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“All Was Well” is a beautiful song by the Swedish band Wintergatan that features two new instruments, including one built with LEGO. Band member Martin Molin improved on his design for a music box by adding a paper-pulling machine constructed from LEGO, and demonstrated how he built it in a behind-the-scenes video. The other instrument […]

German professional race car driver Nico Hülkenberg of the Sahara Force India Formula 1 Team was recently able to bring viewers with him and allow them experience how Formula 1 drivers see the track and how incredibly fast their reflexes are. Nico did this by putting on a special pair of eye tracking goggles and […]

A photo posted by Obvious Plant (@obviousplant) on Jun 30, 2016 at 9:49am PDT Comedian Jeff Wysaski of Obvious Plant recently stirred up some trouble by leaving a hilarious collection of fake animal facts all over the Los Angeles Zoo. Jeff educated visitors by letting them known that flamingos are cheating bastards, Meerkats can surprisingly […]

The filmmakers at Corridor Digital have created “Red vs Blue,” a live-action battle between red and blue pop culture rivals. Iron Man takes on Captain America (Freakin Rad), Lady Sonic (Manzi DeYoung) mows down Mario (Jake Watson), a YouTuber (Shonduras) films a crazy cop (Niko Pueringer), and more. music by Max Gorelick Help Laughing Squid […]

Household Hacker recently shared 10 amazingly simple life hacks that may just save quite a bit of time and money. They demonstrate how to “make your own dishwasher tablets, fix a leak with a rubber glove, get rid of food burned into stainless steel, and much more.” Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge […]

In a patriotic themed episode of “Today I Found Out“, host Daven Hiskey explains why Americans annually celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, rather than on the day the Declaration of Independence was actually signed. It’s also interesting to note that John Adams thought that July 2nd, not July 4th, would be celebrated in the […]

Burger Fiction takes at the evolution of Steven Spielberg films over his 50 years as a director. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

John Oliver points out some of the things that the United States gave up when it declared independence from the British Empire. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

Dr. Kokichi Sugihara, an engineering professor at Meji University in Japan has created an absolutely astonishing optical illusion in which white cylinders appear to change shape in the mirror. This amazing illusion won second place in the 2016 Best Illusion of the Year Contest. Since this video came out, Make Anything recreated and revealed how […]

Rabbits infinitely multiply in “7 Billion”, a new wonderfully surreal animated short by Cyriak Harris. When I first had the idea for this video there were 7 billion people in the world, and I wanted to see what 7 billion of something actually looks like. I’m not entirely sure if I managed to create that […]

Peleg Design Studio, the maker of a many fun novelty items, has created the Zipmark, a fun book mark that cleverly unzips right at the correct page. Unzip your book at the right page. This playful and colorful bookmark, designed as a zipper, will tell you exactly where you should read on. images via Peleg […]

“Fabricating Performance“, a stunning short film by Syuko Kato and Vincent Huyghe, looks at the crossroads between human movement and robot machination by way of a graceful dancer interacting with metal that was fabricated in accordance with her choreography. Performance is presented as a process of fabrication. Reciprocally, fabrication is presented as a process of […]

Breaking a Monster is a documentary about Unlocking The Truth (UTT), the incredible teenage metal trio from Brooklyn who busked around Time Square for a while before they seemingly became rock stars overnight. BREAKING A MONSTER begins as the three members of band UNLOCKING THE TRUTH are all in 7th grade, spending their weekends playing […]

Life Noggin narrator Pat Graziosi asks the question “What If You Were Never Taught Anything?” and explores the ways a person’s brain would develop without any education. Education is essential, but what would happen if you never learned anything? Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

A photo posted by GOodM??rningUbuntu! (@goodmorningubuntu) on Oct 2, 2015 at 8:09pm PDT The Chateau Ubuntu is a 10-bedroom mansion at 860 Fell Street in San Francisco, California that hosts 38 very affectionate roommates, 27 chandeliers, 192 eggs eaten per week and at least 1,330 hugs in that same amount of time. Because the home […]

“Films on the 4th of July” is a video essay by Nelson Carvajal that features films that capture the spirit of independence. The video features clips from Independence Day, Born on the Fourth of July, The Sandlot, and many more. Historically, the 4th of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which happened on said date […]

