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.”
Weird Universe » BIG-CAT SCAN
A lion getting a CAT scan! [Link]
FMyLife » ajodasdojsad says FML
Today, I was playing charades with my boyfriend and family. The answer was "Beckoning" so I acted it out with a "come here" gesture. He looked confused for a second, then blurted out "Fingering?" FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Excuse me, but can I show you 19 photos proving Canadians are the nicest people on Earth? Sorry, did I offend you there? Sorry [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Who will we hire for our mall Easter Bunny this year? How about this registered sex offender? [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Machete wielding Voodoo Zombie attempts to kill random strangers in New Orleans. THAT there son, is a made-for-TV movie, that is [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Arsenic in your cheap California wines? It's more likely than you think [Scary]
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Overheard In The Office » The Kind Amerigo Vespucci Used to Make
Boss: Mmmm! This pizza’s good.Employee: Oh, yeah. This deep dish one is great.Boss: Oh, yeah. I saw that one, but it looked too weird to try.Employee: Yeah, it’s Chicago style.Boss: Oh, that’s why. I like just good old American-style pizza.Frost Bank Building
Austin, TexasOverheard by: dizzle [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Meet the guy who dug the mysterious tunnel in Toronto. The story gets deeper [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Weekend Links: Spacewalk Anniversary
2015 marks the 50-year anniversary of the first time a human being casually floated free in space. Since then, astronauts have set the bar ever higher with increasingly history-making spacewalks. * Late author Terry Pratchett's Discworld series is more a sprawling connection of loosely-connected novels containing interwoven threads than any sort of clearly linear series, so a fantasy-loving infographic-maker has … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drunk woman strips, performs in-flight entertainment for passengers and crew (with helpful picture of a sex toy) [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Ever wonder what happens to someone whose highest aspiration in life is to be a hall monitor? [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » So I bought a macro lens today. What should I do with it first? [Survey]
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FMyLife » rayraydayday says FML
Today, I was wearing a new tank top that was really cute. I later was talking to an attractive guy and thought he was giggling at me because he thought I was being cute and funny. I then realized he was giggling at the fact that I only shaved one armpit. FML [Link]
FMyLife » ironfey says FML
Today, as I was closing up at my sandwich-making job when a huge bus full of basic, snobby, preppy cheerleaders came in. They literally "can't even" decide what they want. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this rusty face [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » It's all fun and games 'til someone drinks nine liters of wine [Obvious]
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GraphJam » BWOOP!
This happens at least once per week in my dorm. Graph by: SJ_M__ Tagged: burning , college , fire alarm , Pie Chart Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » Boat crashes into seawall, Coast Guard responds in record time (with video of record-breaking response time) [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Los Angeles banned fast food restaurants in 2008, but people are fatter than ever. Clearly we need stronger food bans [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » You might be able to hunt for some tender and juicy "beefalo" at the Grand Canyon soon [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Drunk, off-duty cop going the wrong way on a one-way street kills two. This being NJ, expect charges against the trucker he hit [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » It's bad enough that you robbed our salon. But did you also have to break into our outdoor kitchen area and grill up all our hamburger and sausages and drink all our beer and cognac? [Florida]
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Futility Closet » What Am I?
