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A Revised Paperback Edition of ‘Tales of The San Francisco Cacophony Society’ Available For Pre-Order
Tales of the San Francisco Cacophony Society, the wonderfully strange but true chronicle of the underground group’s historic run — compiled and edited by Kevin Evans, the late Carrie Galbraith, and Laughing Squid partner John Law — was oringinally released as a hardback book in 2013. Last Gasp has announced that the book will be...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Revised Paperback Edition of ‘Tales of The San Francisco Cacophony Society’ Available For Pre-Order first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cut in Half, A Hardcover Photo Book of Common Household Items Split in Two With a Waterjet Cutter
Cut in Half is a hardcover book that shows the very creative Mike Warren (previously) cutting common household items in two with a waterjet cutter just to see how things are arrange inside. Photographer Jonothan Woodward captures the remarkable result of these cutting projects with an acute eye for detail. What exactly is inside a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cut in Half, A Hardcover Photo Book of Common Household Items Split in Two With a Waterjet Cutter first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Why Treatment for Chemo Brain Is So Incredibly Elusive
Hank Green of SciShow explains why the foggy forgetfulness of chemotherapy induced cognitive impairment aka Chemo Brain is so very difficult to identify due to the wide range of cancers, treatments and historical data. Because identification is so difficult, treatment is elusive, yet not necessarily impossible. Scientists are finding some success with PAN-811, a ribonucleotide...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Why Treatment for Chemo Brain Is So Incredibly Elusive first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Woman Spends 56 Years With a Beloved Tortoise Who Was Given to Her on Her Tenth Birthday in 1962
In 1962, a little girl named Jeanna was given a baby gopher tortoise during her tenth birthday party at the Milwaukee County Zoo. From that day on Jeana and the little reptile whom she named George became completely inseparable from one another. George accompanied Jean to college, was there when she fell in love and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Woman Spends 56 Years With a Beloved Tortoise Who Was Given to Her on Her Tenth Birthday in 1962 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Sigourney Weaver Surprises High School Students After Encore Performance of Their Stage Adaptation of ‘Alien’
We previously wrote about the incredibly talented students of the North Bergen High School Drama Club who adapted the classic Ridley Scott film Alien into a theatrical production. The students reprised the performance on April 27th and the great Sigourney Weaver was a distinguished member of the audience. Watching our North Bergen students put on...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Sigourney Weaver Surprises High School Students After Encore Performance of Their Stage Adaptation of ‘Alien’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
George R. R. Martin Talks About Killing Characters, TV Collaboration and How The Avengers Inspired Him
During this final season of Game of Thrones, author George R. R. Martin sat down with Fast Company and opened up about how the sorrow he feels about killing off characters, whether or not the character was good or bad. Martin cited The Avengers character “Wonder Man” as an example of a bad guy who...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post George R. R. Martin Talks About Killing Characters, TV Collaboration and How The Avengers Inspired Him first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Frank Warren of PostSecret Opens Up About His Incredible Postcard Project on CBS Sunday Morning
In 2004, Frank Warren started a community art project where he asked people to anonymously mail him a postcard with one of their secrets on it. In 2005 he took the project online and it became the wildly popular PostSecret. Since that time, Warren has written books, given TED Talks and expanded the project in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Frank Warren of PostSecret Opens Up About His Incredible Postcard Project on CBS Sunday Morning first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Quietly Poignant Acoustic Cover of the Pink Floyd Song ‘Goodbye Blue Sky’ on Played on Harp Guitar
The musically gifted Jamie Dupuis played a quietly poignant acoustic harp guitar arrangement of the classic Pink Floyd song “Goodbye Blue Sky” from their iconic 1979 album The Wall. Dupuis simultaneously played lead, rhythm, and bass without any apparent extra effort on his part. Hey everyone! Here’s my arrangement of Goodbye Blue Sky by Pink...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Quietly Poignant Acoustic Cover of the Pink Floyd Song ‘Goodbye Blue Sky’ on Played on Harp Guitar first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Writers of ‘The Office’ Liken the Show to a Tiny Flower Peeking Up Through a Crack in Parking Lot Pavement
