John Gordon Ross

A Man for All Reasons

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Whittle It a Little, It’ll Fit

Odds and sods I look at regularly, just because they amuse me. I hope they do the same for you. Incidentally, I found this page’s title on Greg Ross’s Futility Closet (it’s somewhere on this page) in a mini-article which also includes the delightful sentence in Icelandic: Barbara Ara bar Ara araba bara rabbabara. Ross points out that this, “besides being fun to say, is spelled with only three letters. It means “Barbara, daughter of Ari, brought only rhubarb to Ari the Arab.”

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un BFF (w/photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 23:30:57 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [57 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man teaches poodle to walk on hind legs dressed as schoolgirl. KINKY [Strange]

Friday 13 March 23:17:31 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [39 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » iAlissa says FML

Friday 13 March 23:03:30 UTC 2015

Today, after weeks of oral pain and hundreds of dollars in dentistry fees, we found the culprit: a popcorn kernel that floss was unable to remove. FML [Link]

FMyLife » SteamyPenguin says FML

Friday 13 March 23:03:29 UTC 2015

Today, one of the guys I work with ran his finger down the back of my shirt and said, "Just checking to see if you're wearing a bra today". FML [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Friday 13 March 23:03:28 UTC 2015

Today, after several months of eating right, exercising, and weight loss, my mother has yet again arrived at my house, unannounced and with a very sugary cake. She's been doing this most weeks since I lost 50 pounds. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Two Teslas on display in a shopping mall. 6-year-old kid starts one up and decides to take a test drive [Fail]

Friday 13 March 23:00:28 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [84 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin denied entry to Welsh Assembly (w/ photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 22:30:41 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [38 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » 'Active meth lab found in Indiana Walmart bathroom,' officially the most Midwestern thing to ever happen [Stupid]

Friday 13 March 22:25:18 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [42 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The only thing weirder than paying for your goldfish to have surgery is paying for two of your goldfish to have surgery [Weird]

Friday 13 March 22:17:27 UTC 2015

Weird [link] [26 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » So like, the fascist pigs have identified the guy who majorly harshed a bunch of peoples' mellow yesterday, at least one fatally, at the Rainbow Family Gathering in the Apalachicola National Forest, but nobody yet knows what his trip was [Florida

Friday 13 March 22:02:44 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [36 comments] [Link]

The Oatmeal – Comics, Quizzes, & Stories » Feeling free …

Friday 13 March 21:47:19 UTC 2015

Feeling free ...View [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin is relaxing and fishing with no shirt on (w/ photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 21:30:42 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [27 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » How 5 Whiskey Brands Got Their Names

Friday 13 March 21:30:00 UTC 2015

Whiskey and storytelling have always existed hand in hand. But ever since American whiskey started regaining its popularity, every brand became eager to tell its story. That is, if its story was documented at all. Some brands’ tales, like Barton 1798, are completely unknown. Whether you’re a whiskey aficionado or newcomer, knowing the story behind the whiskey can spice up … [Link]

Mental Floss » Pick the Numbers That Equal 13

Friday 13 March 21:29:53 UTC 2015

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Fark.com RSS » EMTs in Oregon are evidently under worked. To solve the problem, state is considering a law to allow cyclists to run red lights [Asinine]

Friday 13 March 21:00:21 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [97 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 23 Bad Business Moves

Friday 13 March 20:49:24 UTC 2015

Paige Finch talks bad business. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Welcome to a very special Friday the 13th edition of the Fark Weird News Quiz. Let your black cat take it for good luck [Survey]

Friday 13 March 20:45:06 UTC 2015

Survey [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Name the Words That Begin With 'Pi'

Friday 13 March 20:30:00 UTC 2015

Take the quiz! [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin is on a secret mission for "the KBG," or maybe just on a bender (w/ VIDEO evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 20:30:00 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [34 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Homeless shelter fire leaves 10 people slightly worse off [Ironic]

Friday 13 March 20:24:41 UTC 2015

Ironic [link] [13 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Weird Week in Review

Friday 13 March 20:23:21 UTC 2015

Stop Throwing Pizzas on the Roof In the AMC series Breaking Bad, one scene showed the lead character Walter White flinging a pizza onto the roof of his house. The house is a real home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and apparently fans of the show have been throwing pizzas on its roof, even years after the series ended. Breaking Bad … [Link]

