknown factors. Related Laughing Squid Posts‘PBS Space Time’ Explores a Few […]

John Atkinson looks at the Improbable Times we are currently living in on his latest Wrong Hands comic. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Motion Control Interface for a 3D Printer That Builds Creations With Spreadable Canned CheeseMysterious Tiny Doors Appearing Around San FranciscoA Supercut of Even More People Using Improbable Weapons in Movies

Vsauce3 host Jake Roper explains why humans are so focused on landing on the surface of Mars. The goal is nothing new, with references to humans landing on the Red Planet in literature that date back centuries. Roper explains why it’s Mars specifically that has captured humanity’s interest rather than another planet like Venus. Roper’s […]

Musician Dave Wave has released a video where he plays the top piano riffs of jazz tunes from 1899 to 1964 in 100 seconds. He performs hits like Scott Joplin‘s “Maple Leaf Rag,” “One O’Clock Jump” by Count Basie, Herbie Hancock‘s “Cantaloupe Island,” and more. What is a riff? A riff is thematic and serves […]

The clever folks at SGS Engineering in Derby, UK worked together to enhance and modify the foosball table in their office by switching out the standard handles with power drills. We’re big fans of a friendly game of foosball at lunch on the communal office table, but lately the game had become… well, boring. The […]

John Cleese and Eric Idle of the legendary Monty Python made fun of the ubiquitous trend of taking digital self-portraits with a witty new song entitled “Fuck Selfies“, which they performed live for Conan O’Brien. Cleese and Idle are currently touring North America together and discovering, amongst other things, that fans are not easily separated […]

A young man tries to take the garbage out on a very windy day and gets beat down by the trash can in a hilarious video shared by America’s Funniest Home Videos. Related Laughing Squid PostsHow Canadians Take Their Trash Out‘7 Days of Garbage’, A Thought-Provoking Photo Series That Shows People Lying in a Week’s […]

CollegeHumor has released a clever new video where they compare the similarities between the HBO series Westworld and the original Jurassic Park film. Imagine a theme park populated with things from the past that eight year olds love… Related Laughing Squid PostsHBO Adapting Science-Fiction Classic ‘Westworld’ Into a Series Pilot Starring Anthony Hopkins and Evan […]

Brian Kidd (a.k.a. “The Unipiper“) recently dressed as the magical Harry Potter and chased after a Golden Snitch while playing his flaming bagpipes in Portland, Oregon. Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Unipiper Dresses as Charmander and Rides a Poké Ball While Playing His Flaming BagpipesThe Unipiper Balances on a BB-8 Droid While Playing the ‘Star Wars’ […]

Leonard Cohen, the brilliant, prolific, award-winning, legendary singer, songwriter, poet and author passed away today at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82 years old. Friends and fan have shared their sadness for the loss of such an iconic artist. "Like a bird on the wireLike a drunk in a midnight choirI have tried, […]

“Light Cycles” is a low-fi re-creation of the the long, neon trails emitted by the Light Cycle featured in TRON: Legacy, that used highly skilled mountain bikers with LEDs mounted onto their back wheels. According to filmmaker Mike Gamble, the effect was hard-won. LIGHT CYCLES began as a dream, developed into a problem and spawned […]

As part of their Planet Earth series, Great Big Story visited the stunning Mont Saint-Michel, a timeless medieval castle that historically served as both abbey and monastery and sits just 1 meter off the coast of Normandy, France. While not always surrounded by water, the castle now sits atop a tidal island due to an […]

Food for All is a handy app that seeks to reduce food waste by connecting its users with local restaurants that are willing to sell the day’s remaining meals at a discount, rather than throwing them out. Additionally, the service will not interfere with charitable food donations as the restaurants determine when and what is […]

WALKCAR by Cocoa Motors is a laptop-sized personal transportation vehicle. The WALKCAR has a 13-inch carbon body that weighs just 2.8 kg, a top speed of 16 km/h, and a 60 minute run time per charge. Interested customers can preorder the WALKCAR now, and it is expected to begin shipping in September 2017. via Gizmodo […]

A photo posted by Popeye the Foodie Dog ???? (@popeyethefoodie) on Nov 9, 2016 at 5:35pm PST A sweet little dog with floppy ears and an absolutely adorable face named Popeye is a self-described foodie. In fact, one of his favorite things to do, other than hanging out with the family who rescued him from […]

Funny YouTuber Jenny Nicholson who likes to act out unlikely scenes, has put her unique spin on the HBO series Westworld in which she plays several roles in a pitch for a Western-themed park with realistic robots – the cowgirl originator of the concept, a bespectacled producer hearing the ideas and a knife-wielding host who’s […]

Kurzgesagt explains how fusion energy could work, its potential to provide unlimited energy, and its limitations as unproven technology. Related Laughing Squid PostsAIR 2015, A Giant Amsterdam Air Show Featuring Hundreds of Drones Organized With the Dutch Royal AirforceLawrence Livermore’s National Ignition Facility Is Going To Make A StarA Professor Demonstrates How to Topple a […]