In an enlightening episode of the series Behind the Curtain, host N.T. Jordan created compilation of interviews with writers of The Office, who explain how the show is very heavy on the satire of daily life, but still found room to address and balance the delicate, hopeful nature of budding relationships that occur within a...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Writers of ‘The Office’ Liken the Show to a Tiny Flower Peeking Up Through a Crack in Parking Lot Pavement first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Why the Statue of Liberty is Bluish-Green in Color
In a quick but informative video, Geobeats explains how the Statue of Liberty was at first a beautifully rich and shiny copper color reflective of the material used to forge the iconic Lady Libertas in the late 19th century. That warm brown color was still apparent when she was dedicated to the United States in...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Why the Statue of Liberty is Bluish-Green in Color first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Recycled Tricycle-Powered Beetle Shaped Children’s Library That Expands Its Wings to Reveal Books Inside
Concerned about the pollution from abandoned bike-share bicycles and other industrial waste, Chinese artists Luo Yujie and Lu Zhuojian of Luo Studio created “Shared Lady Beetle”, a wonderful tricycle-powered micro library that’s shaped like a beetle with sturdy wings that expand the bookshelves within. The idea was inspired by a friend who teaches young children....Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Recycled Tricycle-Powered Beetle Shaped Children’s Library That Expands Its Wings to Reveal Books Inside first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Kristofer Hivju Who Plays Tormund Giantsbane on Game of Thrones Gets His Big Red Beard Trimmed
In 2014, actor Kristofer Hivju who plays the lusty Wilding leader Tormund Giantsbane decided to film his shaving experience while at his agent’s office. The stylist had Hivju sit in the styling chair where she made quick work of his big red beard. Perhaps this is where former castmate Jason Momoa got his inspiration to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Kristofer Hivju Who Plays Tormund Giantsbane on Game of Thrones Gets His Big Red Beard Trimmed first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Ultra Modern Enclosed Chair Made Out of a Jet Engine Cowling From a British Aerospace e146
The artisans of Plane Industries, formerly known as Fallen Furniture, have created a stunning, ultra-modern enclosed chair made from the “cowling cover of one of the four turbofan engines” from a British Aerospace e146 monoplane aka the “Whisperjet”. Only a few of this particular model was manufactured before it was entirely retired in 2002. Created...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Ultra Modern Enclosed Chair Made Out of a Jet Engine Cowling From a British Aerospace e146 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Emilia Clarke Goes Undercover as Jon Snow to Roam Through the Crowds of Times Square Anonymously
The wonderfully bubbly Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones went undercover as Jon Snow in order to roam anonymously through Times Square in New York City. Once in costume, Clarke wandered through the crowds, talking to other similarly costumed characters without giving a clue as to who she was. Clarke was there to promote an...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Emilia Clarke Goes Undercover as Jon Snow to Roam Through the Crowds of Times Square Anonymously first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Citizens of Deadwood to Fight for South Dakota Statehood in the Trailer for the ‘Deadwood’ Movie
In the trailer for the long-awaited, highly-anticipated movie that picks up 13 years after the final episode of the HBO series Deadwood, California Senator George Hearst (Gerald McRaney) returns to wield his immense power against the citizens of the South Dakota town during a statehood celebration. In order to get his way, Hearst turns his...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Citizens of Deadwood to Fight for South Dakota Statehood in the Trailer for the ‘Deadwood’ Movie first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Guide to Mustaches
A Guide to Mustaches by Tommy Siegel Related Laughing Squid PostsA 1998 Internet Safety Video For KidsDog MustacheMario’s MustachesFollow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Guide to Mustaches first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How H.P. Lovecraft Used the Scientific Discoveries of His Time to Create a New Genre of Fictional Terror