The Onion » Vin Diesel Puts On 35 Pounds Of Bone For Upcoming Role

Friday 13 March 20:02:00 UTC 2015

Vin Diesel Puts On 35 Pounds Of Bone For Upcoming Role
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop theme: Waldo comes out of hiding [Photoshop]

Friday 13 March 20:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Jeopardy's Solo Final

Friday 13 March 20:00:00 UTC 2015

It has only happened a few times before on Jeopardy. Yesterday’s Final Jeopardy category featured just one contestant. * Speaking of Jeopardy—here is what it is like to be a clue writer on that show. * There’s a reason for your IKEA over-shopping. Let this Time video explain. * Google View can now be used to explore Mount Everest. * … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "83% of Syrians have their electricity cut" which is pretty impressive considering that the entire country is in the middle of a threeway [Sad]

Friday 13 March 19:51:04 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [24 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » numbtongue says FML

Friday 13 March 19:42:29 UTC 2015

Today, as I was trying to remove my lunch from the hot oven tray, my finger brushed against the metal for a moment, and I instinctively put it in my mouth. I burnt my tongue, on my finger. I didn't realize that was possible. FML [Link]

FMyLife » psh_idontbite says FML

Friday 13 March 19:42:28 UTC 2015

Today, I was walking my dog around my neighborhood, when I saw this really cute boy. My dog then saw a squirrel and dragged me through mud. FML [Link]

GraphJam » How comfortable your bed is

Friday 13 March 19:41:48 UTC 2015

LoL by: CatofUlthar Tagged: comfort , in bed , morning , sleep Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Reasons to Do the Dishes

Friday 13 March 19:41:47 UTC 2015

LoL by: HeidiKaye Tagged: adults , clean , dishes , forks , knives , responsible , slob , spoons Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » My Infinite Loop Ate My Homework

Friday 13 March 19:41:46 UTC 2015

Bar Graph,Portal,portal 2,school,video games Graph by: adbazm Tagged: Bar Graph , Portal , portal 2 , school , video games Share on Facebook [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If you own your own airplane, it really is your civic responsibility to use it to draw a penis in the sky [Florida]

Friday 13 March 19:38:05 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [42 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 10 Hooked Facts About Baryonyx

Friday 13 March 19:30:00 UTC 2015

Márcio Luiz // CC BY 2.5 Long-snouted Baryonyx is a rock star in Britain, though you won't see one palling around with Ringo anytime soon… 1. It Was Discovered by a Plumber. When he wasn’t tinkering with pipes, U.K. native William Walker avidly hunted fossils. In 1983, he found a strange-looking rock nestled in an unassuming clay pit—and when he … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin re-signs with the Tennessee Titans after a busy day in free agency (w/ photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 19:20:03 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » One of the major problems with penis transplants is finding donors [Obvious]

Friday 13 March 19:10:57 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [77 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Category 5 cyclone Pam threatens to wipe Vanuatu off the map; Americans struggle to find Vanuatu on the map [Scary]

Friday 13 March 18:57:29 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [128 comments] [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Photographer Sparks Backlash For Wrapping Baby In American Flag

Friday 13 March 18:55:00 UTC 2015

A photographer has sparked backlash for posting pictures from a photoshoot she did for a military family in which she wrapped their newborn baby in an American flag, which led Facebook users to accuse her of desecrating the flag and being disrespectful.
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Fark.com RSS » German doctor forced to pay over $100K over claims that measles is not a virus, says instead that it's a psychosomatic illness occurs that after intense trauma like being forced to pay $100K [Dumbass]

Friday 13 March 18:37:20 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [49 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 12 Things That Will Surprise You About Universal Studios Hollywood

Friday 13 March 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Not willing to play second fiddle to that other theme park (seriously, who allows their business to be run by a rodent?), Universal Studios Hollywood has its own set of hidden gems within its walls. In honor of the park's 50th anniversary year—that's right, it's turning the big 5-0—here's a rundown of fascinating tidbits you never knew about Universal Studios … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Friday afternoon Instashop Theme: Where is Vladimir Putin? [Photoshop]

Friday 13 March 18:26:10 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [41 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » Another Car Puzzle

Friday 13 March 18:04:34 UTC 2015

A puzzle from Oswald Jacoby’s Mathematics for Pleasure (1962): The MacDonalds are planning a long car journey of 27,000 miles. If they use tires that last 12,000 miles each, how many tires will they need, and how can they make the best use of them? Click for solution … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » This Salvador Dali story is just surreal [Strange]

