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.”
Mental Floss » How Portland's Neighborhoods Got Their Names
davecito, Flickr // CC BY 2.0 There are 95 officially recognized neighborhoods in Portland, plus several more areas that people think are neighborhoods but aren't (hello, Hawthorne!). Many of these started out as separate communities that were later consolidated into Portland, and many of them have their roots in the great land rush of the 1850s, when the Donation Land … [Link]
Mental Floss » Answer These 15 General Knowledge Trivia Questions
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Mental Floss » 12 Overlooked Innovators Who Helped Invent the Modern World
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Fark.com RSS » A man named Burger is marrying a woman named King. No word on if the couple is waiting for their wedding night before having some In-N-Out [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » According to an unpublished paper, scientists have modified the germ line DNA of human embryos to permanently delete unwanted genes such as those for cancer or being a ginger [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » U.S. cities take a hint from Russia, begin installing fake windows to make abandoned houses look better [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » You can laugh, but when was the last time YOU tried to smuggle a dead crocodile for your mother? [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » TSA borrows a page from the "Take a Penny, Leave a Penny" business model [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether cities have constitutional right to revenue-based traffic enforcement [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Sheriff's deputies in Alabama confiscated more than 100—er, 60 cases of beer being hauled by teens to spring break on the Gulf Coast [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Gary Paulsen: Real-Life 'Hatchet'
If you read Hatchet as a child and convinced yourself that you could easily survive in the wilderness just like Brian Robeson, you’re not alone. Author Gary Paulsen thinks he can, too. In fact, he does. For at least part of the year, Paulsen lives on 40 acres north of Willow, Alaska. “From the northwest corner of my land, there’s … [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Niche Blogs for Your Perusal
You already knew you can come to mental_floss anytime to find a wide variety of general knowledge articles, plus quizzes, humor, and the latest hot topics. Every once in a while though, you want to wander off to explore some parts of the internet that you may not be familiar with. Maybe you’d like to delve into a subject or … [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Plucky Moments in the History of Eyebrow Grooming
They may not have been able to articulate it, but people have been trying to get their eyebrows on fleek for thousands of years. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Russia changing nuclear subs' fuel from uranium to charcoal, and on the fly apparently [Scary]
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The Onion » Ron Paul Withholding Presidential Endorsement Until True Libertarian Candidate Enters Race
LOUISVILLE, KY—Saying the current field lacks a contender who truly represents his principles, former congressman Ron Paul told reporters Tuesday that he would hold off on endorsing any presidential candidate until a true libertarian entered the rac… 
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Fark.com RSS » Man grabs ex-girlfriend, hits her and stamps on her head. Fark: In the middle of the county courtroom after the judge ruled against him [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this unusual street walker [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Mentally Ill Cartoons
Your favorite cartoon characters all have mental disorders. Check out the diagnoses here. * The Week has a compilation of all the Presidents’ delightfully awkward first pitches. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Nine Highlights From the First and Only Sears Catalog on LaserDisc. * So you think you’re tough, huh? Give this grueling endurance race a shot. Only 14 … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Boston jury begins deliberating how guilty Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » It's National Beer Day. Why are you still standing? [Spiffy]
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The Onion » Infographic: Who Is Rand Paul?
Kentucky senator Rand Paul announced Tuesday his plans to run for president in 2016, with the libertarian becoming the second Republican to officially declare his candidacy. 
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Fark.com RSS » Dollar Store bomb threat turns out to be fake, like pretty much everything else in the Dollar Store [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Pick the Numbers in the Correct Order
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Mental Floss » Meet the Skate Girls of Kabul
How the humble skateboard helped to kickstart a young feminist movement. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New robot that costs $30,000 will free millions of workers from lives of drudgery and manual labor. Also from paychecks, but that will just make us all richer like off-shoring did [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Intercession of rescue agencies deprives Darwin of a resounding victory against two idiots who built a boat out of home improvement materials for a total cost of some nine British pounds and decided to go fishing in it [Dumbass]
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The Onion » American Voices: Judge: Woman Can File Divorce Papers On Facebook
According to a report in the New York Daily News, a judge in New York granted a woman the right to serve her husband divorce papers via a private Facebook message because he refuses to provide an address, ruling that “This transmittal shall b… 
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Fark.com RSS » "The five-second rule for dropped food is a myth, according to science. We've all been living a lie" [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Bust of Edward Snowden removed from Fort Greene Park. In other news, someone took the time to make a bust of Edward Snowden and put it in Fort Greene Park without anybody noticing [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Dear Prudence, I recently read my late husband's diary. Is the bigger concern that it is mostly about his old girlfriend, thought of her while making love, and wondered what our kids would look like with her, or that I married a man with a diary?
