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Max Miller of Tasting History prepared a pumpkin soup from a 1651 French recipe created by Francois Pierre de la Varenne.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post 375 Year Old French Pumpkin Soup Recipe From 1651 was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Cat Lovers Forum created a really amusing AI animation that shows the strategic precision behind the cat distribution system running smoothly.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post An Amusing AI Animation That Reveals the Strategic Feline Precision Behind the Cat Distribution System was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A grieving rescued donkey named Sammy at the Freedom Farmhouse Sanctuary found happiness with another donkey who wanted love.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Grieving Donkey Who Lost His Brother Finds Happiness With Another Donkey Who Wanted to Be Loved was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Weird History Food looked at the marshmallow, noting how it evolved from ancient medicine to a gooey treat once reserved for gods.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Marshmallows Historically Evolved From Ancient Medicine to Gooey Treat Once Reserved for Gods was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"The Back Focus" looks at the 1987 movie "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles", noting how impeccable timing and poignance made it a lasting hit.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' Mixed Impeccable Comedic Timing With Unexpected Poignance was originally published on Laughing Squid.

There I Ruined Itcreated a fully believable, amusing country song using the voices of 50 different country artists singing "cold beer". subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post An Amusing Country Song Made Up of 50 Different Country Artists Singing the Words Cold Beer' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Skier Andrzej Bargiel became the first to ski down the high altitude, low oxygen death zone" of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Skier Becomes First to Ski Down Mount Everest's High Altitude Death Zone' Without Supplemental Oxygen was originally published on Laughing Squid.

MinuteEarth announced that a Feline Family Tree poster is available for those who want to trace the family tree of cats.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post An Illustrated Feline Family Tree That Shows the Relationship Between Wild and Domestic Cats was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Jon Laymon shared how he sculpted a "life-sized" Xenomorph from the Alien franchise over the course of 20 days.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Artist Sculpts Life Sized Alien' Xenomorph in 20 Days was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Artist Karin Frank has created a beautiful series of luminescent wood reliefs that depict the Aurora Borealis as seen through a fisheye lens.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Beautifully Luminescent Wood Reliefs of the Aurora Borealis as Seen Through a Fisheye Lens was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Mike Okay traveled through Taliban controlled Afghanistan in 2025 to learn more about its culture, its people, and its political environment.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post British Man Encounters Extraordinary Kindness While Traveling Through Taliban Controlled Afghanistan was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The History Guy put together a compilation of the most kitschy items from the previous century from classic episodes of his show.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Nostalgic Compilation of the Most Kitschy Items From the 20th Century was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Artist and inventor Uri Tuchman updated the common tape measure by incorporating a motor, allowing it to automatically deploy.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post An Enhanced Tape Measure That Automatically Deploys was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Rakugo comedian Katsura Sunshine poked fun at the 47 different ways to say "Thank You" in Japanese while seated on the floor.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Comedian Pokes Fun at the 47 Different Ways to Say Thank You' in Japanese was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Veritasium explained how the cognitive bias of overconfidence can lead to dangerous and devastating consequences.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How the Cognitive Bias of Overconfidence Can Lead to Dangerous and Devastating Consequences was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A startling TED-Ed lesson by Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner reveals the devastating effects oflead exposureon the human body.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Lead Exposure Remains a Dangerous Problem was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"Remember When" listed really interesting facts about the sheer genius of "Schoolhouse Rock!" and how it made learning fun.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Schoolhouse Rock!' Animations Combined Clever Lyrics and Catchy Tunes to Make Learning Fun was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"Name Explain" looked at the linguistic structure behind goofy "Dad Jokes", noting that they fall under the larger umbrellas of anti-humor and puns.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Linguistic Structures That Make Goofy Dad Jokes' Funny in Their Own Way was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The History Guyrecounted the highly prolific history of goats and how they became the first livestock animal to be domesticated.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Highly Prolific History of Goats was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Animal photographer Tim Flach spoke with New Scientist about why humans find cats to be so unbearably cute.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Animal Photographer Explains Why Humans Find Cats To Be So Unbearably Cute was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Theo Jansen shared beautiful footage that shows how his wind-powered "Strandbeest" walking sculptures have evolved over time.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Extraordinary Evolution of Theo Jansen's Incredible Wind-Powered Strandbeest' Walking Sculptures was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A teeny tiny disabled bulldog learned to walk properly with the help of the caring people at the Cleft Rescue Unit in Rochester, New York.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Tiny Disabled Bulldog Puppy Walks for the First Time With Help From Caring Humans and a Fellow Pup was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Primate Economics explained the specific set of circumstances that led up to the Great Depression of 1929 using "monkeys" and bananas.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Great Depression of 1929 Explained With Bananas was originally published on Laughing Squid.

RobWordsexplored the global etymological roots behind words that define and count the measurement of time.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Global Etymological Roots Behind Words That Define the Measurement of Time was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Taiwanese musician Nini performs truly badass covers of popular rock songs on traditional Chinese folk instruments.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Badass Rock Covers Played On Traditional Chinese Folk Instruments was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Kurzgesagt provided a colorful look at how stress has evolved over time and its negative impact on health when not put to constructive use. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Stress Negatively Affects the Human Body When It Isn't Put to Constructive Use was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Emily Arsenault rescued a large wingless bumblebee on the road and then decided to provide a safe home for the bee to spend her final days.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Caring Woman Provides a Safe and Loving Home for a Wingless Bumblebee's Final Days was originally published on Laughing Squid.