In a haunting Ted-Ed lesson written by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and animated by Jorge Jaramillo, narrator Christina Greer explains how the great H.P. Lovecraft pioneered a brand new genre of fictional terror that incorporated scientific discoveries of his time into the creepy fear of the unknown. Lovecraft sought to invent a new kind of terror, one...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How H.P. Lovecraft Used the Scientific Discoveries of His Time to Create a New Genre of Fictional Terror first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Vince Gilligan Explains How the Mission of Breaking Bad Was to Turn a Nice Guy Into the Epitome of Evil
In a fascinating episode of the series Behind the Curtain, host N.T. Jordan compiled interviews and footage of Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and other writers explaining how they came up with the idea for the series, the location and its main mission of turning a bland nice guy into the embodiment of evil. Ever...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Vince Gilligan Explains How the Mission of Breaking Bad Was to Turn a Nice Guy Into the Epitome of Evil first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Game of Thrones Co-Creators Share an Amusing Tale of Playing Slap Game With Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo)
In an animated episode of HBO Backstories about Game of Thrones, co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (previously) share an amusing but seemingly painful tale describing the time Benioff challenged Jason Momoa aka Khal Drogo (previously) to a slap game. Needless to say Momoa emerged victoriously, while Benioff went to the hospital. D.B. Weiss and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Game of Thrones Co-Creators Share an Amusing Tale of Playing Slap Game With Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo) first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Clever Chimpanzee Figures Out How to Watch, Scroll and Click Through Instagram Images on a Smartphone
An incredibly clever chimpanzee at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami used a smartphone to watch a video on Instagram from several days prior during which they and their caretaker Mike Holston were horsing around with each other. The chimp not only watched that specific clip but also exited out of the video, scrolled and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Clever Chimpanzee Figures Out How to Watch, Scroll and Click Through Instagram Images on a Smartphone first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Big Idaho Potato Hotel Available to Rent on Airbnb
Kristie Wolfe, who lives just east of Boise, was gifted the promotional, traveling 6-ton “Big Idaho Potato” after it was retired and replaced with a new one. Wolfe, who spent two years traveling with the potato, happily took possession and transformed it into a Big Idaho Potato Hotel that’s available to rent on Airbnb. Stay...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Big Idaho Potato Hotel Available to Rent on Airbnb first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The World’s Largest Bird Sculpture Sits Atop a Rolling Hillside in Kollam, India in Tribute to Women’s Safety
Artist Rajiv Anchal and a team of experience sculptors have installed an enormous concrete bird named Jatayu atop the rolling hills of Chadayamangalam in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. Jayatuj is not only the largest functional bird sculpture in the world, but is a formidable tribute to women’s safety and honor. The giant concrete...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The World’s Largest Bird Sculpture Sits Atop a Rolling Hillside in Kollam, India in Tribute to Women’s Safety first appeared on Laughing Squid.
How Marvel Works With the Pentagon for Equipment Access In Exchange For Positive Military Messages
In a highly insightful video essay for the “One Marvelous Scene” project, Sage Hyden of Just Write takes a look at how military propaganda has made its way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Hayden first examines the most blatant use of pro-military sentiment in the MCU with Captain America particularly due to it being...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post How Marvel Works With the Pentagon for Equipment Access In Exchange For Positive Military Messages first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cooperative Team of Outdoor Cats Defend Human’s Yard Against Incoming Attack of the Neighbor’s Dog
Whenever the neighbor’s little dog tries to come into their human’s yard, a well-organized team of rescued outdoor cats who works cooperatively to ensure that the incoming attack on their human’s yard is thwarted before it ever gets started. The little dog just wants to play, but these tough felines want no part. Amongst this...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cooperative Team of Outdoor Cats Defend Human’s Yard Against Incoming Attack of the Neighbor’s Dog first appeared on Laughing Squid.