Dave Hax demonstrates a clever collection of food life hacks that can make life a little easier in the kitchen. Dave shows how to separate egg yolks from egg whites using a clean plastic bottle, how to use a set of kitchen tongs for squeezing lemons, and more. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly […]

Drumi is a foot-powered washing machine that uses 80% less water than traditional washing machines and operates without electricity. The small machine is portable and can do up to five pounds of clothing per load. The Drumi is available for preorder now and is expected to ship in early 2017. Discover a new way to […]

Filmmaker Kaipo Jones of Kaipotainment has created “Batcat v Supercat,” a special effects-filled feline parody of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice where The Dark Knight Cat battles the Cat of Steel. We previously wrote about Kaipo‘s video featuring a feline Darth Vader battling its owner with a lightsaber. Help Laughing Squid grow with a […]

College Humor has created a funny, yet somewhat honest video that reveals the awkward truth about Fourth of July barbecue parties. Why don’t you let us do the grilling so we can avoid conversation for the rest of the party? Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

Bojack Horseman (Will Arnett) deals with fame and tries to answer life’s big questions in the season three trailer for the Netflix animated series. Bojack Horseman will return with all episodes streaming on July 22, 2016. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

Gabe Pyle has created a clever t-shirt design featuring 12 Animals that are definitely “not” an octopus. They really are, but sly little colorful octopus are posing in such ways to resemble each of the 12 labeled animals. Gabe’s design is currently available to vote on at Threadless to help it become mass-produced. None of […]

Upon hearing the cries of a lonely puppy, a sweetly determined and compassionate kitten at JoLinn Pet House in Taipei, Taiwan doggedly attempted to climb over the window barrier that separated the two. When she finally it made it over the wall, her cheered canine buddy offered up an enthusiastic welcome. via UPI Help Laughing […]

Voyage of Time is a new IMAX documentary by Terrence Malick about the birth and death of the known universe. The film is narrated by Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, and the trailer for the film features some of its breathtaking images and narration by Pitt. Voyage of Time will be released on October 7, […]

2K has released an announcement trailer for BioShock: The Collection, an upcoming value packed bundle of all three games and the single-player DLC all remastered for current-gen consoles. It is currently scheduled to come out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 13th, 2016. It’s been nine years since Irrational Games and 2K […]

To celebrate Canada Day, IFHT and CBC Comedy demonstrate how to be Canadian. The steps include learning Canadian jargon, appreciating Canada’s legal system, and taking advantage of the country’s healthcare system. From loonies to toonies and everything in between, celebrate Canada Day by learning how to be a Canadian. Help Laughing Squid grow with a […]

Super Guitar Hero has pieced together a wonderful compilation video featuring actors auditioning for familiar roles in HBO‘s Game of Thrones. The incredible Gwendoline Christie becomes Brienne of Tarth, Kristofer Hivju shows us why he is Tormund, Rose Leslie remind Jon Snow that he knows nothing as Ygritte, and more. via reddit Help Laughing Squid […]

“Tornado in a Jar” is the first episode in the series Oliver’s Science Lab, hosted by five-year-old science enthusiast Oliver. The young scientist demonstrates how to make a tornado in a jar, and he also gives useful facts and safety tips about tornadoes. Besides science, Oliver’s other interests include Hot Wheels cars and clarifying myths […]

How to Dad is a hilarious web series that follows a father who provides all sorts of amusing DIY parenting advice with help from his adorable little daughter. He gives great tips on how to get a baby to clean the house, how to hold a baby, put a baby to sleep, and more. Help […]

Inventor Colin Furze built an elaborate and loud doorbell system for his house, shed, and bunker because he was missing too many package deliveries while he was working. Each doorbell is designed for its environment, meaning they increase in both volume and level of eccentricity, culminating in the bunker bell, which includes an Uzi submachine gun […]

17-year-old video editor David Garuchava of The Garo Studios has created “King In The North,” a fantastic supercut tribute to Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and his epic journey on Game of Thrones. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

BreaksBricks has created a powerful LEGO animated breakdance battle that takes place between two adorable little robots in the middle of an old school arcade. The custom 1980s LEGO robots and arcade machines, designed by BreaksBricks, are currently available to vote on at the LEGO Ideas website for a chance at them becoming commercially available […]

Ridiculous tech billionaire Laird (James Franco) tries to win over his girlfriend’s skeptical father Ned (Bryan Cranston) in the new movie Why Him?. Why Him? will be released on December 25, 2016. Over the holidays, Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest […]