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog appeared on The Late Show to crack jokes and explain how Donald Trump was elected president to host Stephen Colbert. The Emmy-nominated half pundit, half toy rottweiler believes Donald Trump won because of his clear campaign message: “I have a hat.” Related Laughing Squid PostsTriumph the Insult Comic Dog Speaks With […]

A photo posted by Matteo Stucchi (@idolcidigulliver) on Oct 17, 2016 at 10:57pm PDT Matteo Stucchi aka I dolci di Gulliver, a very talented pastry chef in Monza, Italy adorns his absolutely delicious looking desserts with toys and other miniatures that create playful and humorous dioramic scenes that tell whimsical little tales. New photos are […]

The CHiP Smart Cookie Oven is a handy, petite countertop smart device that properly bakes prepackaged cookie dough in less than ten minutes. The proprietary app programs the oven to the proper baking time for type of dough pod in use. The dough pods are available in different flavors and can be purchase through a […]

Foldylock Compact is a collapsible and secure folding bike lock designed by Seatylock. The lock is made from six hardened and rust-free steel links that are treated with a military grade polymer, and they fold down to a compact and portable size when the lock is not in use. Bike locks. Too heavy, too ugly, […]

Netherlands father, photographer, digital artist, graphic designer, and web developer Adrian Sommeling has created a wonderful photo series where he digitally inserts his son into all sorts of surreal situations. Adrian’s entire collection of photos are available to view on Facebook and his portfolio website. images via Adrian Sommeling via Photogrist, Design You Trust, My […]

Artistic filmmakers Thomas Blanchard and Oilhack have created a a lush visual composition that, similar to Blanchard’s past work, combines paint, oil, milk and liquid soap that is then filmed swirling under a macro lens. Entitled “Kingdom of Colour”, the bold royal colors – blues, purples, greens, oranges and gold – all evoke a noble […]

Wired asked sonic branding experts Steve Milton and Andrew Stafford to listen to and break down some of the most iconic and recognizable sounds like different operating system noises, ringtones, and video game sounds. Related Laughing Squid PostsCleverly Designed ‘Doctor Who’ Sonic Screwdriver Barbecue Tongs100 Years of Film History Represented In a Beautiful Montage of […]

Known for their wonderfully creative annual holiday adverts, British department store chain John Lewis partnered with The Wildlife Trusts to introduce the star of their 2016 season, Buster the Boxer. Buster lives with a bouncy little girl named Bridget, for whom her parents bought a trampoline for Christmas and which her father set up on […]

Great Big Story takes a look inside the nuclear bunker that holds a collection of rare and dangerous films. They interviewed archivist George Willeman who oversees the nitrate film collection at the Library of Congress facility in Culpepper, Virginia. As Willeman explains in the video, it’s the flammable nitrate the films were recorded on that […]

Firebox is featuring knitted Fast Food Socks that allow you to “sink your toes into a slice of pizza or a meaty burger.” Folded, the socks actually look like a stacked burger and slice of pizza. When unraveled, the socks “reveal stylish and minimalist patterns” that are delicious to the eyes. After years of hearing […]

Birdie is a simple parachute-like device for aerial photography with a GoPro. Users place their GoPro inside Birdie, set it to record or snap photos, and then throw Birdie into the air. The camera then captures an overhead view as Birdie slowly sails back to Earth. The designers of Birdie funded its initial run through […]

In his post-election monologue, a thoughtful Conan O’Brien invoked the words of Winston Churchill when he reminded his audience that the right to vote and the subsequent right to protest are beautiful things to which many people in other countries do not have access and should not be overlooked. He then called his old friend, […]

Online novelty retailer Archie McPhee has released a 16″ long vinyl Inflatable Turkey that almost looks good enough to eat on Thanksgiving Day. The Inflatable Turkey doesn’t require any cooking, just some huffing and puffing to give you a perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece. But don’t start deciding on white or dark meat yet, because this blow […]

Composer and pianist Sonya Belousova teamed up with filmmaker Tom Grey of Player Piano to perform a stunning Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration Medley in beautiful locations while she was dressed as numerous incarnations of Lara Croft. Fans of Player Piano can help support their future videos on Patreon. A photo posted by Sonya Belousova […]

Amsterdam filmmaker Daniel Mcilwraith teamed up with Fandor Keyframe to create a supcercut tribute to the past 113 years of cinematic space trips. The supercut takes us on a galactic journey from director Georges Méliès‘ 1902 French silent film A Trip to the Moon to Ridley Scott‘s The Martian from 2015. Related Laughing Squid Posts‘Final […]

Life Noggin host Blocko (Pat Graziosi) explains how terraforming could create a new Earth by altering the atmosphere of other planets and moons in the solar system to make them hospitable to human life. The video also explains the challenges presented by terraforming that humans would have to overcome for it to work. Related Laughing […]

Firebox is featuring Beardo Baubles, a series of small Christmas ornaments that men can hang from their beards to look a little more festive during the upcoming holiday season. Tis’ the season to adorn your face with these multi-coloured beardo baubles. Decorate your bristle batons with these merry trinkets and transform yourself into a walking, […]