French cyclist Aurelien Fontenoy climbed the 686 steps leading up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in 12 minutes and 30 seconds.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Cyclist Climbs the 686 Steps to Eiffel Tower's Second Floor in Record Breaking 12 Minutes and 30 Seconds was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"Brad and His Dad" is an amusing SNL animated short about a divorced dad who tries to find outdoor activities for his son.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Divorced Dad Tries to Find Fun Outdoor Activities For His Son in an Amusing SNL Animated Short was originally published on Laughing Squid.

An Asian small-clawed otter named Mr. Chow at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary loves being wrapped like a burrito after his bath.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Otter Loves Being Wrapped Like a Burrito After His Bath was originally published on Laughing Squid.

WDR Funkhausorchester performed an intriguing three part orchestral medley of theme songs from "James Bond" movies. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post An Intriguing Orchestral Medley of James Bond Themes was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Flatbush Cats has launched a new investigative podcast called "Underfoot", focusing on cat overpopulation in NYC.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Underfoot' - An Investigative Podcast by Flatbush Cats About Cat Overpopulation in New York City was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Shawn Gilmore compiled a fascinating archive of the prolific use of evidence string boards featured in popular culture.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Fascinating Archive of Evidence String Boards was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Get Er Brewed met with Guinness global brand ambassador Padraig Fox to take a grand tour inside the brewhouse at St. James Gate in Dublin.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Grand Tour Inside the Famous Guinness Brewery at Saint James Gate in Dublin, Ireland was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Philip Kaplan created a wearable "Emergency Subwoofer" that is very portable, allowing it to travel wherever more bass is needed.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Wearable Emergency Subwoofer' That Can Go Wherever More Bass Is Needed was originally published on Laughing Squid.

David Epstein explains how a person can use a "sampling period" to develop specialized skills in an animated TED Talk. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How a Sampling Period' Leads to Better Development of Specialized Skills was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Postmodern Jukebox and Amber Woodhouse performed a cover of the Stevie Wonder song Part-Time Lover" in the style of 1930s speakeasy jazz.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Lively 1930s Speakeasy Jazz Cover of the Stevie Wonder Song Part-Time Lover' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A big beautiful bunny named Hoppy Gilmore, who was originally being sold for meat, greets his devoted human at the door like a dog.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Rescued Bunny Who Was Raised for Meat Greets His Devoted Human at the Door Like a Dog was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Musician Mattias Krantz rescued a young octopus whom he named Takoyaki and tried to teach him to play piano.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Musician Teaches a Rescued Octopus to Play Piano was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Hank GreenofSciShow looked at popular Semaglutide medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, noting their pros and cons.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Pros and Cons of Ozempic was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Pat Fernandezof Pat's Soundhouse perfectly recreated the sound of a car alarm on a Khaen, which he then transformed into a catchy song.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Musician Perfectly Recreates the Sound of a Car Alarm on a Traditional Lao Bamboo Mouth Organ was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The Doobie Brothers performed a nostalgic NPR Tiny Desk Concert and also played a new song from their upcoming 2025 album.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Doobie Brothers Play a Wonderfully Nostalgic NPR Tiny Desk Concert to Promote Their New Album was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Weird History Food looked at the eternally bubbly history behind Coca-Cola in all its formulary iterations.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Eternally Bubbly History Behind Coca-Cola was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Lisa of All the Foster Pups has turned nighttime potty breaks for the senior dogs in her care into outdoor rave parties with glow collars.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Creative Woman Turns Nighttime Potty Breaks for Senior Dogs Into Rave Parties With Glow Collars was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The 1994 "Momentum" episode of "Bill Nye the Science Guy"featured a science parody of the Morrissey song "The More You Ignore Me".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Clever Science Parody of Morrissey's The More You Ignore Me' by Bill Nye the Science Guy' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A 40 year old rescued white-bellied caique named Turtle loves getting a gentle massage from her human's electric toothbrush.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Rescued Parrot Loves Getting a Massage From Her Human's Electric Toothbrush was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Ze Frankexamines the incredible praying mantis, noting how different species have evolved physiology that lets them hide in plain sight.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How the Praying Mantis Evolved to Hide in Plain Sight was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Musician Lord Vinheteiro quite deftly plucked out the tunes to popular songs on strategically placed rubber chickens of various sizes and tones.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Tuxedoed Musician Plays Popular Songs on Strategically Placed Rubber Chickens of Varying Sizes was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie of Thompson Twins spoke about their mega 1983 hit "Hold Me Now", which was based on a real event.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie of Thompson Twins Share How Hold Me Now' Was Based on a Real Event was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Miguel Lawrence performed an incredible rendition of "Flight of the Bumblebee" on sopranino recorder at lightning-fast speed.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Flight of the Bumblebee' Played Lightning Fast on a Sopranino Recorder was originally published on Laughing Squid.