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Mental Floss » 5 Movies Made for Strange Reasons
Generally, filmmakers undergo the tortuous, years-long process of making a feature film for two reasons: They have something to say, and their financiers want to make money while they say it. Some movies, however, enter production owing to more unusual motivations. Take a look at five films that originated out of unique circumstances. 1. Raging Bull Got a Green Light from … [Link]
The Onion » Mike Krzyzewski Admits He’d Like To Smack Grayson Allen’s Precious Fucking Baby Face
INDIANAPOLIS—As confetti streamed down during the team’s national championship celebration, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski admitted to reporters Monday night that he would absolutely love to smack freshman guard Grayson Allen right in his pre… 
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Fark.com RSS » Taco Bell wants to start delivering sandwiches to your door, assuming they can figure out that whole delivery thing [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » "Police investigating the theft of six best in show-winning guinea pigs from a top breeder have not ruled out a rival competitor" (w/ pics) [Weird]
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Mental Floss » 8 Food Myths You've Been Believing
A lot of misconceptions float around in the kitchen, and you need to separate fact from fiction: While some myths are just silly, others can be detrimental to your health. Here are some persistent fallacies you might still believe. Myth #1: White Meat Is Healthier Than Dark Meat While it’s true that dark meat has more calories than white meat, … [Link]
Mental Floss » Brontosaurus Might Exist After All
Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain Tyrannosaurus. Triceratops. Velociraptor. Though dinosaurs remain popular as ever, the general public knows very few genera by name. And, for many years, one of the most famous dino names ever coined has been considered invalid. But today, some scientists have announced that long-dormant Brontosaurus might deserve to be reinstated. After an enormous skeleton belonging to … [Link]
The Onion » Report: Holding Trophy Above Head Still Number One Celebration Technique
CINCINNATI—Following an exhaustive 18-month study examining all major American and international sports, a new report published Tuesday by Xavier University’s Department of Sport Studies revealed that holding a trophy high above one’s he… 
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FMyLife » mrningbrd says FML
Today, I woke up to it raining. My area really needs it, so it's great. I didn't expect to wake up to a hole in the roof though. FML [Link]
GraphJam » I never seen Mean Girls but I bet it's like this Venn
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Mental Floss » Honest Abe’s Secret Passion
Lincoln was an animal welfare activist before the concept existed. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Incompetence leaves DC in the dark. Also, the power is out [NewsFlash]
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Fark.com RSS » Sign stolen from farm of original member of SEAL Team 6 who died of ALS in 2012. Thief wondering what all those green dots are that just appeared on his chest [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Dog burns down house trying to get treats. Bad doggie. Bad [Fail]
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Mental Floss » How Many Times Can You Fold a Piece of Paper?
Try it with a piece of paper nearby. Then get ready for some MATH, people! [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Legal Terms
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Mental Floss » 12 Things You Might Not Know About 'Bad Boys'
Michael Bay’s directorial debut turns 20 today. How much do you know about the frenetic buddy cop movie? 1. THE MOVIE WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED FOR DANA CARVEY AND JON LOVITZ An earlier, somewhat different vision of the film would have had the SNL stars headlining. This early project even had a different, less catchy title: Bulletproof Hearts. Disney, the studio … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're going to attack a mailman to try to steal a package, make sure the mailman isn't an ex-boxing champ who won the British welterweight title in 2007 [Dumbass]
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Overheard In The Office » 5PM Out of Here
Peon: [Katie] said I’d be fired because of my hair.
