Laughing Squid April 17, 2025
What Happens If the Sun Is Suddenly Extinguished?
As part of their "What If?" series, Randall Munroe of xkcd and Henry Reich of MinutePhysics answered "What happens if the sun goes out?".
laughingsquid.com/what-if-sun-is-extinguished
The Jiggly History Behind the Ubiquitous Dessert Jell-O
Weird History Food explained the jiggly history behind the gelatin-based dessert Jell-O, noting how it can be found everywhere.
laughingsquid.com/jell-o-history
Amazing ROV Footage of the First Confirmed Live Sighting of the Elusive Colossal Squid
Schmidt Ocean Institute captured the first live confirmed sighting of a colossal squid near the South Sandwich Islands.
laughingsquid.com/colossal-squid-first-live-sighting
Rockhopper Penguin Makes Adorable Art With Her Feet and Nose to Raise Money for Animal Conservation
A rockhopper penguin at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas uses his feet and nose to create art for animal conservation with non-toxic paint.
laughingsquid.com/penguin-makes-art
The Fascinating Origins of the Scottish Accent
Patrick Foote of Name Explain looked at the origins of the very distinctive Scottish accent in its varying forms.
laughingsquid.com/scottish-accent-origins