The Prominent Role That the Exclusive Continental Hotel Plays in the ‘John Wick’ Series of Films
In advance of the May 17, 2019 release of Parabellum, the third installment of the John Wick film series, Lionsgate Movies has released a short featurette that takes a look at the prominent role that the Continental Hotel plays in the films, its increasing role within each chapter and the exclusive safety it affords to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post The Prominent Role That the Exclusive Continental Hotel Plays in the ‘John Wick’ Series of Films first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Steve Irwin Shares an Incredibly Tender Moment in 1997 With a Trusting Orangutan Mother and Her Baby
In an absolutely heartwrenching, beautiful moment from a 1997 episode entitled “Faces in the Forest” from the series The Crocodile Hunter , the late naturalist Steve Irwin shared an incredibly tender moment with a trusting orangutan mum who happily brought her baby over to meet him. The three mammals shared a beautiful hug while sitting...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Steve Irwin Shares an Incredibly Tender Moment in 1997 With a Trusting Orangutan Mother and Her Baby first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Handy All-in-One Indoor Dog Shower and Blow Dry Unit
The South Korean industrial design firm S2 VICTOR has created a wonderfully convenient, compact all-in-one shower, shampoo and blow dry unit for dogs that easily fits indoors. The auto-latching door prevents water and soap from escaping, yet easily overrides in order to manual to ensure the animal’s safety at all times. Once the showering process...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Handy All-in-One Indoor Dog Shower and Blow Dry Unit first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Kit Harington Takes Anderson Cooper on a Tour of the Game of Thrones Warehouse Where All Props Are Kept
During an interview with the long-running CBS show 60 Minutes, guest Kit Harington took host Anderson Cooper on a tour of the warehouse where all of the props, masks, and costumes from Game of Thrones are stored from show to show. Among the items that Harington pointed out included soldiers who died in battle, horse...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Kit Harington Takes Anderson Cooper on a Tour of the Game of Thrones Warehouse Where All Props Are Kept first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Hilarious Compilation of Incredibly Frustrating Situations
The humans behind the normally feline-centered Slivki Show created a hilarious compilation of some of the most incredibly frustrating situations that can happen (and have happened) to anyone at any time. These situations include a broken yolk, a dead firecracker, a stuck-on sticker, an uncooperative USB drive, tangled headphones, broken pencil lead, a broken cork...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Hilarious Compilation of Incredibly Frustrating Situations first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Craftsman Builds a Tasty Flying V Electric Guitar Using Eight Mega Jawbreaker Candies Encased in Resin
Burl of Burl’s Art (previously) has created a really colorful Flying V-style electric guitar using eight Mega Jawbreaker Candies. These softball-sized sweets were cut in half, shaped with a stencil and encased in resin before the electronics were put in. Despite some setbacks that were quickly resolved, Burl was able to play a couple of...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Craftsman Builds a Tasty Flying V Electric Guitar Using Eight Mega Jawbreaker Candies Encased in Resin first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Comparing the Accents of Specific Game of Thrones Characters With Those of the Actors Who Portray Them
Video editor Phillip Barker has created a couple of fascinating compilations that compare the accents of specific Game of Thrones characters with the accents of the cast members who portray them with real-life examples. These proven variances in speech show how linguistically versatile these actors truly are. Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Hound and Tormund Perform...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Comparing the Accents of Specific Game of Thrones Characters With Those of the Actors Who Portray Them first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Woman Shares Her Experience of Becoming a Minimalist in a Humorously Forthright YouTube Series
A rather forthright and humorous 27 year old woman named Lefie has embarked upon a noble life experiment of minimalism and is sharing the process through a series on YouTube videos. Lefie begins by introducing herself, her home and her routines before tackling more existentially encouraging topics such as slowing down, taking small steps and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Woman Shares Her Experience of Becoming a Minimalist in a Humorously Forthright YouTube Series first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Wonderfully Gregarious Iraqi Man Who Has Traveled to 70 Countries With Passport That Only Allows 30
Travel vlogger Drew Binsky shared his experience with a wonderfully gregarious man named Baderkhan Amer Badran who has traveled to over 70 countries in the world despite the fact that his Iraqi passport only allows for 30 countries without a visa. Despite these limitations, Baderkhan’s immense desire to see the world has allowed him to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Wonderfully Gregarious Iraqi Man Who Has Traveled to 70 Countries With Passport That Only Allows 30 first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Okilly Dokilly Explains How to Best Be Ned Flanders