VP: I don’t fire people for having stupid hair. 500 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts Overheard by: TC Ledger [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Then You Lose Them and We Send You Another Set
Consultant guy: Yeah, we overnight the documents to you. It takes about a week for you to get them.Garden City, New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Indiana's Right-to-Life Law Doesn't Extend to Adults
Boss: Carl! It's a good thing you aren't a dog or I'd have put you down by now!Indianapolis, IndianaOverheard by: BFScollegegirl [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Well, Try to Keep All Your Balls in the Air
Account director: Are you slammed?Designer: Yeah, I’m juggling David’s* package along with everything else.111 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IllinoisOverheard by: Hear No Evil [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Violent thug on the run taunted police on Facebook while wearing Dame Edna Everage-style glasses and a blonde wig" [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 11 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Starry Night'
With its seductive swirls, intoxicating composition, and enchanting color palette, Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night is one of the world's most beloved and well-known works of art. In its creation and eventual success, there's much more to this Starry Night than you might have known. 1. It Depicts Van Gogh’s view from an asylum. After experiencing a mental breakdown … [Link]
The Onion » SeaWorld Responds To California Drought By Draining Animal Tanks Halfway
SAN DIEGO—In an effort to conserve water amid the state’s severe drought, SeaWorld officials announced Tuesday that the southern California marine park had drained all of its animal tanks halfway. 
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Overheard In The Office » Jeez, No Wonder Campaign Finance Reform Is So Hard
Woman on phone with client: Let me put this to you another way: you pay for four hours with a whore. You buy her a catsuit. At the end of that time, you don't own the whore. You may still retain the catsuit but what good will that do you, since you're a 45-year-old balding fat guy? You might as well … [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Fantastic Facts About ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Madeleine L’Engle’s acclaimed science fantasy novel A Wrinkle in Time has been delighting readers since its 1962 release. Whether you’ve never had the chance to read this timeless tale or haven’t picked it up in a while, here are some facts that are sure to get you in the mood for a literary journey through the universe. 1. The author’s … [Link]
The Onion » Opinion: Grandma Will Always Be Alive As Long As You Remember Her And Never Think About Anything Else (by Ellen Jaworsky)
By Ellen Jaworsky 
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Fark.com RSS » Nestle being blamed for California's drought because they make money selling bottled water [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Drunk guy looking for warm place to sleep breaks into building and takes a nap. Only one slight problem [Fail]
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The Onion » Your Horoscopes — Week Of April 7, 2015
ARIES: This week you'll prove that one man can make a difference when you smear bacon grease all over the stairs and escalators at the malls closest to the retirement home. 
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Fark.com RSS » And on the right, children, you see the hippos, which are native to Africa and actually have a common ancestor in whales. And on the left, you'll see local favorite Melvin the Giraffe, who OH MY GOD LOOK AWAY [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Have you ever been to an international coffee expo it's really great there are coffee diplomats from all over the world ready to share their coffee with you and you keep drinking coffee is it just me or is my heart beating really fast [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Not News. Guns banned from convention. Fark: The NRA convention. Finally, a use for this darn tag [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » Man described as Britain's least competent criminal back in jail for 350th conviction as he continues doing life on the installment plan (pics) [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » "Dear Prudence: My friend asked me if I'd raise her kids if she died. I said yes, and she died right after my boyfriend proposed, and now he's called off the wedding because he doesn't want to raise someone else's kids. Are you bu
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Mental Floss » Why Benjamin Franklin Hated the Letter "C"
English is a notoriously difficult language to learn to speak—and it's perhaps even harder to write. Benjamin Franklin—who was born on this day in 1706—certainly thought so, which is why he proposed getting rid of certain letters that make redundant sounds. Why have the letter “C,” for example, when all the sounds it makes can be covered by “S”or “K”? … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here are must-try foods from all 50 states. Subby can sure go for a lobster roll right now [Interesting]
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GraphJam » The Meow Mix Theme Song Is…
Graph by: PokerCat Tagged: annoying , cat food , Cats , commercial , jingle , meow , meow mix , Theme Song Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » NCIS report on Bowe Bergdahl raises new questions. Like how long is CBS going to drag this show out? 12 seasons? Christ, that goth chick is like 50 years old [Misc]
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Weird Universe » Underwater Fashion Show
Held in Florida, in 1954. Designed to show how water resistant the new orlon coats were. Though, of course, the models came up soaking wet despite wearing the coats.