Friday 13 March 17:55:49 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [14 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Peter King Realizes Fight With Wife Really About Disappointment In Raiders’ Offseason Moves

Friday 13 March 17:54:00 UTC 2015

MONTCLAIR, NJ—Midway through an impassioned argument with his wife Friday morning, Sports Illustrated writer Peter King reportedly came to the realization that the fight was actually about his disappointment in the Oakland Raiders’ lack…
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Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin is hard at work in his office (w/ photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 17:33:04 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [37 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin is hiking the Appalachian Trail (w/ photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 17:32:17 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladmir Putin is hanging out with his girlfriend in the maternity ward (w/ photographic evidence) [Followup]

Friday 13 March 17:31:26 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [83 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » This Bug Only Warns You Not to Attack It After You Attack It

Friday 13 March 17:31:23 UTC 2015

Nuytsia@Tas, Flickr // CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Rile up a cat and it might arch its back, raise its fur, bare its teeth and start hissing at you. Kitty’s little tantrum is what’s known as a deimatic or startle display, a way of scaring or distracting a threat and buying some time to escape. Lots of animals have their own displays … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Researchers aim to discover why some of us float harmless air biscuits, whilst others play the butt trumpet at full volume [Interesting]

Friday 13 March 16:42:06 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [177 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Humans came to power over Earth in 1610, will not likely give it up until Skynet comes on line [Interesting]

Friday 13 March 16:23:04 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [51 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Fifty years of the Wilhelm Scream. Hollywood's most over-used but awesome sound effect [Spiffy]

Friday 13 March 16:15:03 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [119 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Indian bride walks out on groom after he answers "17" to "what is 15 + 6?" The groom is then hired by Congress to work on their new tax plan [Silly]

Friday 13 March 16:14:26 UTC 2015

Silly [link] [96 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Unlikely Team Of Allies Unite To Take On Airport Gate Agent

Friday 13 March 16:06:00 UTC 2015

BOSTON—Mobilizing from various corners of the seating area to form a unified front, an unlikely team of allies at Logan International Airport rallied together at gate B32 to take on the American Airlines boarding agent, sources reported Friday.
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Mental Floss » 21 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Big Lebowski'

Friday 13 March 16:00:00 UTC 2015

You’re a Lebowski. I’m a Lebowski. These days, pretty much everybody loves The Big Lebowski. But it wasn’t always the case. Since its release and modest reception in 1998, the Coen Brothers' oddball slackerhero tale has enjoyed modern movie history’s most unusual (yet fairly inevitable) ascent to classic status. Here are 21 facts that might have eluded even the most … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Écouter , ne pas parler de la guerre Je en ai parlé une fois, mais je pense que je suis parti avec elle tout droit [Followup]

Friday 13 March 15:46:57 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [94 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Fans petition Death to give Terry Pratchett back [Amusing]

Friday 13 March 15:46:06 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [59 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Awesome: University of Oklahoma kicks out useless racists as soon as their video goes public. Fark: But lets football players stay on the team even if they're caught on camera breaking a girl's face [Fail]

Friday 13 March 15:35:16 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [191 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » You know how it is… Small town. Not much to do in the evening [Cool]

Friday 13 March 15:33:28 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [27 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » hard work doesn't work says FML

Friday 13 March 15:21:02 UTC 2015

Today, I found out that the reason I didn't get the job that I have been working my butt off for over a year for is because they can't find anybody who can do my current job as good as me. I am too good to be promoted. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "An army officer whose role was to advocate for victims of sexual abuse has been dishonorably discharged and sentenced to two years in prison for organizing a prostitution ring at an army base" [Strange]

Friday 13 March 15:20:09 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [108 comments] [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Report: Texas Down To Last Lethal Injection Dose

Friday 13 March 15:19:00 UTC 2015

While there are still six more prisoners on death row, Texas is reportedly down to its last dose of pentobarbital after executing a prisoner last week, giving it only enough substance for one more lethal injection.
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Fark.com RSS » Two people have been injured while bowling in a rebel-controlled area of east Ukraine after a player rolled a grenade instead of a ball [Dumbass]

Friday 13 March 15:12:19 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Good news hippies. You are right, marijuana can provide many health and medicinal benefits… when taken rectally [Amusing]