William Liddiard of Liddiard Wheels demonstrated his amazing set of handmade omni-capable wheels that allow a car to move in any direction whatsoever. It works! I had to improvise a lot, use the materials available to me, and work on it sparingly when I could find the time. I decided to put them on my […]

A photo posted by Skyspace Los Angeles (@skyspacela) on Mar 2, 2016 at 9:14am PST The brand new OUE Skyspace is a beautiful indoor/outdoor observation deck perched upon the U.S. Bank Tower, the tallest building in downtown Los Angeles. Offering stunning views that reach as far as the eye can see and 6,000 square feet […]

In a surprising report by Vox, researchers have determined that exercise is not the best way to lose weight. This is not to say that exercise is no longer a factor in weight loss, but rather the human body tends to burn more calories more efficiently through basal (resting) metabolism than it does through movement. […]

Davie504, the talented musician who brilliantly responds to submitted questions with his bass, did so once again by nimbly playing a bass solo that sounded odd going forward but correct in reverse. I recorded a weird sounding bass solo that sounds good when reversed! Here’s the result! Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge […]

Ben Schamma (a.k.a. “Maul Cosplay“) has created a fantastic live action video, after working at E3 2016, where he is in costume as Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher video game series and taking a relaxing vacation on the sunny beaches of San Andreas. Geralt struts his stuff to the Baywatch theme song, plays basketball […]

PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta had a recurrent neural network program write an episode of the show to explore the idea of whether computers can create art. The first half of the episode is the script generated by torch-rnn, and the second is Rugnetta explaining how the process worked. The next episode of the […]

Ethan Gilsdorf presents some of the real-world social advantages of playing Dungeons & Dragons in a TEDx talk titled “Why Dungeons & Dragons is Good for You (In Real Life).” Gilsdorf quickly explains the game’s history and how it is played, applying the skills players learn to real situations from his own life. The quintessential […]

Swedish Dynamite host Erik Johansson had a portable toilet that was beginning to leak, so he blew it up with with dynamite after dropping a final “bomb” of his own. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

Household Hacker recently shared 7 creative alternative uses for a clothes iron like using it to laminate documents, repair dents in wood furniture or flooring, cook food, and more. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

My Eye Spy is a new app that brings the classic game “I spy” to smartphones. Players send and receive photographs and have to identify the item their opponent has selected. My Eye Spy is a fun new take on the classic game ‘I Spy…’. Select a photo and object then send to your friend […]

Masquerade is a popular Japanese variety show, produced by NTV Japan, where competitive people from all walks of life have to creatively use props to represent a given theme. In a Masquerade video released in 2013, they featured a group of individuals who dress up as billiard balls and brilliantly act out someone sinking all […]

Musically trained engineer Koka Nikoladze, maker of amazing analog beat machines, also created Koka’s Bow Sensor, a computer sensor makes music when used with a bow. Koka’s bow sensor is basically a musical instrument. Or It rather extends various existing interfaces into bowed instruments. The bow sensor was designed and produced by Koka Nikoladze in […]

Timo the Ragdoll, the wonderfully curious and slightly conceited cat sat upright on his human’s comfy sofa to watch an adorable YouTube video of himself playing with Koi fish. Timo the Ragdoll cat is watching himself and his friends on the laptop, seems very suprised. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

Wisecrack explores the philosophy of Bill Murray and his detached comedic sensibility. Although Bill Murray himself only dates back to 1950, the roots of philosophy can be traced back as early as 15th-century Japan. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

“Throne Wars” is a mashup of scenes from Game of Thrones cut to audio from classic Star Wars films. The video was created by producer Felipe Haurelhuk and editor Christiani Buffoni for Darth Blender. SPOILER ALERT!!! A long time ago, in a Westeros far far away, nothing and nobody could stop the expansion of an […]

In partnership the newly released film, Now You See Me 2, Richard Wiseman of Quirkology demonstrates how to make 10 amazing optical illusions. Help Laughing Squid grow with a monthly pledge of support.

While spending time in Costa Rica, Brave Wilderness host Coyote Peterson had the wonderful opportunity to hand feed a baby toucan a some yummy fruit salad with a spoon. The toucan had fallen out of its nest as a hatchling and was rescued by the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit organization whose motto is “rescue, […]