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A powerful Liebherr LH 120 excavator helps extinguish a massive scrapyard fire by grabbing and moving huge clawfuls of burning material. The machine also had help from a Cat 980M wheel loader that pushed smaller piles on the ground. via Digg Related Laughing Squid PostsExtreme Sandbox, An Adventure Company That Lets People Play With Heavy […]

A lost little piggy named Hamlet took himself over to the Home Depot in Portage, Michigan after a big bad 60 mph wind blew down the fence that was keeping him safe. Needless to say, the porcine visitor took both employees and customers by surprise but employee and animal lover Amanda James fed dog biscuits […]

MinutePhysics explains how to teleport Schrödinger’s cat to the Moon in a video that breaks down quantum entanglement and looks at what is currently possible. How to teleport Schrödinger’s cat: this video presents the full quantum teleportation procedure, in which an arbitrary qubit (spin, etc) is teleported from Alice to Bob by way of a […]

The ArtSpear Entertainment team has created an animated parody of the second trailer for Logan that finds Wolverine acting like an overbearing drunk. Hit the road with Hugh Jackman as the Wolverine faces his final and most devastating enemy yet: alcohol. To make matters worse, now he has to babysit a problem child and a […]

“Mean Bean” by editor John Loberger recut clips of Rowan Atkinson‘s bumbling Mr. Bean to turn the character into a violent maniac. via reddit Related Laughing Squid PostsA Vintage ‘Star Wars’ Commercial Recut With Clips From the New Blooper Reel‘Seinfeld’ Footage Edited Into a Dramatic Film Trailer About George CostanzaMerry Christmas, Mr. Bean

On a tenacious episode of the Learn Quick series, determined Scottish YouTuber Mike Boyd taught himself to do a successful tailwhip on a scooter in a little under 4 hours. In the past, Mike pushed himself to learn how to play the violin, pick a lock, juggle, and solve a Rubik’s cube. A post shared […]

Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast) and Jimmy Fallon sing a medley of Disney songs using different vocal effects in the Tonight Show game “Box of Microphones”. Related Laughing Squid PostsHistory of TV Theme Songs with Jimmy Fallon & Guys With Kids CastJimmy Fallon and Rashida Jones Sing Holiday Parodies of Popular Songs on […]

A post shared by Attaboy (@attayumfactory) on Feb 18, 2017 at 12:22pm PST Hi-Fructose Magazine co-founder Attaboy is planting 100 hand painted mushrooms across America for a fun scavenger hunt. Mushrooms are popping up in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Virginia, and Ohio. The latest mushroom was found by Lauren Gardiner at Soap Plant […]

No-logram is a project by Brussels, Belgium visual artist Joanie Lemercier where he creates eerie, yet awesome, interactive ghost projections using fine water particles and projectors. His tracking technology used in the project allows himself and others to either become part of or manipulate the projections. I’m now developing a technique using super fine particles […]

In late February, San Francisco Fire Fightersen endured the harsh wind and slippery rocks of Fort Funston to rescue a confused husky who was stranded on the side of a cliff. Working together, they created a pulley system that allowed one rescuer to be lowered down, attach a harness to the frightened dog and be […]

In a helpful episode in their series of incredibly helpful videos, the School of Life offers insightful advice about learning to love and value oneself as equal to anyone else, which in turn can help to overcome paralyzing shyness in a social situation. Someone becomes a cosmopolitan not on the basis of having a buoyant […]

The premiere episode of the “100 Years of Beauty” channel by WatchCut Video provides a visual history of the past 100 years of male beauty in India as modeled by Amandeep Kainth, whose hair and styling were done in correlation with the expertly researched trends of each decade. Attention all 100 Years of Beauty fans! […]

A group of passengers waiting at an Amtrak platform were showered with snow as a fast-moving incoming train plowed through tracks that had not yet been cleared from Winter Storm Stella that hit the East coast over the past week. via reddit Related Laughing Squid PostsEerily Elegant Slow Motion Footage of Subway Passengers Waiting for […]

Bob and Christine of Lockpicking Extreme have created a very handy and stylish pair of silver earrings that cleverly hide a complete lock pick set in plain sight. Currently, there are two styles to choose from – a decorative open triangle or a swirly heart.

