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Paramount has released the first trailer for Ghost in the Shell, featuring Scarlett Johansson emerging as the cyborg Major. The film, a live-action adaptation of the classic Japanese manga by Masamune Shirow, will be released on March 31, 2017. Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind […]

McDonald’s Italy is now offering the “Sweety con Nutella” (“Sweety with Nutella”) on their McCafe menu, a desert sandwich consisting of two bun halves with Nutella spread between them served in a burger box. A soft sweetness has arrived that you will not be able to resist. Try Sweety with Nutella now: soft bread with […]

A photo posted by Blake Faucette (@videoguyblake) on Nov 12, 2016 at 11:39am PST Christopher G. Moore wore an amazing Doctor Stranger Things costume to NC Comicon this weekend. His wonderful Doctor Strange meet Stranger Things cosplay even included a Eye of EggOmoto amulet. A photo posted by Christopher Moore (@ilikefilms) on Nov 12, 2016 […]

Just a few days ago, CGP Grey made an update to his 2011 video “The Trouble with the Electoral College” with information regarding the 2016 Presidential Election. Upon further reflection of the original video, Grey saw fit to correct some of his thinking around the data he used, but re-confirmed the highly risky endeavor that […]

In the beautifully animated short film “Somewhere Down the Line“, filmmaker Julien Regnard deftly tells the story of a man’s life through his car. Using very few words, the man’s actions are conveyed every time he drives away, leaving someone waiting for him to come back. It’s only when he gets left at the side […]

In a truly amusing BBC promo for an upcoming episode of Planet Earth II, a silly bear stopped for a moment and boogied down to the catchy beat of the 2005 Pussycat Dolls song “Don’t Cha” instead of being narrated by Sir David Attenborough. When you finally scratch that itch #PlanetEarth2 pic.twitter.com/DdAsDEoxEQ — BBC Earth […]

In 2009, someone on the Something Awful online forum posted a challenge to edit an existing photograph so as to make it appear ghostly or paranormal and it was from this challenge that the infamous Slender Man meme was born. This tall faceless ghoul with elongated limbs became the subject of many theories, folklore, myths […]

A photo posted by emmanuelle moureaux (@emmanuellemoureaux) on Nov 9, 2016 at 5:24am PST Emmanuelle Moureaux, a French architect and designer who lives and works in Tokyo used the inspiration she garnered from the rich colors of daily life in her new city to define her own specific style of “shikiri” This concept, defined as […]

Great Big Story explores the The Neptune Memorial Reef, an underwater memorial for the dead off the coast of Key Biscayne, Florida. The video covers the history of the reef and highlights some of its features with beautiful underwater photography. The Neptune Memorial Reef is an eternal resting place for ocean lovers that’s entirely underwater. […]

Parisian artist Anastassia Elias who is known for her exacting ability to create scenes inside small spaces such as empty toilet paper rolls, has once again proven her incredible skill with dioramas of ordinary life, that’s been carved on the inside of coffee cups and then backlit for greater effect. (translated) Two series of sculptures […]

The cast of Redrum: The Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Shining sing the song “Shinin’” at a live performance at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City on October 31, 2016. We first wrote about Redrum back in 2013 when they released an 11-minute teaser for their parody of the Stanley Kubrick horror classic. submitted via Laughing Squid […]

A photo posted by Katrina McHugh (@katrinamchugh) on Oct 31, 2016 at 5:44pm PDT “Eclipse” by Pink Floyd For her 100 Day Project, designer Katrina McHugh of Flight Design has created Lyrical Natural Sciences, a gorgeously line of prints that visually illustrate songs using minimalist images of nature on earth and in space. McHugh has […]

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is an upcoming sci-fi action film based on the acclaimed French graphic novel series Valérian and Laureline. The film was written and directed by Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, Lucy) and stars Dane DeHaan (Chronicle, Kill Your Darlings) and Cara Delevingne (Suicide Squad, Paper Towns). The movie will […]

Kitt-a-Boo is a cute wall hook, created by the Qualy design studio, that features a little white kitten that pops up whenever an item is hung on its fluffy tail. It is available to purchase on Amazon. This little Kitty loves to play Peek-a-boo with you. Each time you hang an item on his tail, […]

A sweetly napping tuxedo kitten named Whiske was woken up to the sound of an elusive finger that needed to be chased in a sort of homemade game of Whac-a-Mole that was made by Simon Newport,, her dedicated human. A few days later, Newport donned a pair of gloves and tried to play same game […]

Cracked spokesman Roger Horton returns with an “honest ad” for energy drinks, or as he calls them, “metal tubes of caffeinated sparkling chemicals.” Horton explains how the connection between energy drinks and extreme sports is used to give customers false expectations. Energy drinks are just like drugs except with cooler colors. Related Laughing Squid PostsSprayable […]

Engineer Shy Shalom has created a fascinating drawing tool that is able to generate a single line, multiple iteration Hilbert Curve without raising the pen. The different curve iterations allow for distinct designs to be drawn, such as the cat in this example. I added a calculation in the interface and this line is approximately […]