Friday 13 March 14:59:24 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [74 comments] [Link]

GraphJam » Griffindor: Brave, Nobel, Vital to the Story

Friday 13 March 14:48:18 UTC 2015

best of week,flow chart,Harry Potter,Hogwarts,story Graph by: brettsch Tagged: best of week , flow chart , Harry Potter , Hogwarts , story Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Probability of Calling Someone a Genius

Friday 13 March 14:48:17 UTC 2015

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Death , first , genius , mother , name , quantum physics , step , write Share on Facebook [Link]

FMyLife » acapelladisaster says FML

Friday 13 March 14:48:17 UTC 2015

Today, in my online class I accidentally unmuted my mic. Normally that would be fine except today I decided to serenade myself with a silly song. I didn't realize until everyone started clapping at the end of the song. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » How Can We Tell When a Volcano is Dormant or Extinct?

Friday 13 March 14:47:37 UTC 2015

When a volcano makes the news for erupting, you’ll often hear mention of other kinds of volcanoes that are dormant or extinct. But what do those terms mean, exactly, and how do scientists figure that out? First, a little bit about how volcanoes work: Magma collects in reservoirs beneath the earth’s surface, and as it accumulates, pressure in the chamber … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » We're Calling in a Guy Code Violation

Friday 13 March 14:42:53 UTC 2015

Man using bathroom stall: Well, I drink about a liter, a liter and a half of water a day.Man at urinal: Drinking water is good for the kidneys, and I've got a constipation problem, so drinking water helps me.Atlanta, Georgia [Link]

Overheard In The Office » A Penetrating Glimpse Into Corporate America

Friday 13 March 14:42:52 UTC 2015

(young executive is talking about a presentation (aka deck) he sent to the director)Director: You know, it just got me so excited to see a deck like that. I'm so glad. The deck actually got me almost over-excited. Now I'm going to be playing around with this deck all night.Exec: Uh huh.Director: It's just so stimulating .Exec: Uh huh.Director: I'm just … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » The Kids Will Reduce Him to a Skeleton in Minutes

Friday 13 March 14:42:51 UTC 2015

Coworker #1 on phone: Yes, this is Allie*… [Screams.]Coworker #2: What’s wrong?Coworker #1: They think my prize steer is loose on the playground.741 Griffin Road
Albany, New York [Link]

The Onion » Biden Worries Legalized Weed In D.C. Will Cut Into His Business

Friday 13 March 14:34:00 UTC 2015

WASHINGTON—Claiming that his operation would be “completely dicked over” by an influx of product, Vice President Joe Biden reportedly became increasingly worried this week that the recent legalization of marijuana in Washington, D.C.
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Fark.com RSS » Dem Lieutenant KY Gov candidate arrested and jailed for overdue library book from 2004. Independent KY Gov Candidate Drew scrambles to make amends with local Taco Bell for taking extra sauce packets back in 2006 [Strange]

Friday 13 March 14:32:08 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [88 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Man’s Bloodstream Enjoys Hour-Long Intermission Between Coffee, Alcohol Blitzes

Friday 13 March 14:31:00 UTC 2015

PHOENIX—Reveling in a brief period during which it was reasonably free of any toxic substances, local man Trevor Gipson’s bloodstream reportedly enjoyed an hour-long intermission Friday between its daily coffee and alcohol blitzes.
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Mental Floss » Pod City: ‘The Ethicists,’ ‘BackStory,’ and More of the Week's Best Podcasts

Friday 13 March 14:30:00 UTC 2015

This week I did quite a bit of driving, so thank goodness I had hours of podcasts to keep me company. Below are a few recent faves; for more suggestions, head to the archive. NINE MONTHS BEFORE ROSA PARKS MADE HISTORY, A TEENAGE GIRL REFUSED TO GIVE UP HER SEAT ON A SEGREGATED BUS. Radio Diaries, Episode 30 In a … [Link]

The Onion » Magazine: Travel Issue: Cincinnati In Just 300 Days

Friday 13 March 14:30:00 UTC 2015

Travel Issue: Cincinnati In Just 300 Days
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Fark.com RSS » "On top of all that, the police threatened to take the kids away if they didn't tell them where this fictional gun was at," their attorney said Thursday [Asinine]

Friday 13 March 14:29:30 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [136 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » At the “Overeating Drag-Queens and Their Voyeuristic Allies” Meeting

Friday 13 March 14:28:22 UTC 2015

Photo assistant: Can I have your camera again? I think Sylvia just put mustard on her log.Culver City, CaliforniaOverheard by: LaLa Land [Link]

Fark.com RSS » This guy makes $250k a year to impersonate Zach Galifianakis, so enjoy your hellish job today [Amusing]

Friday 13 March 13:48:49 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [72 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Kentucky police recover five barrels of stolen Wild Turkey bourbon from a man's backyard. Drew? [Sad]

Friday 13 March 13:32:44 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [40 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » But It's Not Unethical? Sweet!

