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The very talented Irish musician Banjo Guy Ollie played an amazing multi-track cover of “Bad Apple” from the Touhou Project video game series using a five string tenor banjo, a mandolin, a bouzouki, and a Kala u-bass. Ollie also generously provided the tablature for other musicians to play along at home. A fan-made video of […]

In 2011, musician Olaf Pyras debuted the incredibly impressive Glarophon, a unique percussive instrument made from handcrafted long glass tubes of varying width and sizes. The instrument was built by glassmith Rolf Wiemers of Glasblaserei Zellerfeld, who also created a Glasglockenspiel. (translated) Glass maker Rolf Wiemers, who constantly explores new ways to uses glass, had […]

The extremely talented master impressionist Jim Meskimen performed a live rendition of English alphabet using 26 different celebrity voices along with a clever accompanying rhyme that perfectly described them. Master Impressionist Jim Meskimen performs his famous “Celebrity Alphabet” in the voices of Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Sean Connery, Kevin Spacey, Ron Howard, John Malkovich, Ian […]

In her continuing project “My Life In 1.000.000 Frames“, talented French filmmaker Candice Drouet created a visual montage of in which she matches the scenes in Stanley Kubrick’s favorite films and other movies alongside the scene featured on their respective promotional posters. I like watching movie posters and try to remember from what scene they […]

Wow Dubai artist Jyo John Mulloor known for his fascinating series of custom-made helmets that look like shaved human heads, has once again applied his talent for photo manipulation with “Shoe Emotions” for which he merged different faces with shoes to convey some of his own specific feelings. Shoe emotions’ is my new personal project. […]

Everything Wrong With Pete’s Dragon (1977) by Cinema Sins Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing Squid PostsTeaser Trailer for Disney’s Remake of Pete’s DragonA Child Lost in the Woods Takes Flight in Disney’s Magical New Trailer for Pete’s DragonEverything Wrong with ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ in 12 Minutes or […]

A man in his late 20s struggles with the choice between going to grad school and opening a craft brewery in a sketch by Above Average. The sketch was written by Andrew Ford and stars Joey Dundale. He’s a white, middle class male. He’s both creative and chill. Tyler has to make a choice. Is […]

Artists Catherine King and Wayne Adams live on a floating island they built themselves off the coast of Vancouver Island called Freedom Cove. Among the island’s amenities are a dance floor, a lighthouse, and four greenhouses. The couple and their island were the subject of a recent installment of Great Big Story. Host your WordPress blog […]

Los Angeles video blogger and web producer Evan Puschak (a.k.a. “The Nerdwriter“) recently explained how director and writer Shane Black goes about making violence meaningful in his movies. Shane wrote the 1987 hit film Lethal Weapon, directed both Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and his most recent film The Nice Guys. Fans of The Nerdwriter can […]

Vox contributors Brian Resnick and Phil Edwards look at how the Olympic sport of race walking works and why it looks so strange. Race walkers must adhere to a strict set of rules about how they are allowed to move so there is a clear distinction between walking and running, and the result is a unique motion […]

Mark Powell from Rolls Royce Tampa Bay demonstrated an interesting anti-theft feature that stops people from stealing the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornaments from Rolls Royce vehicles. If the ornament is disturbed, it snaps down into the hood of the car and covered by a panel. Powell says the feature has been standard on all […]

In the latest of their “Literature” series, the School of Life offers insight into the life and times of author James Joyce, explaining how his incredible talent for translating a character’s interior monologue helped to create the now-popular stream of consciousness narrative device. James Joyce is one of the most revered writers in the English […]

In a very informative animation, Cracked tells the remarkable story of Eugène François Vidocq, the French former felon who went on to become the very first known private detective, the founder of the Sûreté Nationale, a highly respected criminalist and successful entrepreneur. Vidocq was so impressive that he inspired the creation of a number of […]

Eccentric inventor Colin Furze built a massive 360 swing in his backyard in Lincolnshire, England and took it for a spin despite his claims that he suffers from motion sickness and a fear of heights. Furze says he will be adding power to the swing in a future video, and also shared videos about building the […]

A photo posted by Roeselien Raimond (@roeselienraimond) on Jul 21, 2016 at 5:28am PDT In her gorgeous “Foxy Faces” portrait series, the talented Dutch wildlife photographer Roeselien Raimond has captured the wonderfully varying personalities of individual vulpine, as reflected in their exceptional features. …we still tend to grossly underestimate our fellow earthlings and regard them […]

The daring urban explorers Vitaliy Raskalov and Vadim Makhorov from On the Roofs traveled to Hong Kong to climb the 265 meter tall New World Centre. The duo scaled a construction crane on top of the building to capture a breathtaking view of the city. The team #ontheroofs suggests you to put off your affairs for the […]

In an animated episode of Great Big Story, legendary guitarist Randy Bachman of the Canadian band The Guess Who explained how he came up with the immediately recognizable iconic riff while lead singer Burton Cummings came up with the lyrics on the fly at a last minute gig in Waterloo, Ontario, after a long day […]