SILVER SPRINGS, FLA.: Literally driven to the drink to model a new line of orlon coats and toppers, underwater mannequins come up smiling from the bed of Florida's Silver Springs. The … [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Fascinating Facts About Beavers
Beavers' ability to shape their environment is beyond impressive—but you already knew about the dam building. Let’s look at some other things that make beavers incredible. 1. They used to be giant Although they didn’t have the characteristic flat tail, giant beavers of the Ice Age, known as “Castoroides,” looked remarkably similar to their modern descendants—just much, much bigger. They … [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Indiana Jones and the One-Take Bridge Collapse
Here’s how they filmed that bridge stunt in Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. Special effects supervisor George Gibbs tells the story over an animated recreation.
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The Lyin’ King. How Disney got away with remaking Kimba the White Lion with no credit to his creator.
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Why your cat likes to break your stuff. You’re not catering to him … [Link]
GraphJam » Three Inches of Heaven
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Mental Floss » Why Is New York City Called 'Gotham'?
You’re likely most familiar with New York City’s “Gotham” nickname from Batman comics and movies, but the nickname actually predates the Dark Knight by nearly 120 years. Though we tend to think of “Gotham” as a dark, brooding city constantly on the brink of destruction, the term dates back to medieval England. It means “Goat’s Town” in Anglo-Saxon—which couldn’t be … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Think I've Seen This Shirley Temple Movie…
Office girl on phone: Daddy is fixing a drink, then I gotta ship some stuff to China before they revolt.Atlanta, GeorgiaOverheard by: Marni [Link]
FMyLife » nattlecakes says FML
Today, after over six weeks of not getting a single shift at my part time job, I finally went in to meet my new manager. He didn't even know I existed. Apparently my old manager lied and said I quit so they hired someone else. FML [Link]
FMyLife » cat.imakittycat. says FML
Today, I was outside with my two new kittens. A woman came rushing over, saying how glad she was that they were outside. She then started complaining that she had only been able to see them through the windows previously. I have no idea who she is or where she lives. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: Of Bunnies, Badgers and Fools [FarkBlog]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this (nearly) perfect living room [Photoshop]
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FMyLife » ouch says FML
Today, I stopped to replace a stuffed bear that had fallen from a small memorial for a girl killed nearby. Her mom happened to walk by and thought I was stealing it. She hit me with her purse. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Could You Make Up Your Mind?
Designers talking about an ad: I’d throw a white girl in there, for shits and giggles.Midtown
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Fark.com RSS » The reason you got all that human breast milk so cheap is because your dealer cuts it with cow's milk [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Las Vegas man who had lifetime of free buffet meals taken away from him commits suicide, says he couldn't live without those tiny ham cubes [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » In the course of human history, there are seven cows we should never forget [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » American tourist goes for a leisurely drive down busy road in Thailand. It went well, apart from driving down the wrong side for 30 minutes, hitting thirteen cars, injuring two people and having her wheels shot by police [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Attention well-intentioned people of Florida: There are some significant biological differences between the turtle and the tortoise and one of them is that tortoises can't really swim so please stop releasing baby tortoises into the ocean [Florid
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Fark.com RSS » Canadians travel 2,000 miles to eat at KFC, say they hope to stop at a chicken place somewhere on their way home [Silly]
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GraphJam » You Laugh Now, But Someday These Mint Condition Toy Could Be Valuable
They're so cute when they're little. Graph by: cono Tagged: happy meal , kids , Line Graph , toys Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » The Key to Fixing These 4 Human Genetic Diseases Could Lie in Cat DNA
Here’s a fact that won’t surprise crazy cat ladies: Cats and humans share about 90 percent of their DNA—and because of that, we’re susceptible to many of the same diseases. That’s why Dr. Leslie Lyons, leader of the Feline & Comparative Genetics Laboratory, currently at the University of Missouri, is trying to find and map mutations in the genes of … [Link]
FMyLife » hexphoenix says FML
Today, while at my job, a couple became angry with me because I charged them for an extra ranch they'd ordered, as I'm supposed to. When I explained how it says in the menu how any additional sauces are an extra charge, she said nastily, "That's okay, we'll just take it out of your tip". FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Noted Civil Rights activist Donald Trump is outraged that a show like 'Black-ish' can be on television [Stupid]
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Weird Universe » Diamond Postcard Gun
Original ad here.
