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 » NSA creates Earth Day mascot that's just as creepy as the NSA [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Reminder to dog owners: clean up after your pet, or someone else might find the wedding ring your dog ate [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » OK. Raise your hand. Who here hasn't had to call firefighters to get their duck unstuck from a fence? Duck. D-U-C-K [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » You don't have to like Verizon's "customer service" to stay with them, but you do have to be rich. Or a moron. Or both. Says their CFO [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » It took nearly 20 hours, through torrential rain and thunderstorms, all while living with muscular dystrophy but Maickel Melamed finally finished the Boston Marathon [Hero]
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Weird Universe » Army wants a new gun
Now this is my idea of a proper gun ad. BTW the US military is looking for it's next standard model.
Let's hope it is made in America still. I like the old Colt 1911 .45 ACP or the Glock .45 GAP over any 9mm.
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Mental Floss » Strange States: Pennsylvania's Big Mac Museum
Wikimedia Commons If you want to learn about someplace, you can always pick up a textbook. But if you want to get to know a place, you're going to have to dig a little deeper. And what you find there might be a little strange. The Strange States series will take you on a virtual tour of America to uncover … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Presidential Facts Your History Teacher Never Told You
These five facts are ones for the books … even if they were technically left out of the books. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, despite having a stomach bug, I went into work, as my boss is overseas and had warned me not to take any sick leave until she returned. After 4 hours and vomiting twice, I left. She found out and sent me an email bitching me out for coming in sick. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » What’s the Difference Between Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.?
The signs and menus look exactly alike — down to that cheery little star — but are they the same restaurant? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I'm not saying it was racism, but it was racism [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » "Kentucky bourbon thieves swiped 'more than one person could drink in a lifetime'" Drew: "Challenge accepted" [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 10 Moody Facts About 'Jane Eyre'
When Charlotte Brontë sat down to write Jane Eyre, she didn’t know she was writing a major work of literature. The gothic novel about a governess’s romance with the brooding Mr. Rochester was an instant classic in its time and is still much loved today, 168 years later. After all, who can resist a tale featuring a madwoman locked in … [Link]
Mental Floss » These Rats Save Lives
Gambian pouched rats can sniff out land mines…and they work for bananas. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Rich dude: "I know I killed a guy, your honor, but I've got a vacation to the Bahamas coming up. Can I go? I'll totally come back." Judge: "I trust you" [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Getting Saucy: Condiments Around the World
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: A Quadruple Rainbow
Amanda Curtis, Instagram A quadruple rainbow made an appearance in New York. That means there are at least four leprechauns on the loose. * This kid just took the greatest school picture ever, because his soldier father snuck in and photobombed him. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: How to Navigate the Weepy World of Lifetime Movies * Cartoons would … [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Parrots You Should Meet
There are around 372 species of parrot, and they vary greatly. Let’s take a look at some that you might not normally think of as parrots, and some that are just plain spectacular. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Shatner, Musk and Gore? The California drought doesn't stand a chance [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » Adorable Real-Life Kermit Discovered in Costa Rica
It isn't easy being green [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Aquarium Gives Penguins Private ‘Honeymoon Suites’ To Encourage Mating
In an effort to encourage the endangered animals to breed more chicks, the New England Aquarium is giving eight pairs of penguins igloo-like “honeymoon suites” away from the main exhibit to get them in the mood for mating. 
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Mental Floss » Pick the Missing Movie Title Word That Ends in 'er'
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Fark.com RSS » NY court grants human rights to every ape it sees, from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this touching moment [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Chemistry Ph.D. Student Turned Her Thesis Into a Comic Book
A chemistry Ph.D. student wanted to make her thesis more accessible to her friends and family, so she turned it into a comic book. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Port St. Lucie mother arrested after driving down the driveway with her son, T. J. Hooker, clinging to her car's hood [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Disgraced torture fetishist Allen West pretty sure nobody got injured playing football before they outlawed praying at football games [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Someone in Peckham, England, forgot their toast Taj Mahal in the street this morning (pics) [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » April showers may mean May flowers, but burning Siberians means Northwest haze [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Turtle smuggler seeks deal as the wheels of justice grind very slowly [Followup]
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The Onion » American Voices: Study: Men Gamble Bigger When Physically Attractive Guys Are Around
According to a new study, heterosexual men in gambling situations made bigger and riskier bets after being shown photographs of male Abercrombie and Fitch models and other attractive men, with scientists explaining that “men want to appear more desi… 
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Fark.com RSS » High winds are expected in Ohio, even though all the presidential candidates are in New Hampshire [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Iceman comes out as gay. Maverick, Hollywood smile coyly [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 6 Movie Sets That Could Have Killed Someone
The most dangerous movies in history. [Link]
Mental Floss » Meet a Japanese Department Store’s New Robot Greeter
It’s not uncommon to be greeted with a cheery “Konnichiwa!” upon entry to a business in Japan, but one store has a new employee who’s a little unusual. [Link]
FMyLife » 21ShitCleaner says FML
Today, my dad woke me up at 5am saying that there was dog shit on the carpet. I thought it was just a clever ruse to get me into the living room for a birthday surprise. It wasn't. There really was dog shit that I had to clean up, with no "Happy birthday"s even uttered. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Types of customers I encounter this holiday season.