In 1831 this riddle appeared in a British publication titled Drawing Room Scrap Sheet No. 17: In the morn when I rise, / I open my eyes, / Tho’ I ne’er sleep a wink all night;
If I wake e’er so soon, / I still lie till noon, / And pay no regard to the light. I have loss, I … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Firefighters "stumble upon" sophisticated, illegal marijuana grow operation, discover 1600 plants in various stages of growth. Police quickly confiscate all 1300 plants, worth $2.3 million (w/amazing pics of the 1000 plant grow op) [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » As public service, Japan has fully identified and classified 'girls who look innocent but aren't' and 'girls who don't look innocent but are' and rendered them in anime [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » Want to teach your students what it was like to fight in the American Revolution? Let them fire muskets [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » The world's most hipster speakeasys [Cool]
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GraphJam » falling BEHIND jeans underwear skin shirt relative area of visible PLUMBER GANGSTA TRAMP stoop analysis
Graph by: Terry_Ward Tagged: crack , gangsta , pants on the ground , plumber , thong Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Likelihood of things cats would say if they could talk:
Graph by: aknerd Tagged: Cats , cheeseburger , disappointed , lolcats , love , talk Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » In possibly the nerdiest marriage proposal ever, man proposes to partner during solar eclipse. The Sun was not there [Sappy]
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Mental Floss » Einstein's Telescope
Recently I heard that astronomers had observed the same supernova exploding four times, and that it had something to do with gravitation and optics. It was one of those moments where I heard (or read) the headline but didn't catch the details, and I tucked it into the "look it up later" file. (This file fills most of my neural … [Link]
FMyLife » tumbleshay says FML
Today, I broke up with my girlfriend because I felt unappreciated. She found it appropriate to sarcastically say, "Oh no, how will I ever be able to open my jars?" FML [Link]
FMyLife » anon says FML
Today, I decided I would actually make use of my apartment complex's exercise equipment. My routine consisted of one mile on the treadmill, and 15 minutes on the toilet followed by 10 minutes of lying in the fetal position on my bath mat. Great core workout. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Below-Ground Swing Sets Sound Exciting!
Graph by: Danger Barron (via www.marriedtothesea.com) Tagged: classy , creepy , pools , swings Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » 50,000 baby lettuce plants just get up and leave [Weird]
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Weird Universe » Dress like your dishwasher
A follow-up to Paul's post about pop-art fridges. If you're going to start decking out your appliances in designer patterns, you might as well wear matching clothes.
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GraphJam » I'm Too Cool to Write My Own Title
Graph by: buckles_b (via www.bite.ca) Tagged: cool , flow chart , loser , trick question Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » Lawyer: My client was acquitted on drug charges, now give him his money back. City: We… uh… lost it [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop theme: Create a creature [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Teens steal elderly woman's motorized wheelchair. Those rascals [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » 'Spider Man' climbs into Walmart ceiling, crawls through duct work, drops down and walks out front door, escaping shoplifting charges. FARK: As people record the whole thing on cell phones [Strange]
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Overheard In The Office » 9AM Back to Work
Inspector: So, are you still a slave to Cox? 200 Quality Circle
College Station, Texas [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Think I’ll Keep Him
Female agent on phone: You gonna have supper ready when I get home? I don’t care… Fine, chicken. Fried chicken. Whatever, get your ass in the kitchen and make me some fried chicken. Just shut up and go make me some chicken, I’ll be home in an hour [hangs up]. My husband is so whipped.Evans Building
Calgary, Alberta
CanadiaOverheard by: Going Gay [Link]
Overheard In The Office » What Is It with That Word?
Office peon: Will the office gift exchange be unisex?Boss (seriously): That's inappropriate in the workplace.Seattle, WashingtonOverheard by: beth the observer [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Could Let Her Hurt Feelings Control Me. But No.
Coworker #1, distraught: I’m leaving now. I probably won’t be back till tomorrow.Clueless manager: Okay, have fun! [Distraught coworker sobs and runs out.]Coworker #2: Um… You know she’s having her dog put to sleep, right?111 Madisonville Street
Crofton, KentuckyOverheard by: will1966 [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Whatever You May Have Heard to the Contrary
Worker #1: What kind of M&Ms are those?Worker #2: Peanut.Worker #1: Oh god, I won't want those! I don't want nuts in my mouth!Albany, New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Makes Me Grateful Just to Be Stupid
Office lady: This girl that was in the Paralympics has 1.5 arms and no legs below the knee. She won 5 medals in the games, and is an engineer.Office guy: What? Like on a train?Office lady: No… For BC Hydro, duh!Vancouver
CanadiaOverheard by: LJ [Link]
Weird Universe » XM42 Flamethrower
Purchase yours here.
A tip of the propeller beanie to Charles Stross.