Original text here.
I am uncertain about how the technology of 1914 allowed for one-minute development of photos. But somehow they managed, as you can see from the buttons below.
And damn, that was one gorgeous hunk of equipment!
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my grandma is refusing to talk to me because I didn't answer her phone calls while we were at a parade. I was in it. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 5PM That’s a Wrap
Boss: It’s such a nice day and nothing is happening in here…I think I’m going to leave.
Employee #1: That sounds good. Can I leave, too?
Boss: Sure.
Employee #2: And me?
Boss: If you want. Hey, [Erica]! If the phone rings, then just–
Clerk: Wait, you’re all going to leave me here by myself and you expect me to … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Controversial Chinese chemical plant explodes again, despite official assurances it would "definitely never" do such a thing [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » Legal Terms
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Overheard In The Office » Which Has Been Lifted, Due to Cornea Movies Like Brokeback Mountain
50-something admin talking about a gay couple she knew in the past: Back then there was an astigmatism associated with it.Medical Center
Houston, TexasOverheard by: Wow am I glad my last day is in a week. [Link]
Mental Floss » Handbags and Other Accessories Made With LEGO Bricks
Wear your childhood with innovative bags and accessories made by the company Agabag. These technicolor handbags are made with actual LEGO bricks—carefully constructed to ensure the bricks won't fall off, even with consistent use—and have a satin interior. Despite the hard exterior, the bags are still flexible. If the stylish clutches aren't really your thing, they also sell cufflinks, brooches, … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Contemporary painter who has been compared to Jackson Pollock is showcased in sold-out galleries around the world. Not bad for an 8 year old [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Police officer shot and killed during training at gun range [Florida]
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FMyLife » TheRunaway21 says FML
Today, my mother admitted to me that she sends me up and down the stairs to get things for her because she thinks I could use the exercise. FML [Link]
FMyLife » therewasnocurtain says FML
Today, I visited my sick grandpa for a few hours in the hospital. His roommate, also an elderly man, wouldn't stop masturbating. FML [Link]
FMyLife » tee says FML
Today, I was told it was inconvenient for me to take lunch breaks, because someone else has to answer the phones and no one else wants to actually do any work. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » This Giant Glowing Tentacle is Actually Thousands of Clones
The creature in this video, taken by Eaglehawk Dive Centre in Tasmania, Australia, isn't an alien creature straight out of James Cameron's The Abyss—even if it kind of looks like it. It's a pyrosome, or an inter-connected conical colony of asexual zooids that live in warm waters. The hundreds or thousands of tiny zooids—all of which are essentially clones, given … [Link]
Futility Closet » Head Trauma
Unfortunate newspaper headlines, collected by Robert Goralski for Press Follies, 1983: TOWN OKS ANIMAL RULE (Asheville Citizen)
TRAVIS MAN DIES AFTER ALTERATION (Sacramento Bee)
INDIAN OCEAN TALKS (The Plain Dealer)
JUVENILE COURT TO TRY SHOOTING DEFENDANT (Deseret News)
TRAIN ROLLS 0 MILES WITH NO ONE ABOARD (New York Times)
LAWMEN FROM MEXICO BARBECUE GUESTS (San Benito [Texas] News)
FLIES TO RECEIVE … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Now that is what I call finger licking good [Amusing]
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Overheard In The Office » Details Available Upon Request
Male colleague: Feeling any better?Female colleague: Sort of.Male colleague: Did you go make yourself throw up?Female colleague: No, I can’t do that.Male colleague: Oh, you’re one of those people. I can do it on command. I have a very weak sphincter.530 5th Avenue
New York, New YorkOverheard by: ap [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 1PM Lunch
Owner: 28 cents isn’t a lot, but after 100 times spending it, that’s $28. Listen man, $28 is a bottle of champagne! Instead of throwing it in the trash can, I can drink it, man! $28 on top of $28…That starts to add up to a few bottles of champage and pretty girls and a nice dinner! 8860 NW 24th … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Craig, Definitely
Project manager: So, when Janet* gets it from both sides next week… Do you think that is what Craig* and Barbara* really want?Dallas, TexasOverheard by: The Quiet Consultant [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …As Seen in Two Goudas, One Cup
Boss: He wants her to go down on the cheese.Beverly, Massachusetts [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Scientist" claims to have "virtually unequivocal evidence" that he found the "tomb" of "Jesus." Oh, and His "wife" "Mary Magdalene." Oh come on, AND His "son" "Judah?" [Unlikely]
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Overheard In The Office » He Hates It When You Use ‘Abomination’
Student #1: I thought Dan* hated it when you used the word ‘retarded.’