Friday 13 March 13:21:50 UTC 2015

Boss: That's a great idea! Why didn't we think of that before? Wait… Is that legal?Office manager: No.Boss, hanging head: Awwwww…Sarasota, Florida [Link]

Weird Universe » Sitting in a pool

Friday 13 March 13:18:28 UTC 2015

Rudi Carrell was a popular entertainer in Germany, host of the long-running Rudi Carrell Show. Here he sits in a pool and sings in German as women swim around him.

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Fark.com RSS » Mind the gap [Scary]

Friday 13 March 13:15:03 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [30 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » No matter how rude the guy is, if you're the owner of a carpet store, you should never leave a message on a customer's phone threatening to kill him and his mother [Obvious]

Friday 13 March 13:04:22 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [54 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this beach scene [Photoshop]

Friday 13 March 13:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [21 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Vladimir Putin has gone missing, just like most of his opponents over the years [Followup]

Friday 13 March 12:58:11 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [132 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Is a photo of a baby cradled in the American flag unpatriotic? It's too early to tell, since the crying bald eagle hasn't yet revealed what his tears mean [Silly]

Friday 13 March 12:49:16 UTC 2015

Silly [link] [143 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Seven-week-old baby says first word to his surprised mom. Word to your mother [Strange]

Friday 13 March 12:26:17 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [74 comments] [Link]

Weird Universe » Eugene Hart, Boy Stowaway

Friday 13 March 12:18:20 UTC 2015


Original article here.

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Overheard In The Office » He Has, He’s Just Hoping She’ll Show Him Where It Is

Friday 13 March 12:17:54 UTC 2015

Male employee #1: I don’t think it exists.Female employee: The G-spot? Oh, it’s real.Male employee #1: I think it’s a mythical place.Male employee #2: I’ve never heard of it.2299 Ridge Road
Greenville, South CarolinaOverheard by: dying a slow death [Link]

Mental Floss » 5 Questions: A Warm Canine?

Friday 13 March 11:49:00 UTC 2015

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FMyLife » Metallurge says FML

Friday 13 March 11:32:43 UTC 2015

Today, I was so hungry when I finished work that I grabbed some chips to eat on the bus home. The guy who sat next to me spat in them as he left to get off. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Things a pilot doesn't want to hear on approach to landing: #14 – "That row of bright lights is not the airport. It's a storage facility. And there's no runway" [Scary]

Friday 13 March 11:29:43 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [54 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Friday 13 March 11:28:53 UTC 2015

Today, my mother in law accidentally cc'd me on an email she was sending to my husband, telling him that his youth is fleeting and that he should leave me while he still has time. FML [Link]

FMyLife » misfitunfit says FML

Friday 13 March 11:28:52 UTC 2015

Today, I received a phone call from the counselor at my son's preschool, requesting that I come pick him up. He was barking incessantly at his classmates. And when they asked him to stop, he growled. FML [Link]

GraphJam » 

Friday 13 March 11:28:45 UTC 2015

game boy i give up nintendo Pie Chart russia tetris video games - 4156490240 Graph by: Unknown Tagged: game boy , i give up , nintendo , Pie Chart , russia , tetris , video games Share on Facebook [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Your Editors Just Got Their Bubonic Plague Shots

Friday 13 March 11:14:01 UTC 2015

Coworker #1: She had some weird disease that wasn't supposed to exist anymore.Coworker #2: Was it leprosy?Coworker #3: I've always had a soft spot for leprosy.Nevada City, CaliforniaOverheard by: Soft Skin [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Boston area man repeatedly ticketed for failing to shovel his sidewalk, which he says doesn't exist. Hopes to have photographic evidence some time in June [Asinine]