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Fark.com RSS » When Patrick met Stevie, a blind senior cat that no one wanted, she was at the Animal Care Society of Cork in Ireland. After a few adjustments to help Stevie navigate his house both of their lives are forever enriched everyday, especially Caturday [C
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Fark.com RSS » "Not tonight, dear, I have a haddock" [Sick]
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Overheard In The Office » …When I See Him at the Klan Meeting.
1: Did you watch the state of the union last night?2: No, but I'm sure rush limbaugh will tell me what he said later.Colorado Springs, CO [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When it comes to food trucks, you might want to avoid the one that calls itself 'The Kitchen of the Unwanted Animal' [Sick]
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Overheard In The Office » 1PM Lunch
Drone #1: What do you think of your new team leader?
Drone #2: She’s like an ice cream bar. 112 Worcester Street
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts [Link]
GraphJam » Real Life: The Easiest Game of All
Graph by: pap-x Tagged: 3d , Bar Graph , colors , difficulty , graphics , life , pong , realism Share on Facebook
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FMyLife » not picking up says FML
Today, I took my girlfriend to meet my parents. My dad thought it'd be hilarious to act surprised and ask me if I'd already dumped the girlfriend I introduced him to yesterday. She slapped me and stormed out of the house before my dad could tell her it was a joke. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I had to take a dump at work. I walked into the bathroom and opened a stall, only to find what I can only describe as a fecal crime scene. It was like a turd had exploded mid-air. It was so vile, my anxiety kicked in and I broke down into a sobbing panic attack. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 11AM Installation
Soldier #1 is walking around slapping people on the ass with a length of stainless steel hydraulic line. *swat!* Soldier #1: You like that, dontcha bitch? You want some more?
Soldier #2: Oh yeah, give it to me papi! *loud swat* Soldier #2: OW!! [brief pause] Yeah, that was good…
Soldier #1: You want another one?
Soldier #2: Not yet, … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mom takes my phone? That's a poisonin' [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman with whiskers on her McMuffin ends up with Grimace on her face [Sick]
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Futility Closet » Unquote
“Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew; if the transmission should be interrupted for one century, civilization would die, and we should be savages again.” — Will and Ariel Durant The post Unquote appeared first on Futility Closet. [Link]
Mental Floss » Name the Elements That Don't End in 'um'
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Fark.com RSS » Most Canadian photo ever. Difficulty: no timbits [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Kicking It Old School: Kickball Rules From the 1920s
If you like kickball but hate the baseball-style rules, why not play like they did in the 1920s? [Link]
Mental Floss » Fall of the South: Battle of Bentonville
Sewanee.edu For the next few months, we'll be covering the final days of the Civil War exactly 150 years later. This is the fifth installment of the series. March 19-21, 1865: Battle of Bentonville The Battle of Bentonville, from March 19-21, 1865, was the last large-scale engagement of the war for Joseph E. Johnston’s Army of the South, a desperate … [Link]
FMyLife » ~__~ says FML
Today, I had to bail my drunk dad out of jail after he beat the shit out of a mime artist. All he had to say on the matter was "Fucking bastard was playing mind games." and that he'd beat him up again if he could. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The last things heard on the unintentional 911 call was, "I think I see the police," followed by sounds of running [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Alligator." "Alligator who?" "Congratulations, you're on the jury" [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Thirteen-year-old NYC teen tackles one of the world's toughest rock climbing routes like a boss, becoming the first female to do so [Cool]
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FMyLife » quietecho95 says FML
Today, I got a call from the ICU. Apparently, my boyfriend has been there for 3 days and I'm the only person who didn't know. Even my parents have been to see him. FML [Link]
FMyLife » falling short says FML
Today, my best friend confessed to having feelings for me. I've been in love with her for a long time, so I was ecstatic. She doesn't see herself ever going out with me, though, because she's a couple of inches taller and can't imagine herself "towering" over her man. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Like blind dates and speed dating weren't stupid enough on your own, now you can go blindfolded speed dating. Hope you like the feel of strangers rubbing their hands all over your face [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » "I got 50 texts in 24 hours and the next night he's knocking my door with a baseball bat shouting 'I'm going to kill you like you killed my GTA character.' That's when I called police. It's like he tried to act GTA out in
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Overheard In The Office » Thankfully, Larry Would Learn How to Be a Better Criminal in Jail
Lawyer: Did you know there was a gun in the house?Defendant: No.Lawyer: Did you hold the gun at any point?Defendant: No.Lawyer: Did you threaten anyone with the gun?Defendant: I don’t remember.Courthouse
Phoenix, ArizonaOverheard by: not a juror [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Hear Anthrax Gets You High before It Kills You
Mail pusher #1: What do you think is in this little box?Mail pusher #2: I don’t know… Maybe envelopes?Mail pusher #3: Or maybe it’s uncooked crack!9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, North CarolinaOverheard by: Datgurl49 [Link]
Overheard In The Office » On the Plus Side, He Had a Built-in Halloween Costume Every Year!