Student #2: No, Jen* is retarded, Dan is gay. 6450 South Fiddlers Green Circle
Greenwood Village, Colorado Overheard by: Toddd [Link]
Overheard In The Office » How to Make a Texan's Head Explode
Young female coworker: Don't take me seriously. I mean, seriously!Austin, Texas [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I like my presidential Easter egg hunts like I like my chocolate bunnies… COVERED IN BEES [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 9 Things You Can Do to Feel More Confident
One way to make a good first impression is to go into a situation with your chin up, head held high, exuding confidence. New research says we judge how confident others are in just .2 seconds, and if you’re feeling weak or insecure, your voice will give you away almost immediately. Here, a few scientifically proven ways to boost your … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » World's oldest person cedes the throne after a mere six days [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Bakery bandit passes on cookies, demands the dough [Dumbass]
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Weird Universe » Victoria the Bowling Kangaroo
Who knew that kangaroos could bowl!
MATCHING FIGURES — Shapely actress Monique Van Vooren is all set to match strikes and spares with Victoria, the bowling kangaroo, at the opening of a huge new bowling alley in New York. The bowling palace is the newest and largest of its kind in the East.
Source: Pampa Daily News – Oct. 1, 1958 … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Ooooh. Hooters.
Lawyer on phone: My understanding is that he works in a restaurant, not a bordello.Huntington, New York [Link]
FMyLife » rhunter17 says FML
Today, I forgot my boyfriend was allergic to nuts and ate Nutella toast before he arrived. He had just brought me flowers for doing well in an exam and I kissed him. He had a reaction and I had to stab him in the leg. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Not Even Middle Schoolers Like Middle School
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GraphJam » Price of Soda versus Location of Purchase
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GraphJam » Click Here! You Just Won a Free Virus!
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GraphJam » Re-Plotted: Is It Even Possible to Be a Hipster Anymore?
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Fark.com RSS » You cut him off, he pulls out a chainsaw. It's the Canadian way [Scary]
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Overheard In The Office » Spice Girls: ‘No Problem!’
Salesperson: They don’t have to know what they want. They just have to tell me what they want.2299 Ridge Road
Greenville, South CarolinaOverheard by: dying a slow death [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Food Babe versus Science Babe, in an epic throwdown of science fact versus nutrition superstition [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Man dating 17 women at once gets found out when they all show up to visit him in the hospital. Well, this is awkward [Amusing]
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Overheard In The Office » Hard to Believe
Geek #1 with barrettes in his hair: Do you have any tape?Geek #2: I don’t give tape to guys who wear barrettes.Geek #1: They’re sparkly butterflies.Geek #2: Whatever. I don’t have any.Geek #1: Do you have anything that works similar to tape?Geek #2, rummaging in desk: I have some deodorant… and some mouthwash.Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this sweet bath [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 20 Bitter Definitions from 'The Cynic's Word Book'
Ambrose Bierce’s The Cynic’s Word Book could be considered one of the many precursors for snarky internet listicles. It was originally written as a series of 88 newspaper columns for The Wasp (where Bierce worked as editor-in-chief) under the title The Devil’s Dictionary. After Bierce became editor of The San Francisco Examiner in 1887, the column was retitled The Cynic’s … [Link]
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