Austin, Texas graphic designer Ilene Haddad has created a video where she gives a demonstration explaining why there is cork on the back of metal rulers. The cork backing helps keep the ruler from slipping on glass or polished surfaces and prevents ink from bleeding under the ruler. via reddit Related Laughing Squid PostsA Specially-Marked […]

Sneaky Zebra has created a new music video featuring a number of the incredible cosplays at Blizzcon 2016, Blizzard Entertainment‘s annual video game convention held in Anaheim, California to promote their many franchises. Fans of a Sneaky Zebra can help support their future work on Patreon. A photo posted by Sneaky Zebra (@sneaky_zebra) on Nov […]

A photo posted by Kacper Kowalski (@fot.kacperkowalski) on Oct 14, 2016 at 12:02am PDT Polish photographer Kacper Kowalski has found a truly unique way to combine his talent with his self-described “addiction” for paragliding by shooting stunning local landscape photos taken on his way down from very high up in the air. Kowalski spoke about […]

It’s kind of insane how well Blazing Saddles fits in with the trailer for HBO’s Westworld. (by @filminick) pic.twitter.com/fOnSp3K8Y0 — CAFE (@cafedotcom) November 3, 2016 Dominick Nero of CAFE has created an absolutely brilliant mashup that combines both images and dialogue from the somber, foreboding trailer for the 2016 HBO series Westworld with the 1974 […]

Gross Science host Anna Rothschild looks at how some animal species use vomit as a defense mechanism. If you’re attacked you could run away, fight back…or you could barf. Related Laughing Squid PostsAn Inside Look at The Fake Barf IndustryIncredible Animal Defense Mechanisms ExplainedThe Amazing Collection of Fascinating Features That Make Up the Chameleon

Ashley Holt, the Brooklyn-based winner of TLC’s Next Great Baker and Chopped, demonstrates how to create an edible replica of the striped couch where Pablo Escobar hid a great deal of his money during a scene from the highly-acclaimed Netflix series Narcos. Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Netflix Series ‘Narcos’ Explained in Under Four Minutes‘NARCOS’, A […]

Big Squeeze is a hand tool designed to help people get the most content outof squeeze tubes. The device rolls tubes through two interlocking gears that flatten it and forces out all its contents. With easy to grip ergonomic handles the Big Squeeze is a patented hand tool that quickly and easily empties any tube. […]

While promoting Planet Earth II, Sir David Attenborough appeared on the Graham Norton Show along with actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith, both of the highly regarded Netflix series The Crown. During the show, Attenborough shared a story about being charged by a wild rhinoceros while riding in a Land Rover in Africa. Norton then […]

JetJat Ultra by MOTA is a palm-sized, easy-to-fly nano camera drone with features like one-touch take-offs and landings, throw-to-fly, and the ability to live stream the camera feed directly to a smartphone. The drone fits inside its own controller to charge, and can fly up to five minutes on a single charge. It can even […]

Popular Vsauce host Michael Stevens had the wonderfully rare opportunity to sit down with Sir David Attenborough to talk about his amazing storytelling style, the striking similarities between the way animals and humans communicate and how technology has enhanced the study of animals in their natural environment, as shown in the long-awaited sequel series Planet […]

A photo posted by Amy Finkel (@twogunmathilda) on Oct 30, 2016 at 10:46am PDT On October 29th, Gothamist photographer Amy Finkel attended the 18th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest at Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn and captured amazing photos and a really adorable video of dogs (and their humans) dressed up in clever little costumes […]

Primitive Technology demonstrates how to weave an effective shrimp trap and cook what it catches using only materials found in nature and simple tools. Shrimp (and fish) traps are simple traps designed to catch aquatic life due to their shape. It consists of a simple basket with a funnel shaped entrance. Shrimp easily find their […]

Freaky the Scary Snowman has made a 2016 return in two new videos, created by Jay Karl of RipFilms, that feature the angry snowman frightening unsuspecting people as they walk past him in Columbus, Ohio and Salem, Massachusetts. We previously wrote about Jay and his other Freaky the Scary Snowman pranks around the country. Related […]

In “Death and Dynasties“, a timely follow up to “Rule for Rulers“, the very insightful CGP Grey takes a look at how and why rulers turn to family members, rather than onto key supporters, in order to keep their political power viable. Families pass power, or vie with other families for a turn at the […]

Mark Rober teamed up with tinkerers Ryan and David of Eclectical Engineering to build seven heavy-duty super soakers that shoot paint at their enemies. To help Mark’s chances in a paint war against his niece and nephews, he got a few last-minute tips and build ideas from eccentric inventor Colin Furze. Related Laughing Squid PostsA […]

Fidgetland has created a quiet and therapeutic Stephie Fidget Toy that will keep your hands busy while at work or at home to help with anxiety. It is available to purchase from ThinkGeek. If you are sitting at your desk and see a stray, lonely paper clip abandoned nearby, do you have difficulty keeping your […]