Robotics artist Neil Mendoza, the creative mind behind the Electric Knife Orchestra and the Hamster Drawing Machine, has outdone himself with Rock Band, an amazing MIDI controlled mechanical xylophone that makes music with rocks. Rock Band was created as part of the Autodesk Artist In Residence program and instructions are readily available online. The rock […]

In a creepy-crawly episode of the Brave Wilderness series “Beyond the Tide“, the inquisitive Coyote Peterson peered under rocks in the tide pools on the Costa Rican coast to see what he could see. Among the creatures he found was a wiggly zebra worm, a warty seaslug, an angry little crab, and a reticent brittle […]

The team at Dazzle has created a live-action special effects video featuring a realistic and deadly Pokémon battle between two eager trainers. Things quickly get very heated. Related Laughing Squid PostsReal Life Pokémon Trainers Offer Random People Incense and Battle Pikachu in the StreetsPokéMecha, LEGO Figures of Pokémon as Robot MechsWarplanes, Disney’s Animated Movie ‘Planes’ […]

Rambro the Angry Ram, who enjoys confronting all sorts of giant obstacles, grew hilariously frustrated by a simple game of tetherball that videographer Marty Todd had hung for Rambro’s enjoyment. What happens when you leave a tetherball in the forest? The Angry Ram can’t resist a good ramming session. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Bear Has […]

Scientist Leigh Orf and his research team from the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at University of Wisconsin-Madison used a powerful supercomputer to simulate the formation of a powerful supercell that created a series of monstrous tornadoes in 2011 that hit Oklahoma. The team was able to gather valuable data on one particular […]

The Cape Town Cycle Tour in South Africa, the world’s largest individually timed cycling race, was cancelled on March 12th when extreme winds swept through the area, blowing cyclists backwards and causing a few people to fall over. via Boing Boing Related Laughing Squid PostsA Tenacious Ostrich Chases a Trio of Bicyclists Around the Cape […]

Norwegian musician and composer Mari Lesteberg of Fraction Distraction has created a fascinating collection of musical MIDI pattern drawings that tell a story with music and colorful imagery. Mari depicts a classic level from the Super Mario Bros. video game, the fairy tale adventures of a little girl, and a scene where vehicles are driving […]

Hushme is a mask that resembles the one Bane wears in The Dark Knight Rises, but is actually used to silence the wearer’s voice for phone privacy in public places. The device covers the wearer’s mouth and covers up the sound of their voice with “masking sounds” that can be selected and customized from the […]

Nimuno Loops can turn anything into a LEGO compatible surface using flexible and posable tape that can be shaped and reapplied. The tape can also be cut to create different surface patterns. Imagine being able to build around corners, on curved surfaces, or even onto the sides of that sailing ship you’ve just spent hours […]

Young Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) finds the magical guitar of his hero Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt) and travels to the Land of the Dead in the upcoming Pixar movie Coco. The film was directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) and will be released on November 22, 2017. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban […]

The Nordstrom Topshop store is currently offering online, the rather unique “Clear Knees Mom Jeans“, a light grayish-blue, high-waisted, cropped tapered jean that has transparent plastic panels embedded into the legs. The total look combines the nostalgic feel of the 1980s with that of a shiny future. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Finally my knees […]

Professor Robert Kelly aka the “BBC Dad” who was hilariously interrupted by his children during a live BBC interview with BBC News from his home office, sat down again with the BBC this time with his beautiful family purposely in the room. In this second interview Kelly put to rest certain rumors that ran rampant […]

Eclectic Method has created a rowdy remix of quotes and sounds made by Eric Cartman in South Park. Eric Cartman at his worst, which is kinda always. Related Laughing Squid PostsLens Flare in an Image Looks Just Like Eric Cartman From South Park‘420 Mix’ by Eclectic Method Remixes Memorable Marijuana References in Popular Films in […]

Wendover Productions explains the history and economics of airline class distinctions, and predicts that “First Class” seats on planes will be disappearing in the future. Ticket prices for the different classes of seats vary greatly, but so does the amount of money each class generates for the airline, both in ticket price and price per […]

The talented Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin of Pies Are Awesome is releasing her very first cookbook, titled Pie-Modding, which is the first in a series mini books featuring full color step by step photo tutorials on how to “modify pre-made desserts to create epic, edible works of art.” Jessica‘s Pie-Modding eBook is currently available to pre-order […]

Computer and robotics hobbyist Mike McGurrin has created “The Yorick Project,” a creepy animatronic skull hacked so that it responds as Amazon Alexa. Mike’s clever creation was inspired by the Alexa hacked Big Mouth Billy Bass robotic singing fish that Brian Kane built last year. Mike posted the full tutorial on Hackster.io and wrote-up the […]

In the official trailer for the tenth series of the long running BBC show Doctor Who, companions Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) accompany the curmudgeonly Time Lord (Peter Capaldi) on a voyage that takes them to meet nemeses old and new, making it truly a #TimeForHeroes. Series 10 premieres April 15, 2017 […]

Ron Murphy made three wonderful timelapses of the snowfall during the “Pi Day” snowstorm. Heavy snow event on March 14, 2017 as Nor’easter develops and moves up the east US coast. A persistent band of snow stayed over the house for most of the day. This video from all 3 cameras is from 2:00 am […]

In of their incredibly insightful videos, the School of Life looks at how specific words within certain languages allow a person to easily access their feelings. Also addressed is how the limits of language can conversely impede the recognition of how a person feels. The right words help us to know ourselves; through their agency, […]