Squatty Potty has introduced Unicorn Gold, a bathroom spray that uses gold particles to eliminate malodors. The product’s launch video marks the return of the company’s unicorn puppet and handsome prince spokesman to explain that the spray is the bottled farts of magic unicorns. It works by creating a film on the top of the […]

Austin, Texas illustrator Chet Phillips has created Matchbox Art, a new series of vintage matchbox inspired illustrations featuring pop culture monsters from movies and mythology. Signed prints are available to purchase from Chet’s Etsy store. T-shirts are available to purchase from TeePublic. images via ChetArt submitted via Laughing Squid Tips Related Laughing Squid Posts‘Geek-Art: An […]

A team of Ukrainian and American creatives worked together to create the Flameflex, a tiny desktop fire tornado. The fire tornado team is currently raising funds on Kickstarter to help with manufacturing costs. People have always been amazed by the flame. The bright red fire colors and flame dancing enchant us. If you also see […]

SciShow Space host Caitlin Hofmeister explains the story behind recent headlines about astronomers confirming an alien signal from space. Although the story sounds sensational, its real explanation more likely has to do with how data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey was processed or other unknown factors. Related Laughing Squid Posts‘PBS Space Time’ Explores a Few […]

John Atkinson looks at the Improbable Times we are currently living in on his latest Wrong Hands comic. Related Laughing Squid PostsA Motion Control Interface for a 3D Printer That Builds Creations With Spreadable Canned CheeseMysterious Tiny Doors Appearing Around San FranciscoA Supercut of Even More People Using Improbable Weapons in Movies

Vsauce3 host Jake Roper explains why humans are so focused on landing on the surface of Mars. The goal is nothing new, with references to humans landing on the Red Planet in literature that date back centuries. Roper explains why it’s Mars specifically that has captured humanity’s interest rather than another planet like Venus. Roper’s […]

Musician Dave Wave has released a video where he plays the top piano riffs of jazz tunes from 1899 to 1964 in 100 seconds. He performs hits like Scott Joplin‘s “Maple Leaf Rag,” “One O’Clock Jump” by Count Basie, Herbie Hancock‘s “Cantaloupe Island,” and more. What is a riff? A riff is thematic and serves […]

The clever folks at SGS Engineering in Derby, UK worked together to enhance and modify the foosball table in their office by switching out the standard handles with power drills. We’re big fans of a friendly game of foosball at lunch on the communal office table, but lately the game had become… well, boring. The […]

John Cleese and Eric Idle of the legendary Monty Python made fun of the ubiquitous trend of taking digital self-portraits with a witty new song entitled “Fuck Selfies“, which they performed live for Conan O’Brien. Cleese and Idle are currently touring North America together and discovering, amongst other things, that fans are not easily separated […]

A young man tries to take the garbage out on a very windy day and gets beat down by the trash can in a hilarious video shared by America’s Funniest Home Videos. Related Laughing Squid PostsHow Canadians Take Their Trash Out‘7 Days of Garbage’, A Thought-Provoking Photo Series That Shows People Lying in a Week’s […]

CollegeHumor has released a clever new video where they compare the similarities between the HBO series Westworld and the original Jurassic Park film. Imagine a theme park populated with things from the past that eight year olds love… Related Laughing Squid PostsHBO Adapting Science-Fiction Classic ‘Westworld’ Into a Series Pilot Starring Anthony Hopkins and Evan […]

Brian Kidd (a.k.a. “The Unipiper“) recently dressed as the magical Harry Potter and chased after a Golden Snitch while playing his flaming bagpipes in Portland, Oregon. Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Unipiper Dresses as Charmander and Rides a Poké Ball While Playing His Flaming BagpipesThe Unipiper Balances on a BB-8 Droid While Playing the ‘Star Wars’ […]

Leonard Cohen, the brilliant, prolific, award-winning, legendary singer, songwriter, poet and author passed away today at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82 years old. Friends and fan have shared their sadness for the loss of such an iconic artist. "Like a bird on the wireLike a drunk in a midnight choirI have tried, […]

“Light Cycles” is a low-fi re-creation of the the long, neon trails emitted by the Light Cycle featured in TRON: Legacy, that used highly skilled mountain bikers with LEDs mounted onto their back wheels. According to filmmaker Mike Gamble, the effect was hard-won. LIGHT CYCLES began as a dream, developed into a problem and spawned […]

As part of their Planet Earth series, Great Big Story visited the stunning Mont Saint-Michel, a timeless medieval castle that historically served as both abbey and monastery and sits just 1 meter off the coast of Normandy, France. While not always surrounded by water, the castle now sits atop a tidal island due to an […]

Food for All is a handy app that seeks to reduce food waste by connecting its users with local restaurants that are willing to sell the day’s remaining meals at a discount, rather than throwing them out. Additionally, the service will not interfere with charitable food donations as the restaurants determine when and what is […]

WALKCAR by Cocoa Motors is a laptop-sized personal transportation vehicle. The WALKCAR has a 13-inch carbon body that weighs just 2.8 kg, a top speed of 16 km/h, and a 60 minute run time per charge. Interested customers can preorder the WALKCAR now, and it is expected to begin shipping in September 2017. via Gizmodo […]