The incredible Ned Flanders-themed heavy metal band Okilly Dokilly (previously) sat down with Rolling Stone to talk about how to best embody Ned. Each member explains that it’s not just the glasses, green sweater, and mustache that make a good neighborino, but rather, a mindset with which to become one. Okilly Dokilly frontman Head Ned...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Okilly Dokilly Explains How to Best Be Ned Flanders first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Brilliant Rotating Egg Clock That Uses Fading Photochromic Paint and a Violet Laser to Tell the Time
Jirí Zemánek of the Czech engineering group A²C who previously decorated stroboscoric Christmas ornaments during the holidays, used his EggBot Pro by Evil Mad Scientist (previously) to create a brilliant rotating egg clock. The clock, which updates every minute, is made with a photochromic paint-covered egg and a violet laser which work together to reveal...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Brilliant Rotating Egg Clock That Uses Fading Photochromic Paint and a Violet Laser to Tell the Time first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Jimmy Fallon and Mayor Pete Buttigieg Insult Each Other in Different Languages in Tonight Show Promo
While heading towards the stage door, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon encountered South Bend, Indiana Mayor and Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg as he was waiting in the hallway for his appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Fallon and Buttigieg chatted amicably for a bit despite the fact that Fallon had previously referred to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Jimmy Fallon and Mayor Pete Buttigieg Insult Each Other in Different Languages in Tonight Show Promo first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Tom Scott Visits the Cartoonish Steel Sculpture That Looks Like a Sheet of Paper Sitting on Top of a Hillside
In 2012, we wrote about Horizons, a steel sculpture by artist Neil Dawson that looks like a floating piece of paper sitting on top of a New Zealand hillside. More recently, vlogger Tom Scott adventured up said hillside on Gibbs Farm. This Kaipara Harbour location hosts a number of large artistic installations from a remarkable...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Tom Scott Visits the Cartoonish Steel Sculpture That Looks Like a Sheet of Paper Sitting on Top of a Hillside first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Fascinating NASA Study on How Space Affects Health Using Data From Astronaut Twins Mark and Scott Kelly
Wired senior writer Robbie Gonzalez had the amazing opportunity to speak with Dr. Francine Garrett-Bakelman who worked on “The NASA Twins Study”. This study took advantage of very rare situation in which twin brothers Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly who also happen to be astronauts. Mark had retired when his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Fascinating NASA Study on How Space Affects Health Using Data From Astronaut Twins Mark and Scott Kelly first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Bewildered Dog Has No Idea What to Do After He Finally Catches His Elusive Tail
My friend’s dog, Max, finally caught its tail, and then didn’t know what to do with itself anymore. pic.twitter.com/Cl2HOZimW0 — Satellite Man Law Man (@omw2innisfree) April 19, 2019 A very silly dog named Max finally caught his tail after chasing it without success. Once said tail was caught, however, Max had no idea what to...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Bewildered Dog Has No Idea What to Do After He Finally Catches His Elusive Tail first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Negativland Warns About Data Privacy in a Dystopian Music Video for the Spoken Word Song ‘More Data’
A rather dystopian video by Ryan Worsley for the Negativland spoken word song “More Data”, warns of data privacy violations within a surveillance state. The lyrics also address the origins of how we got here in the first place. When did online life become a non-stop Turing test? And when did humans become the ones...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Negativland Warns About Data Privacy in a Dystopian Music Video for the Spoken Word Song ‘More Data’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Cat Saving Up to Get Other Tattoo Sleeve Done
This cat is going to look really rad when they have enough money to get their other tattoo sleeve done. via Miss Cellania Related Laughing Squid PostsParents Get Giant Tattoos to Make Their Young Daughter Feel Better About Her Large Red BirthmarkPhotojojo! The Book, Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY IdeasBackpacker Gets Giant World Map...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Cat Saving Up to Get Other Tattoo Sleeve Done first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Freddie Mercury Illustrated as Comic Book Covers
The talented Brazilian artist Butcher Billy (previously) imagined the late, great Freddie Mercury as comic book characters that are featured on the front cover. This illustrated series, quite aptly entitled “Planet Mercury Comics”, features Mercury’s chiseled jawline along lyrics and song titles from Queen. Prints and t-shirts are available through Butcher Billy’s online store. Planet...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Freddie Mercury Illustrated as Comic Book Covers first appeared on Laughing Squid.
