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Legendary Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant played a powerfully soulful NPR Tiny Desk Concert to promote his new album "Saving Grace".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Robert Plant Plays a Powerfully Soulful NPR Tiny Desk Concert for His New Album Saving Grace' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Postmodern Jukebox and Rogelio Douglas Jr. played a spicy vintage Havana style cover of the classic Eagles song "Hotel California".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Vintage Havana Style Cover of Hotel California' was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Rollerbladers Maisy and Allison transformed into a car, with one on the bottom as the car and the other on top as the driver.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Rollerbladers Transform Into a Car was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Catherine Hervais walks to a square near Centre Pompidou in Paris with birdseed in hand to treat pigeons for "stringfoot".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Compassionate Parisian Woman Removes Painfully Entangling String and Hair From the Toes of Pigeons was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Jim Henson visited Australian puppeteer Richard Bradshaw to learn more about combining comedy with shadow puppetry.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Jim Henson Learns About Comedic Shadow Puppets From Australian Puppeteer Richard Bradshaw was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Les Fo'Plafonds used squeaky pink pigs, rubber chickens, and other toys to play a funky cover of the "Pink Panther" theme song. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post A Funky Cover of the Pink Panther' Theme Song Played on Squeaky Pink Pigs and Rubber Chickens was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Dime Store Adventures talked about 30 of the most bizarre ideas and inventions he found in 1940s science magazines.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Bizarre Inventions Found in 1940s Science Magazines was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Name Explain took a look at the cities in the United States that have the same names as those in the United Kingdom.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Cities in the United States That Have the Same Names as Those in the United Kingdom was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Chef Frank Proto and Chef Adrienne Cheatham of Epicurious shared helpful tips for making five traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Professional Chefs Share Helpful Tips For Making Five Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes was originally published on Laughing Squid.

374 bagpipers played AC/DC in unison at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, breaking the record for "Largest Bagpipe Ensemble".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post 374 Bagpipers Playing AC/DC in Melbourne, Australia Break World Record for Largest Bagpipe Ensemble was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Bicyclist Matt Jones jumped through the gap between two autonomous containerless trucks at the exact moment they crossed at an intersection.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Bicyclist Jumps Through Gap of Two Autonomous Containerless Trucks as They Cross an Intersection was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A severely neglected pit bull was rescued by a very caring human who promised her a second chance at life if she just survived the night.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Severely Neglected Pit Bull Is Given a Second Chance at Life by a Very Caring Human was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Music and audio channel Mixed Signals looked at the "Howie Scream" sound effect, aka the "Gut-Wrenching Scream and Fall into Distance".subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The History of the Howie Scream' Sound Effect was originally published on Laughing Squid.

A mini-horse at R&R Ranch overcame shyness from painful feet to become a little fireball who zooms around the farm like a racehorse.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Mini-Horse Saved From Auction Zooms Around the Farm Like a Racehorse was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Atomic Shrimp made an ambitious apple pie using apples that were given to him by his neighbor as his only ingredient.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Man Bakes an Apple Pie That's Made Entirely of Apples was originally published on Laughing Squid.

DW Food visited Kaserei Eyweid AG in Zaziwil, Switzerland to learn how Emmental cheese is made and why the holes are so important.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post The Importance of Holes in Emmental Swiss Cheese was originally published on Laughing Squid.

Gina Barton and Rebecca Jennings looked into the history of "Friendsgiving" and how this casual potluck dinner turned into a reinvented cultural mainstay.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post How Friendsgiving' Went From a Casual Potluck Dinner to a Reinvented Cultural Mainstay was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"Girl With the Dogs" showed how she groomed a giant senior Saint Bernard who began to enjoy the process once he overcame a fear of water. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Gentle Giant Senior Saint Bernard Enjoys a Good Grooming Despite His Fear of Running Water was originally published on Laughing Squid.

An adventurous cat has been riding around in a clear basket that his devoted human Adam made for his bike so they could travel together. subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Cat Rides in a Clear Basket in the Front of His Devoted Human's Bicycle While They Go on Adventures was originally published on Laughing Squid.

"Starring Dick Van Dyke" is a PBS American Masters documentary about the legendary performer and his incredible rise to fame.subscribe to the Laughing Squid NewsletterThe post Starring Dick Van Dyke' - An Insightful PBS Documentary About the Legendary Performer was originally published on Laughing Squid.

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.