A photo posted by Popeye the Foodie Dog ???? (@popeyethefoodie) on Nov 9, 2016 at 5:35pm PST A sweet little dog with floppy ears and an absolutely adorable face named Popeye is a self-described foodie. In fact, one of his favorite things to do, other than hanging out with the family who rescued him from […]

Funny YouTuber Jenny Nicholson who likes to act out unlikely scenes, has put her unique spin on the HBO series Westworld in which she plays several roles in a pitch for a Western-themed park with realistic robots – the cowgirl originator of the concept, a bespectacled producer hearing the ideas and a knife-wielding host who’s […]

Kurzgesagt explains how fusion energy could work, its potential to provide unlimited energy, and its limitations as unproven technology. Related Laughing Squid PostsAIR 2015, A Giant Amsterdam Air Show Featuring Hundreds of Drones Organized With the Dutch Royal AirforceLawrence Livermore’s National Ignition Facility Is Going To Make A StarA Professor Demonstrates How to Topple a […]

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog appeared on The Late Show to crack jokes and explain how Donald Trump was elected president to host Stephen Colbert. The Emmy-nominated half pundit, half toy rottweiler believes Donald Trump won because of his clear campaign message: “I have a hat.” Related Laughing Squid PostsTriumph the Insult Comic Dog Speaks With […]

A photo posted by Matteo Stucchi (@idolcidigulliver) on Oct 17, 2016 at 10:57pm PDT Matteo Stucchi aka I dolci di Gulliver, a very talented pastry chef in Monza, Italy adorns his absolutely delicious looking desserts with toys and other miniatures that create playful and humorous dioramic scenes that tell whimsical little tales. New photos are […]

The CHiP Smart Cookie Oven is a handy, petite countertop smart device that properly bakes prepackaged cookie dough in less than ten minutes. The proprietary app programs the oven to the proper baking time for type of dough pod in use. The dough pods are available in different flavors and can be purchase through a […]

Foldylock Compact is a collapsible and secure folding bike lock designed by Seatylock. The lock is made from six hardened and rust-free steel links that are treated with a military grade polymer, and they fold down to a compact and portable size when the lock is not in use. Bike locks. Too heavy, too ugly, […]

Netherlands father, photographer, digital artist, graphic designer, and web developer Adrian Sommeling has created a wonderful photo series where he digitally inserts his son into all sorts of surreal situations. Adrian’s entire collection of photos are available to view on Facebook and his portfolio website. images via Adrian Sommeling via Photogrist, Design You Trust, My […]

Artistic filmmakers Thomas Blanchard and Oilhack have created a a lush visual composition that, similar to Blanchard’s past work, combines paint, oil, milk and liquid soap that is then filmed swirling under a macro lens. Entitled “Kingdom of Colour”, the bold royal colors – blues, purples, greens, oranges and gold – all evoke a noble […]

Wired asked sonic branding experts Steve Milton and Andrew Stafford to listen to and break down some of the most iconic and recognizable sounds like different operating system noises, ringtones, and video game sounds. Related Laughing Squid PostsCleverly Designed ‘Doctor Who’ Sonic Screwdriver Barbecue Tongs100 Years of Film History Represented In a Beautiful Montage of […]

Known for their wonderfully creative annual holiday adverts, British department store chain John Lewis partnered with The Wildlife Trusts to introduce the star of their 2016 season, Buster the Boxer. Buster lives with a bouncy little girl named Bridget, for whom her parents bought a trampoline for Christmas and which her father set up on […]

Great Big Story takes a look inside the nuclear bunker that holds a collection of rare and dangerous films. They interviewed archivist George Willeman who oversees the nitrate film collection at the Library of Congress facility in Culpepper, Virginia. As Willeman explains in the video, it’s the flammable nitrate the films were recorded on that […]

Firebox is featuring knitted Fast Food Socks that allow you to “sink your toes into a slice of pizza or a meaty burger.” Folded, the socks actually look like a stacked burger and slice of pizza. When unraveled, the socks “reveal stylish and minimalist patterns” that are delicious to the eyes. After years of hearing […]

Birdie is a simple parachute-like device for aerial photography with a GoPro. Users place their GoPro inside Birdie, set it to record or snap photos, and then throw Birdie into the air. The camera then captures an overhead view as Birdie slowly sails back to Earth. The designers of Birdie funded its initial run through […]

In his post-election monologue, a thoughtful Conan O’Brien invoked the words of Winston Churchill when he reminded his audience that the right to vote and the subsequent right to protest are beautiful things to which many people in other countries do not have access and should not be overlooked. He then called his old friend, […]

Online novelty retailer Archie McPhee has released a 16″ long vinyl Inflatable Turkey that almost looks good enough to eat on Thanksgiving Day. The Inflatable Turkey doesn’t require any cooking, just some huffing and puffing to give you a perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece. But don’t start deciding on white or dark meat yet, because this blow […]