Old drone: My dad, when he got older, cut off his mustache, but then it wouldn't grow back in all the way, and he looked like Hitler.Delran, New JerseyOverheard by: Bruce Banner [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Mom, I’d Like You to Meet My Girlfriend… Shaniqua
Mom: The neighbor found out you’re gay.Daughter: What did she say?Mom: She doesn’t care. Her son is gay and her daughter’s dating a black guy.Daughter: What does her daughter dating a black have to do with it?Mom: Well, I would rather my daughter was a lesbian than date a black guy.8741 W Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MichiganOverheard by: barista [Link]
Overheard In The Office » They Practically Pay for Themselves
Cube dweller on phone: Ummm… The half-naked guy with the fire hydrant.Framingham, MassachusettsOverheard by: Shmendrik the Yenta [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Marvelous Mars Missions
At the Lunar Planetary Science Conference in Houston earlier this week, Jim Green, director of the Planetary Science Division at NASA, discussed ongoing missions and priorities moving forward. Much success can be found on and around Mars, where NASA and the international community are working diligently in advance of manned missions in the mid-2030s. Here are 11 Mars missions either … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: A "Drop" in the Bucket
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Overheard In The Office » And I Thought Enquiring Further Might Lead to Additional Work
Office guy #1: Did you get the e-mail?Office guy #2: Which one?Office guy #1: I don't know. Someone just asked me.Stratford, ConnecticutOverheard by: Deek [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "The key is to not feed the alligators and stay away from their nests." And also don't go swimming in the retention pond next to the mall [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Shockingly, there's not as much Vitamin C in your citrus Smirnoff as you might have imagined [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 20 Delicious Facts About Peeps
There’s a lot you may not know about Peeps, everyone’s favorite (non-chocolate) Easter candy. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Amazing Vintage Explorers Club Annual Dinner Programs
This Saturday is the New York City-based Explorers Club's 111th Annual Dinner. The event—held for the first time at the American Museum of Natural History—is already sold out, but check out the program covers and menus below for a look at over a century of strange food and incredible artwork. The earlier ones don't include menus because, although the dinners … [Link]
Weird Universe » Three Alarm Fire At Fire Extinguisher Factory
Its like rain on your wedding day. A fire at the fire extinguisher factory, isn't it ironic. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this nanner fan [Photoshop]
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Overheard In The Office » 10AM Distribute Paychecks
Employee #1: Hey, have the paychecks come in yet?
Employee #2: I just heard [Aaron] ask and the boss said no. We are going to have to put [Aaron] on suicide watch until the checks get here. 5760 Highway 80 East
Pearl, Mississippi Overheard by: Brain Dancing [Link]
Fark.com RSS » North Korean envoy warns, "We can launch nuclear missiles any time," adding, "Oh, sure, they probably won't make it much beyond the shoreline, but that's really not my point" [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » The Straw Hat Riots of 1922
What’s worse than the fashion police? A fashion mob. Throughout history, social norms have always helped dictate personal styles. But as arbitrary as these taboos can be, they’re sometimes enforced with violence—as Yankee straw hat fanciers once learned the hard way. Summer’s end in the late 19th and early 20th centuries meant that men had to retire these caps until … [Link]
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