Kuma Films recently captured footage in Taipei, Taiwan of Li Wei Yang using her talented feet to effortlessly spin tables, umbrellas, carpet, and more. A video posted by Kuma Films (@kumafilms) on Aug 10, 2016 at 7:25am PDT music by Attom – “Her“ Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing Squid PostsRain Shield, […]

In a new animated short by Dorkly, they take a look at the most recent version of Batman (Ben Affleck) and how his recruitment plans for Justice League make zero sense. With Suicide Squad making monster bucks on its opening weekend, it looks like the DC Cinematic Universe has a real shot at redemption. The […]

Kurzgesagt explains how CRISPR technology and genetic engineering will change the future forever. The video gives a brief history of how humans have been modifying genes for centuries, explains where the technology currently stands, and looks at the pros and cons of a future where genetic engineering is much more prevalent than today. Designer babies, the end of […]

A photo posted by Adam Perry (@2slicesoftoast) on Aug 10, 2016 at 5:24am PDT Caring British father Adam Perry fixes breakfast for his family every morning. His youngest daughter, however, has severe food allergies. To add a little fun into her morning routine, Adam makes her incredible toast sculptures to enjoy and eat. His entire […]

17-year-old video editor David Garuchava of The Garo Studios has created “The Kingslayer,” an amazing supercut tribute to Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his difficult journey thus far on Game of Thrones. We previously wrote about David’s supercut tribute to Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Ned Stark, and Tyrion Lannister. Host your WordPress blog with Laughing […]

Sony Pictures has released the first official trailer for Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, the sixth and final installment in the Resident Evil film series loosely based on the Capcom video games. In the new film, written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, Milla Jovovich is back as Alice to finally end the undead […]

The List Show by Mental Floss has compiled a competitive list of interesting facts about the Olympic games. Host John Green covers facts about the first failed drug test, the only athlete to win a gold medal at the Summer and Winter Olympics, how many chicken nuggets Usain Bolt ate at the games in 2008, […]

Makeup artist and photographer Katelyn Galloway recently transformed herself into Buster Bluth (Tony Hale) from Arrested Development. We previously wrote about Katelyn when she turned herself into Ron Swanson From Parks and Recreation. A photo posted by Katelyn Galloway (@kikigmakeup) on Aug 8, 2016 at 12:38pm PDT Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related […]

Tested editor Norman Chan recently joined up with movie effect artist Frank Ippolito to watch as he created an awesome Star Wars themed refrigerator that looks like Han Solo frozen in carbonite. Footage of Frank’s build was shot and edited by Joey Fameli. Frank Ippolito unveils another dream build! His Han Solo in Carbonite refrigerator […]

In “An Instruction Manual To Oneself“, the School of Life offers thoughtful insight into the fact that humans, unlike machines, don’t come with instructions, but instead rely upon one another to communicate their emotional needs, wants and desires ahead of any prickly issues that arise. Most machines of any degree of complexity are offered to […]

Nora, the absolutely adorable polar bear cub was hand-raised by the dedicated staff at the Columbus Zoo after her mother rejected her just a few days after she was born, will be moving to her new home at the Oregon Zoo in the fall. The decision was made in order to provide an environment that […]

In response to his brother Hanks‘s very succinct explanation of how to vote in every state and territory, author and vlogger John Green presented the six most common reasons given for not voting in the 2016 United States Presidential Election and his eloquent counter to each. Green also spoke about a time he didn’t vote […]

In the fourth episode of the wonderfully cheeky series Golden Thrones, host Jon DelCollo who seeks out the best public restrooms in the world, stopped in at The Way Station in Brooklyn to explore and eloquently puntificate about their incredible TARDIS-themed loo. This is a type 40 TARDIS, able to take its passengers to any […]

A silly white-crested cockatoo joined a trio of adorable little kittens and began to meow and hiss in perfect imitation, seemingly in an effort to scare the young felines away. via reddit Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing Squid PostsMeow, An Adorable Parody of the Adele Song ‘Hello’ Promoting Cat Adoption at […]

Allec Joshua Ibay recreated the crash landing of 1989’s United Airlines Flight 232 in Microsoft Flight Simulator. When the DC-10 suffered a failure of its tail-mounted engine, the flight crew lost control of the plane but were still able to save the lives of 185 of the 296 people on board. The intense simulation of […]

The MSTR KEY by the MSTRMND Collective is a 20-in-1 key-sized multitool that easily fits on a key chain. At just half an ounce, the MSTR KEY adds a lot of functionality without adding much bulk or weight. The MSTR KEY can be used as a wrench, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, and more. MSTRMND […]

The Toasteroid is a unique toaster that is controlled by a proprietary app that offers a wide selection of fun designs that literally get baked into bread. Users can also toast designs of their own hand with the handy doodle function within the app. Toasteroid is NOT just a toaster. An ordinary toaster turns bread […]

