Laughing Squid Blog Posts - 2018-05-12

Art, Culture and Technology Can't see images? [Click here...](.qZI9ffDyz6EqxlzowoUW-W5-QgRdhGdHHvcELMtEDJc) [Laughing Squid](.RAvPup_zjOT65cm0dKUBNeLGQ68ig0v7QX69tJ482Z4) [Laughing Squid](.ZGc8L8EAw3kwIvfT0z6-Eqf-jCpdh3kC1YsJ5oQDecY) [Laughing Squid Hosting](.zXJYdq8AA6NdZ_utZ4FDki2xKXST6rD54GUx7QWegoI) is now offering [Managed WordPress](.b6nICxR-7Of_uwZog7KkFJ6T1NEUqsEzL0x6t3Of-2s) hosting. [Stunning Lifelike 3D Paper Sculptures](.ZBNO-8wlVHUnOuezNgmmMPZkoLz8b379ggcMXyHkLhw) .GTBoNieMZSvywYXWrlGVOE2UMT8Lf1tkBYPrOwfYz14 A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Jun 29, 2017 at 4:02am PDT British artist Lisa Lloyd creates stunningly lifelike animals, jewelry, insects, flowers, foods and even beer completely out of paper. Using her background in animation and graphic design, Lloyd brings simple sketches to 3D life that have been used in advertisements, magazine covers, newspapers and even site specific installations across the UK. I find the greatest inspiration for my work comes from ... [Read Blog Post](.J3BHi4lp0BU0x8gjwcCcPfNjFEhAueIm5eTWxO3tWaE) [An Incredible Indonesian Volcano That Burns a Vivid Bright Blue Due to Sulfuric Gas Combustion](.G2-QtO_TWxbmGrQKkiskw1XIKNgihlLYHjDJBqy3P44) .X4tRWuJhpJCSKmDIuDAUiCCTGBKl2PBPmbbvKKMSWac The Kawah Ijen in Java, Indonesia is an incredible composite volcano that burns a beautiful bright blue. While it is a wonder to witness, it is a toxic mix of sulfuric gases and not lava that create the vivid color. Great Big Story explained how this brilliant combustion occurs and what happens when the sulfur cools down. Once the gas is cool, a bright yellow sulphur forms, which is mined and sold. Miners use steel bars to break off portions of the sulfur and carry up to 200 pounds back ... [Read Blog Post](.9iQX_h6tfWGOM1bn7BpdDkb8U9BTvjJMhnaFSUFZG44) [How the Mythological Tale of Orpheus and Eurydice Has Been Reinterpreted Through Music](.4KIhlkKpYHwVFIVIHYlOETfW8Vj6jOY39AuHiObT8-Y) .O15Ux7lH0JOAJmP43iTScEFx6Ow6n9NFHF9u6sD7v5I YouTuber Polyphonic, who creates incredibly informative video essays about music took a historical look at the classic mythological tale of lovers Orpheus and Eurydice, noting how that very same story has been interpreted very differently by artists throughout the ages. It’s easy to see why contemporary musicians have latched on to this myth. The tragedy is beautiful and every musician sees a part of Orpheus within themselves. Orpheus, An Adorably Cheerful Looking DIY Robot With a ... [Read Blog Post](.AiBnjk-TlFOyhST3H0EGaLNF9oXNKCbvvJ8WqgKAM80) [A Highly Percussive Fingerstyle Acoustic Cover of the Iconic Michael Jackson Song ‘Billie Jean’](.lYJUAgFuForPNmQNkFrq8k2lxeR1M4NpE7tpP8fgOwo) .1tv1yPSQMVSW4UpulhcurHtzhm8busRCbXzA4NJVD4k Alexandr Misko, the remarkably talented Russian guitarist about whom we’ve previously written, performed a highly percussive, upbeat fingerstyle cover of the iconic Michael Jackson song “Billie Jean“. Throughout the song Misko was using his left hand to play the bassline while his right hand was keeping the beat on the body of the guitar. Simply amazing. This and several other fingerstyle songs are from Misko’s 2016 album entitled “Beyond the Box“. A Gorgeous Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar ... [Read Blog Post](.dL7OsH3Ha7nzzzbrSrBu4l4PPWDNaM6egrFGzZonFWk) [A Flock of Angry Geese Chase a Slow Moving Alligator Across Golf Course at a PGA Invitational](.FQRwR930zTzkaVxNY_6OwRzNUWFHvQOieeJRvF_vx6w) .kCAtbSG_z9XyqxFgeEHJvYXUR-ztoQRbB9cvXPVABKU During the second annual Christie’s Critters Invitational on The Champion Course at PGA National, golfers were caught off guard when they saw a giant alligator cross the golf course. Even more amazing was the flock of angry geese engaging in a slow motion chase after the wayward reptile. Luckily, golfer Ryan Witkowski was at hole number nine and had the presence of mind to capture this hilarious scene as it happened. The alligator crossing the golf course was being followed by a flock of ... 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