Friday 13 March 11:11:25 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [120 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Has cannabis affected your memory? Has cannabis affected your memory? [Unlikely]

Friday 13 March 10:59:21 UTC 2015

Unlikely [link] [54 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Our Moon is an alien UFO spaceship parked in orbit around Earth, claim totally serious people (with totally convincing pics and videos) [Obvious]

Friday 13 March 10:34:03 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [104 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Creepy Literary Dolls

Friday 13 March 10:30:55 UTC 2015

The Most Disturbing Dolls In Literature. Since “disturbing” is the default for literary dolls, this list is surely terrifying.
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More information has been released about forthcoming Star Wars movies beyond episode VII. Disney is wasting no time in planning world domination with the lucrative franchise.
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Why Sexual Consent Is Just Like Offering Someone A Cup Of Tea. You … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Oregon man serves 2.5 years in jail for the crime of being a witness to a crime [Asinine]

Friday 13 March 10:26:05 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [82 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » British Parliament votes to ban branding on cigarette packages. Smokers now restricted to getting generic lung cancer [Spiffy]

Friday 13 March 10:20:12 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [69 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Do you know where your tunica albuginea is located? No? Word of advice … Do NOT fracture it (possibly not safe for work) [Strange]

Friday 13 March 10:11:52 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [35 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » 9AM Back to Work

Friday 13 March 10:09:51 UTC 2015

Employee on phone: Yeah, I’m leaving early today…Because if I don’t, I’ll kill someone. No, I mean it, someone will literally die at my hands, so I figure I’m helping out the company by leaving early. 900 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Colorado pot shops sell record amount of marijuana resulting in excise tax of nearly $2.35 million, and that's just for the month of January. For the children [Spiffy]

Friday 13 March 10:07:14 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [50 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If you pick a fight with an elephant, the odds are against you. However, the odds escalate to infinity if you're also drunk [Dumbass]

Friday 13 March 9:52:26 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [22 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Alabama legislature goes full Wallace, passes a bill that allows any officiant or judge to refuse to marry a same sex couple [Sick]

Friday 13 March 8:47:00 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [314 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Possible Scenarios for Earth's Destruction

Friday 13 March 8:30:00 UTC 2015

It would take a lot to destroy the planet we all call home—specifically, the equivalent to the solar energy the whole Earth has received over 40 million years. Can anything pack that kind of punch? In this video from PBS Space Time, host Gabe Perez-Giz looks at some of the different possibilities of things that could deliver that much energy … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ugly-ass new island born in the South Pacific. Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai- is the father [Cool]

Friday 13 March 7:58:00 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [26 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ah, the old "I was sleepwalking when I killed my son so it's not murder" defense [Scary]

Friday 13 March 7:45:01 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [39 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Champion the Match: Work vs. Soccer

Friday 13 March 6:50:09 UTC 2015

Brought to you by Heineken [Link]

Mental Floss » Way More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Animaniacs

Friday 13 March 6:50:03 UTC 2015

When I started researching the history of Animaniacs, I contacted creator Tom Ruegger to see if he could fill in some gaps. I expected a few sentences in response to my questions, but Mr. Ruegger sent back seven pages of awesomeness instead. So if you happen to be searching for the real story behind Animaniacs, you're in the right place.In … [Link]

Futility Closet » Larghissimo

Friday 13 March 6:48:29 UTC 2015

John Cage indicated that his 1987 piece Organ2/ASLSP should be played “as slow as possible,” but he declined to say how slow that is. Because a pipe organ can be rebuilt piecemeal as it plays, in principle there’s no limit to how long a performance can last. In 1997 a conference of musicians and philosophers decided to take Cage’s instruction … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Paging Keith Richards…

Friday 13 March 6:40:58 UTC 2015

Mother: I think Grandma Olson has a little bit of a cirrhosis thing going on.Little girl: Why’s that?Mother: Because Grandma Olson drinks much, much, much more than-Little girl: -Than grandpa?Mother: Than anyone in the world.120 Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota [Link]

Overheard In The Office » I Shouldn't Need a Fork to Consume It.