An Industrious Mouse Tidies Up a Retired Electrician’s Tool Shed Each Night
Retired electrician Stephen McKears of Gloucestershire, England was puzzled to find the small metal items in his tool shed had been oddly yet neatly arranged with no clues left to explain how they got that way. After a few weeks of this puzzling mystery, McKears and a neighbor decided to first make a mess and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post An Industrious Mouse Tidies Up a Retired Electrician’s Tool Shed Each Night first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Courageous Cat Faces Off Against Oncoming Train
An adorable tuxedo cat sat bravely on the bridge to face off against an oncoming garden train. The fearless feline showed as much resistance as possible but wound up jumping out of the way just in time. This is the third video of a really cute series featuring kitties and trains. The first two feature...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Courageous Cat Faces Off Against Oncoming Train first appeared on Laughing Squid.
A Seamless Retrospective of the Marvel Infinity Saga Phase Three Leading Up to ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Freelance trailer editor Clark Zhu (previously) has created a stunningly seamless visual recap of Phase Three of the Marvel Infinity Saga. This amazing compilation, which took four months to make, includes the ten previous films of the series, leading up to the release of Avengers: Endgame on April 26, 2019. …An epic recap of Marvel...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post A Seamless Retrospective of the Marvel Infinity Saga Phase Three Leading Up to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Pixar Reveals Hidden Movie Easter Eggs on Easter
On Easter Sunday 2019, Pixar posted a really amusing compilation that specifically spotlights the Easter eggs in their animated films. Each frame points out the cleverly hidden item and then gives it context by showing how it connects to another Pixar film, even in the smallest possible way. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Series of Little-Known...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Pixar Reveals Hidden Movie Easter Eggs on Easter first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Kind Hearted People on the Internet Help Homeless Man Find Beloved Pet Rat Who Was Taken From Him
A homeless man named Chris and his pet rat Lucy are a regular and welcome sight on the streets of Sydney, Australia. One day when Chris stepped away to go to the bathroom, a well-meaning but misguided woman who believed the Lucy had been abandoned, took Lucy home with her. Luckily, the power of the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Kind Hearted People on the Internet Help Homeless Man Find Beloved Pet Rat Who Was Taken From Him first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Plastic Pollution Takes the Form of a Deadly Fish That Threatens Harm to Marine Animals in PES’s ‘The Fish’
In honor of Earth Day 2019, filmmaker PES partnered with the environmental group Protect Paradise to create “Fish” a powerful short stop-motion animation in which pieces of plastic pollution that once sat undigested inside the belly of a now-dead and decayed turtle form themselves into a deadly flopping fish upon the shore. Seeing that the...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Plastic Pollution Takes the Form of a Deadly Fish That Threatens Harm to Marine Animals in PES’s ‘The Fish’ first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Lucas the Spider Ponders an Interesting Specimen His Friend the Fly Brought Back From an Easter Egg Hunt
A delighted Lucas the Spider (previously) giddily gathered up colorful eggs that he collected around his yard during his first unintentional Easter egg hunt and lovingly placed them in a softly padded but rusty tin can where they’d be safe. Look what I found! I found another! I keep finding these eggs everywhere. I think...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Lucas the Spider Ponders an Interesting Specimen His Friend the Fly Brought Back From an Easter Egg Hunt first appeared on Laughing Squid.
Fender Builds Three Custom Games of Thrones Guitars With Sigils From House Stark, Lannister and Targaryen
The luthiers of the Fender Custom Shop worked with Game of Thrones showrunner D.B. Weiss to develop three different signature guitars for each of the show’s main families. This incredible “Sigil Collection” incorporates the animals most closely associated with each house. House Stark is a Wolf Telecaster, House Lanniser is a golden engraved Jaguar and...Follow Laughing Squid on Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard and Subscribe by Email.The post Fender Builds Three Custom Games of Thrones Guitars With Sigils From House Stark, Lannister and Targaryen first appeared on Laughing Squid.
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