Laughing Squid

How a Restored 1930s Dutch Mechanical Barrel Organ Uses Cardboard Strips to Play Music
The Mechanical Music Man explained that his restored 1930s Dutch mechanical barrel organ plays music using cardboard strips.

The Ingenious Infrastructure Behind Niagara Falls
Practical Engineering took a look at the historic Niagara Falls, noting how its hidden infrastructure is just as grand as the falls themselves.

How Long Breaks Between Seasons of Popular TV Shows Disrupt Story Continuity for the Viewer
Nerdstalgic looked at the growing trend of long breaks between seasons of certain TV shows, which disrupts story continuity for viewers.

A Beautiful Print Featuring Renowned Movie Directors Orbiting in Their Own Solar System
Dorothy released "Movie Director Solar System", a stunning print with names of renowned directors orbiting in their own solar system.

A Finnish Bluegrass Cover of ‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’
The Finnish band Steve'n'Seagulls performed a spooky bluegrass cover of the classic Blue Öyster Cult song "Don't Fear the Reaper".

Bob Odenkirk Admits to Numerous Crimes and Misdeeds While Taking a Lie Detector Test on ‘Mr. Show’
Bob Odenkirk admitted to numerous crimes and misdeeds during a lie detector test in a 1998 episode of "Mr. Show With Bob and David".

How the 1960 George Pal Movie ‘The Time Machine’ Brought H.G. Wells’ Original Story to Life
"Just Iconic Rewinds" shared wonderful facts that showed how the 1960 George Pal movie "The Time Machine" brought H.G. Wells' vision to life.

An Enlightening Short Film About the Curious Sport of Competitive Stone Skimming in the United Kingdom
"Sink or Skim" is an enlightening documentary short about the curious sport of competitive stone skimming in the United Kingdom.

A 1967 BBC Report About a Man Who Owned Europe’s First Home Computer
The BBC science show "Tomorrow’s World" visited Rex Malik at his home to learn more about SCAN, the very first home computer in Europe.

Venetian Musicians Seamlessly Blend Classical and Modern Music While Dressed as Baroque Robots
Rondò Veneziano, a Venetian electronic chamber orchestra from the 1980s, played "La Serenissima" while dressed as Baroque robots.