Friday 13 March 6:40:51 UTC 2015

Boss: Who made the coffee this morning?Underling, defensively: Why?Navy Yard
Washington, DC [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Their Alliance with the Sundae Lobby Was a Stroke of Genius

Friday 13 March 6:40:49 UTC 2015

Coworker: You keep hearing all this stuff about cherries being good for you. They’re actually not that good for you. It’s just what the people in northern Michigan say to get you to buy their cherries!Navy Yard
Washington, DC [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Refuses to Watch Baseball Because of the Flies

Friday 13 March 5:13:41 UTC 2015

Suit: The other way I learned it, from Schoolhouse Rock, is that the alligator is hungry and so wants to bite the larger one.Woman coworker: Ohhh… I see. That would confuse me, because it’s got animals.919 3rd Avenue
New York, New YorkOverheard by: i guess graduating elementary school just was [Link]

Overheard In The Office » But You Might Want to Stop Nailing Each Other

Friday 13 March 4:11:35 UTC 2015

CFO to staff: You are the tools who get things done…Raleigh Road
Raleigh, North CarolinaOverheard by: tool [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Oregon woman lights herself on fire while driving down freeway, crashes car on overpass, exits car on fire, jumps off overpass landing on pavement 40 feet below. Survives. "Police believe the incident was a suicide attempt" [Scary]

Friday 13 March 4:11:00 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [102 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ebola headed back to the USA, cuz… why not? [Stupid]

Friday 13 March 3:16:31 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [34 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Protip: Rolling around in dog feces will not get you out of an arrest [Dumbass]

Friday 13 March 3:11:29 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Haven’t We Been Through This?

Friday 13 March 3:04:25 UTC 2015

CSR lady: Looks like you two are gonna have to conversate via email from now on.Intern: Conversate? You mean ‘converse’?CSR lady: I mean ‘conversate.’ Same damn thing.8900 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, MarylandOverheard by: Nikki [Link]

Fark.com RSS » DC stabbing victim forced to wait 30 minutes for ambulance, so his next stabbing is free [Scary]

Friday 13 March 2:11:28 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [48 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » EnglandRocks says FML

Friday 13 March 2:03:25 UTC 2015

Today, it is the one-year anniversary of my mother's death. It's also the day my father chose to announce his engagement to the whole family. FML [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Why I Never Talk in Meetings.

Friday 13 March 2:02:51 UTC 2015

Male voice in office: Something came up in the shower this morning. (pause) No, not that! (laughter)Bend, Oregon [Link]

Mental Floss » 13 Vintage Commercials That Made Smoking Seem Irresistible

Friday 13 March 2:00:00 UTC 2015

via In My Community It’s been four decades since President Nixon signed the bill that banned cigarette commercials from U.S. airwaves, but millions of Baby Boomers can still hum the “Winston tastes good” jingle. Tobacco companies paid big bucks to hire the best creative minds to make their ads memorable, as these vintage ads show. Why can’t the USDA make … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Deadly shooting in Brooklyn subway. This is why you should always ask before putting your roast beef on someone's footlong. Even if you're only charging $5 [Followup]

Friday 13 March 1:46:38 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [50 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If one is going to meet the Queen, wear a hat and don't say fark [Obvious]

Friday 13 March 1:27:03 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [72 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man arranges boob job for girlfriend's birthday. Her reaction is just what you'd expect [Dumbass]

Friday 13 March 0:55:13 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [164 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » …Why Are You Ladies Fanning Yourselves and Clutching Your Pearls?

Friday 13 March 0:55:01 UTC 2015

Sales to admin: Two rimmers and an in-and-out. That sounds like a good Friday night!Atlanta, GeorgiaOverheard by: Elizabeth [Link]

Fark.com RSS » During a bakery heist, thieves ignore the dough and steal the recipes [Amusing]

Friday 13 March 0:37:57 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [37 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » New Hempshire: Live free or… umm… whatever man [Interesting]

Friday 13 March 0:30:20 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [42 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Friday 13 March 0:29:42 UTC 2015

Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Don't kid yourself, Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he'd eat you and everyone you care about [Scary]

Friday 13 March 0:04:55 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [60 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this wall of cats [Photoshop]

Friday 13 March 0:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [23 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Hummingbirds Can Withstand Turbulence Remarkably Well

Friday 13 March 0:00:00 UTC 2015

You've probably seen a slow-motion video of a hummingbird suspended in the air, wings flapping furiously to keep himself stationary as he enjoys a mid-flight sugary treat. But what about when there's wind? Hummingbirds can't go hungry just because there's a little weather to contend with. Sridhar Ravi, the lead scientists on a new study out about hummingbird stability in … [Link]

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