It figures that I would find this in The Village. Director M. Night Shyamalan was spotted in the West 4th Street subway station in New York City thanks to a clever addition to an MTA notice about service changes to the M train line. via reddit Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing […]

http://webcomicname.tumblr.com/post/148298461689 UK artist Alex Norris of Dorris McComics has created “Webcomic Name,” his great new webcomic project where he posts a daily comic on Tumblr featuring little blob characters who face all sorts of silly and awkward situations. http://webcomicname.tumblr.com/post/148049095474 http://webcomicname.tumblr.com/post/148007510109 http://webcomicname.tumblr.com/post/148007470604 http://webcomicname.tumblr.com/post/148688562684 http://webcomicname.tumblr.com/post/148414482189 via Waxy Links Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing […]

Your Pokémon for Today is a website created by Pat McKenna (blimpage) that features illustrations of Pokémon that have been drawn and posted on Twitter by artist KC Green. KC Green is a crazy person who keeps drawing Pokémon. Many have tried to stop him, but none have succeeded. IN THE DARK, THE FURRY WITCH […]

A photo posted by Peach State Challengers (@peach_state_challengers) on Aug 7, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT Members from the Peach State Challengers club recently lined up 76 of their colorful Dodge Challengers to create a beautiful car rainbow in Georgia. More photos are available to view on the Peach State Challengers’ Facebook and Instagram accounts. A […]

The Maxtruck 2T is a uniquely designed forklift that is capable of moving in any direction, allowing operators to navigate the vehicle and what it’s carrying easily in tight spaces or around obstacles. The Maxtruck can also make us of different attachments like a service platform or alternative forks for different needs. via reddit Host […]

A photo posted by @hashimotocontemporary on Jul 10, 2016 at 10:45am PDT Mea Culpa is the upcoming solo art show by Washington artist Abigail Goldman at Hashimoto Contemporary in San Francisco featuring her collection of miniature, gory “Dieoramas.” Abigail’s show opened on August 4th, 2016 and will remain on display until August 27th. Each piece […]

A really sweet young dog named Cola took his first steps after he was viciously attacked with a sword by a neighbor in Samutprakarn, Thailand whose work shoes and helmet Cola chewed. The heinous attacker sliced of Cola’s front paws and part of his front legs, leaving the 1-year old dog in pain and unable […]

Today I Found Out host Simon Whistler explains how potatoes came to be called spuds. Whistler explains the history of the connection between the word and the tuber, although the origin of the word “spud” itself is less clear. Among other definitions, a “spud” is a “sharp, narrow spade” used to dig up large rooted […]

This post was sponsored by ThinkGeek via Syndicate Ads. For the past 10 years, we’ve been covering ThinkGeek’s crazy product selection from 8-Bit Ties to Star Wars Death Star Waffle Maker, but the retailer’s existed longer – since the time of Hampster Dance. How do you stick around for 17 years when pop culture moves […]

Carsandwater dropped spoonfuls of liquid nitrogen into pans of gasoline, isopropyl alcohol, and water to film how the liquid skates across the surface of each. Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Backyard Scientist Puts Out a Flaming Swimming Pool Using Liquid Nitrogen and Dry IceA Look at What Happens When […]

???????(??50m)?2016????????? #shingodzilla #godzilla pic.twitter.com/6F3SD2NQMd — ?? ? (@FUKUBLOG) August 1, 2016 Shinobu Yoshino recently posted a photo on Twitter that takes a look at how tiny the original Godzilla monster (50m tall) would be attacking moden-day Tokyo. via Wachima Transcription, RocketNews24 Host your WordPress blog with Laughing Squid Hosting.Related Laughing Squid PostsGodzilla Shaped BuildingAnatomical Guide […]

Vox and science writer Ed Yong explain how Antonie van Leeuwenhoek built his own microscopes and first observed bacteria in the 1670s. The discovery led to a better understanding of the world and the tiny organisms that helped shape it. Humans will probably always underappreciate the microorganisms that live inside us and all around us, […]

(Yes, Really) by Glen Tickle Father, comedian, and Laughing Squid contributing writer Glen Tickle currently has his upcoming comedy album, Yes, Really, available to pre-order on Bandcamp with all tracks streaming exclusively on Laughing Squid for your pleasure. You can use “laughingsquid” as a 20% discount code when ordering the new album by its release […]

Coffiest is a new coffee-flavored breakfast replacement by Soylent. The product has the same nutritional profile as Soylent 2.0, but with added coffee flavor and 150 mg of caffeine. Each bottle contains 20% of a person’s daily recommended nutritional requirements. Like regular Soylent, it can be ordered on a subscription basis to eliminate the need […]

Broad Green Pictures has released a red band trailer for Bad Santa 2, a sequel to the 2003 Bad Santa film starring Billy Bob Thornton as the foul mouthed Willie Soke. The dirty Santa is wilder, drunker, and badder this time around. Bad Santa 2 is set to fly into theaters on November 23rd, 2016. […]

While visiting SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, an unsuspecting tourist took her iPad out to take a picture when a mischievous dolphin playfully popped out of the water, grabbed the pink-encased electronic notepad from the woman’s hand and tossed it away. The iPad was immediately recovered, but will probably have to sit in a bowl of […]