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Bird keeper Ryan Pilgrim at the Melbourne Zoo shared how Zillie the cassowary is fed daily using a zipline that delivers fruit directly to her.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Zookeepers Feed the Flightless Cassowary at the Melbourne Zoo was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Alla Prima looked at the history of the painting "American Gothic", noting how it caused a great outrage from both rural and urban areas.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Why Grant Wood's American Gothic' Painting Caused Public Outrage When It Debuted in 1930 was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Rex Kreuger explored the historical evolution of screwdriver handle design, tracing its roots back to early 19th-century woodworking chisels.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The History and Design of Screwdriver Handles was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Moby played his 2026 album Future Quiet,along with other songs from his catalog, in the KCRW HQ studio before heading out to Coachella.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Moby Plays New Album Future Quiet' Live From KCRW was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Henry Winker encouraged Emerson College graduates to act with empathy and live fulfilling lives in an inspiring commencement speech.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Henry Winkler Tells Graduates to Act With Empathy in an Inspiring Emerson College Commencement Speech was originally published on Laughing Squid.

David Letterman joined Stephen Colbert to drop random objects off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post David Letterman and Stephen Colbert Drop Random Objects Off the Roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Picard Looking reimagined the computers aboard theUSS Enterpriseand theUSS Voyager with a blunt Australian persona.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Star Trek Enterprise and Voyager Computers Reimagined With a Blunt Australian Persona was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Luca Stricagnoli performed a multi-tonal fingerstyle acoustic cover of Dire Straits' "Walk of Life" on his custom triple-neck guitar.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Gorgeous Multitonal Cover of Dire Straits' Walk of Life' on a Triple-Neck Guitar was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Harrison Ford told the 2026 Arizona State University graduates to "Go Change the World" in a powerful commencement speech.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Harrison Ford Delivers ASU Commencement Speech Telling 2026 Graduates to Go Change the World' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A baby sloth, who was only days old when her mother was killed, was rescued by Fundacion Chuwie, where she was nursed back to health.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Orphaned Baby Sloth Thrives in the Care of Devoted Rescuers was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Name Explain talked about how Matt Groening of "The Simpsons" used street names from Portland, Oregon, to name several characters.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Matt Groening Named Simpsons Characters After Portland, Oregon Streets was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Half as Interesting used the Unabomber's Manifesto to explain how forensic linguists determined the suspect's identity through language.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Forensic Linguists Identify Criminal Suspects by Analyzing Their Writing Patterns was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Tia Carrere joined the Middle Aged Jam Band to perform a powerhouse cover of the badass Pat Benatar song "Heartbreaker".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Tia Carrere Joins Middle Aged Jam Band for a Powerhouse Cover of Pat Benatar's Heartbreaker' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

An unhappily married auctioneer couple, engage in a rapid-fire argument using the verbal tricks of their trade in a humorous SNL sketch.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Unhappily Married Auctioneers Engage in a Rapid-Fire Argument on Saturday Night Live' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Grandma Stand is a wonderful place where anxious New Yorkers can talk to a comforting, nonjudgmental grandma for free.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Grandmas Offer Nonjudgmental Comfort to Anxious New Yorkers at a Purple Lemonade Stand in Central Park was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Axen explained how ancient humans occupied their time, noting that pre-agricultural society worked half as much as post-agricultural society.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Ancient Humans Occupied Their Time was originally published on Laughing Squid.

David Hartley expertly broke down the many ingenious components that went into the recording of the Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Musician Breaks Down the Many Ingenious Tracks Behind Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Figure shared a video of two of its Helix 02 humanoid robots autonomously tidying a bedroom and making the bed together.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Two Autonomous Humanoid Robots Seamlessly Work Together to Make the Bed was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Redditor Candid-Acadia-2301 shared photos of adorable dumplings that look just like little squared-off goldfish. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Adorable Little Goldfish Dumplings was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Everything Explainer shared the strangest facts about the human body, including strength of stomach acid, length of DNA, and miles of veins.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Some of the Strangest Facts About the Human Body was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Musician Charles Berthouddonned a wig to perform a truly badass lightning-fast cover of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Badass Bass Cover of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Hope Mehlberg of K9 Konvoy converted an old school bus into the perfect vehicle to ferry her 20+ doggie daycare clients to the park.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Devoted Dog Walker Converts an Old School Bus Into the Perfect Vehicle to Ferry Canine Clients to the Park was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The BBC created a heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough and his decades of natural history documentaries for his 100th birthday. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Heartfelt BBC Tribute Honoring Sir David Attenborough on His 100th Birthday was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Blake de Pastino of EONS explained that aging is a biological paradox, noting that it's an inherited trait dating back to the Mesozoic Era.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Why Aging Is a Biological Paradox That Dates Back to the Earliest Mammals of the Mesozoic Era was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Luis Azevedo examined the many roles rabbits have played in movies, noting which portrayals stood out from the rest.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Most Memorable Rabbits in Film History was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Ukrainian dancer performed an acrobatic version of the "Hopak" that required him to squat, kick, and turn, all at once and without stopping.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Ukrainian Dancer Performs Highly Acrobatic Version of the Kazotsky Kick' for 39 Seconds was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Rowan J. Coleman examines the evolution of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" from TOS, noting how the origin novel bridged the gap.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How The Buried Age' Origin Novel Bridges the Gap Between Star Trek: TOS' and Next Generation' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Plushie Dreadfuls is an empathy-driven series of plush companion creatures for issues such as physical and mental health and neurodivergence.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Plushie Dreadfuls - Plush Companion Animals Representing Emotional and Physical Journeys was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Instrument restorer "Not a Luthier", showed how he turned an unwanted bass drum into an upright acoustic bass guitar that plays really well.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Instrument Restorer Transforms an Unwanted Bass Drum Into an Upright Bass Guitar was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Everything Explainer shared a list of the 15 deadliest animals on Earth, noting some that are obvious while others are surprising.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The 15 Deadliest Animals on Earth was originally published on Laughing Squid.