In April 2016, National Geographic posted a fascinating video that captured the loud, seemingly high-pitched, biphonic call of a rutting bull elk, comparing the sound to the screams of the Ringwraiths (Nazgûl) of Middle Earth depicted in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy tale Lord of the Rings and brought to life in the trilogy of films. […]

A 3D animation by Reigarw Comparisons measures the scale of the smallest known particles to the size of the universe itself, scaling up incrementally through subatomic particles, cells, animals, buildings, planets, galaxies, and even possible parallel universes in one continuous shot. Size comparison of the entire universe 2017 in 3D. From the fabric of space-time […]

In a piece for the wonderful Aljazeera interactive series “Media Theorized“, filmmaker Daniel Savage created a brilliant black-and-white animation that paid tribute to the seemingly prophetic words of the modern philosopher Marshall McLuhan who is most recognized for coining the phrase “The medium is the message” Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) was a Canadian academic whose work […]

The Albert Clock by designer Axel Schindlbeck requires users to calculate the time by displaying the hours and minutes as mathematical expressions. The added steps can help keep the brain active while doing something as simple as checking the time. The physical clock is available in white, red, or gray colors and there is also […]

Filmmaker Michael Tucker of Lessons from the Screenplay examines the disturbingly brilliant opening scene of the 2009 Quentin Tarantino alternate history film Inglorious Basterds and how the use of suspense within the scene was used to disarm the audience and set the tone for the rest of the film. This element of suspense is fairly […]

A post shared by ???(Muska)???? (@exotic.toshi) on Dec 31, 2016 at 12:38am PST Muska the Exotic Shorthair cat hilariously poses with human Finger Hands and Finger Feet puppets, which were created by online novelty retailer Archie McPhee. Muska’s owner amusingly set up the photos and videos to make it look as if their sleepy feline […]

Maxwell the Demon stars in a charming 1930s style animation that explains the concept of general relativity in just 500 words. Maxwell is also featured in similar videos that explain entropy and the “Arrow of Time“. Maxwell, 2nd class demon, continues the journey in the world of relativity. Inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and […]

In early February 2017, Best Friends Animal Rescue introduced the world to a loving little chihuahua named Cletus who never let his crooked overbite and shuffling gait (due to fused joints) get in the way of making lots of friends and even finding his perfect humans. Look beneath Cletus’s unique exterior, though, and you’ll see […]

Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin from Pies Are Awesome demonstrates how to construct a completely edible working Pi Day zoetrope pie that animates when it spins. The design uses shapes cut out of pie crust and built on top of a store-bought pie to celebrate Pi Day. Happy Pi Day! (3/14) Today’s tutorial features the first example […]

Almost Heaven Saunas has created a gorgeous collection of unique wooden barrel-shaped saunas designed to be used outdoors. Their signature Barrel Sauna, Canopy Barrel Sauna, and extra-large Grandview Barrel Sauna are available to purchase in a variety of lumber types from the Almost Heaven Saunas website. Almost Heaven Saunas’ signature outdoor sauna models are made […]

“The Last Train” is a lovely film by Matthew Knarr that documents the quiet determination of riders as they wait in the station to catch the last train of the night. Filmed in Toronto, Canada, the documentary has received a great deal of acclaim at a number of festivals. A documentary exploring the quiet, empty […]

Looper has released a new video where they unearth some of the untold truths about Marvel Comics‘ powerful character Wolverine, also known as Logan and James Howlett. They reveal that he was once beat down by a 12-year-old girl, he was introduced as an adversary in The Incredible Hulk #180 (1962), and that Hugh Jackman […]

Binging With Babish host Andrew Rea prepares some of Bob’s Burgers most popular punny patties, recreating the “Baby You Can Chive my Car” burger, the “Bet It All on Black Garlic” burger, and the complicated but decadent “Meatsiah”. Like Bob Belcher on the show, Rea grinds his own meat and uses fresh ingredients for the […]

Environmental scientist Morgan Pelt shared an absolutely adorable video of an orphaned baby rhino named Ollie at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Hoedspruit, South Africa who, after readily enjoying his afternoon bottle of milk, mewed and squeaked at the prospect of being left by himself. Ollie the orphaned baby rhino is one of many […]

The Dorothy Collective has released an updated version of their 2012 imaginary Los Angeles street map, titled “Film Map,” labeled with over 900 popular movie titles like the “Oscar winning La La Land and Manchester by the Sea.” Prints are available to purchase from the Dorothy shop. The Map, which is loosely based on the […]

In a highly definitive episode of Vox Almanac, the very knowledgable Kory Stamper, who works as a dictionary writer for Merriam-Webster, explains how new words are discovered, how they are interpreted, defined and how they affect and are affected by their context within the English language. The history of dictionaries involves a lot more than […]

Illumination Entertainment has released the second trailer for Despicable Me 3, an upcoming sequel to Despicable Me 2 (2013) and third installment in the Despicable Me film series. The new trailer features Gru (Steve Carell) meeting his long lost twin brother Dru (Steve Carell). Despicable Me 3, directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, is […]