pARTyzant plays songs and musical themes on guitar using a spoon in his picking hand, resulting in a wonderful carnivalesque sound.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Guitarist Plays Carnivalesque Songs Using a Spoon was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The Swiss Guard played the classic Neil Diamond song "Sweet Caroline" in honor Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope from the United States. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Vatican's Swiss Guard Performs Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline' to Honor the First American Pope was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Chill Dude Explainslooks at everyday items and practices once deemed illegal for political, religious, or discriminatory reasons.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Everyday Items and Practices That Were Once Illegal was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Lexi Snyder faced her claustrophobia when she rescued a newly emerged butterfly trapped behind the bars of a crawlspace window.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Woman Overcomes Her Claustrophobia to Free a Butterfly Trapped Behind Bars Under a Crawlspace was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Robert Patano of Pursuit of Wonder explained, through a descriptive animation, what he considers the tragic paradox of self-awareness.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Tragic Paradox of Self-Awareness was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A TED-Ed lesson by Homework Studio explains how peek-a-boo games help babies to develop strong communication skills in the future.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How the Universal Game of Peek-a-Boo' Helps Babies Develop Strong Communication Skills was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A teeny tinyred-footed tortoisenamedTortellininever goes anywhere else without wearing a custom backpack to hold snacks.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Teeny Tiny Tortoise Wears a Teeny Tiny Backpack Filled With Yummy Snacks was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A partially blind donkey named Waylon cleverly learned to open the barn gate where his best friend, a goat named Willie Nelson, lives.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Partially Blind Donkey Bullied by Others Cleverly Opens Gate to Visit His Best Goat Friend was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"Simple Things - Surprising Histories" explained how cognac is a brandy made specifically in the Cognac region of France.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Cognac Differs From Brandy was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A starving sea turtle in Puerto Angel, Mexico, approached a ship to ask for help removing life-threatening barnacles from their mouth.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Compassionate Diver Removes Life-Threatening Barnacles From a Sea Turtle's Mouth was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Max MillerofTasting History prepared a traditional Victorian Welsh Rabbit (Welsh Rarebit), a toasty grilled cheese with a bit of spice.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How to Make Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit)', A Traditional Cheesy Toast From the Victorian Era was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Bardcore band Courseval performed a wonderfully lilting cover of the classic a-ha song "Take on Me" on a variety ofmedieval instruments.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Take On Me' Played on Medieval Instruments was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The Holderness Familyperformed a fun parody of"Mr. Brightside"byThe Killers, about going to bed while the sun is up. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Fun Parody of the Killers' Song Mr Brightside' About Going to Bed Early While the Sun Is Still Up was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Sprouts quite succinctly explained how traumatic events can result in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which causes changes in the brain.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How the Hypervigilance of PTSD Causes Structural Changes in the Brain was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Kate Janicki skillfully rode her beloved horse Penny through a local Dutch Bros drive-thru to surprise her sister at work.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Woman Rides Horse Through Coffee Shop Drive-Thru to Surprise Her Sister at Work was originally published on Laughing Squid.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra combined live music with animation to perform an immersive rendition of "Peter and the Wolf".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Combines Live Music With Animation to Tell the Tale of Peter and the Wolf' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Devon Massyn captured magnificent drone footage of the Kavachi volcano erupting explosively underwater for the first time in a decade.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Magnificent Drone Footage of the Solomon Islands' Kavachi Volcano Erupting Underwater was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Master instrument artisan Takao Iwai shared the incredible processes of handcrafting a violin and cello, each over the course of six months.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Japanese Artisan Spends Six Months Handcrafting a Violin and Cello was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Mr. Science marveled at how sea creatures in the ocean's twilight and midnight zones become stranger and larger as the water deepens.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Why Deep Sea Creatures Become So Much Stranger and Larger as the Water Gets Deeper was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Guitar scientist Jabez tested several legendary myths about guitars and their components to see if they would work in real life.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Musician Tests Legendary Guitar Myths in Real Life was originally published on Laughing Squid.