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GraphJam » Fake Ass Rapper, or Just Fake Ass?
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GraphJam » Let Them Drink Blood
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GraphJam » What's Goin' On?
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GraphJam » During Obama's Inaugural Speech
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GraphJam » Just Go Outside, and Make a Snowman!
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GraphJam » They're Not Going to Check the Dates
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GraphJam » It's Like They Can Sense It
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GraphJam » Han Shot First, Damn It!
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GraphJam » I Forgot the Controls
And one of the buttons is stuck. Also, I'm not so great with joysticks. Oh, and you cheated. Graph by: zeusthemaster Tagged: excuses , Pie Chart , races , reasons , video games , wall Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Percentage distribution of times when I think about coffee filters
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GraphJam » Probability my wallet contains no bills smaller than $20
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GraphJam » I Put the "Pro" in "Procrastination"
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GraphJam » Bickering Our Way to a Crappier Future
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GraphJam » Snuggie, it's the Blanket with Sleeves!
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GraphJam » Exploring the Unknown
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GraphJam » University Computer Labs
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GraphJam » Real Cartoon Ponies?
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GraphJam » Things You'll Never Have to Worry About
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GraphJam » How About That Salad?
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GraphJam » Number of Nickelback Shows I Plan to Attend in 2010
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GraphJam » A Yellow Submarine, A Yellow Submarine
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Fark.com RSS » Teddy Roosevelt once again becoming involved in a foreign civil war [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » April 21, 1918 – wouldn't you know it, Snoopy was on leave that day [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Apparently you can't even fricking replace the CARPET in the Dome of the Rock without sparing a major political uproar, a minor religious war and half-a-dozen "Indiana Jones"-style theories about clues to lost treasures [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 5 Times Crayola Retired Its Crayons
Some names were deemed no longer suitable. [Link]
Mental Floss » Laura Starcher and the Petticoat Revolution of 1916
The incumbent all-male government in the tiny town of Umatilla, Oregon—population just 198—was confident going into the 1916 election. Mayor E.E. Starcher didn’t even worry about campaigning to keep his seat. After all, most citizens of the town didn’t bother to vote anymore, and since no one had announced that they were challenging him, ballots hadn't even been ordered. But … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "The weather" added to list of things that can kill you in Australia, which now consists of All the Things [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Google Gets In On The Hunt for the Loch Ness Monster
Eighty-one years ago today, the Daily Mail published the "Surgeon's Photograph" (below), which depicts a mysterious creature with a Brontosaurus-like head rising out of Scotland's Loch Ness. The image launched a world-wide fascination with uncovering the mystery of the Loch Ness monster; since then, the cryptid’s existence has been repeatedly debunked and yet is still hotly debated. On the occasion … [Link]
The Onion » Encouraging U.S. Department Of Labor Reminds Job Seekers About All The Dumbfucks Out There
WASHINGTON—In a gesture of encouragement toward the millions of Americans struggling to find work in a difficult job market, the U.S. 
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Mental Floss » Name a President for Every Applicable Letter in the Alphabet
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Mental Floss » 20 Things You Might Not Know About ‘While You Were Sleeping’
As Sandra Bullock's Christmas-set romance turns 20 years old, here are some bits of trivia you won’t want to sleep on. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ISIS has to deal with anti-vaxxers, too [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » The people who keep yelling for Amtrak to jump into the 21st century and go with bullet trains need to know that first we kinda have to replace a 104-year-old bridge first [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Magic 'beer teabag' transforms bland lager into refined craft beer [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » For the record, you can't elude cops by swimming away in the ocean, but give it up for this guy for trying [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » "The Claw is our master." "The Claw chooses who will go and who will stay" [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Back on the Island
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The Onion » American Voices: Study: Men Gamble Bigger When Physically Attractive Guys Are Around
According to a new study, heterosexual men in gambling situations made bigger and riskier bets after being shown photographs of male Abercrombie and Fitch models and other attractive men, with scientists explaining that “men want to appear more desi… 
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Fark.com RSS » "Students named on threatening list found at Milford High School" Glad they found them [Fail]
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The Onion » Medical Experts Disappointed With Man Who Failed To Live Up To Life Expectancy
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Explaining that the man’s lifestyle, ethnicity, and family history had all indicated a more favorable outcome, members of the medical community expressed their disappointment Tuesday after learning that Florida resident Andrew … 
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The Onion » Relationship Reaches Point Where Breaking Up, Getting Married Would Be Equally Huge Hassle
KNOXVILLE, TN—Saying that both options would involve unwanted and burdensome investments of time and energy, local woman Amy Harris reported Tuesday that her four-year relationship with Will Mollison had come to the point where breaking up or gettin… 
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Fark.com RSS » Vitamins will kill you and everyone you love [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » The Story Behind the Official State Fossil of South Carolina
Seems like there’s an Official State Everything these days. Official State Toy? Mississippi’s got the teddy bear, while Pennsylvania has the Slinky. Six states have designated Official Firearms. And 20 states have deemed milk as the Official State Beverage. South Carolina is no stranger to branding things with the “Official State” title, with an Official State Grass (Indian Grass), Official … [Link]
FMyLife » Not dying. says FML
Today, I started getting really bad chest pains at work. I googled it and the internet convinced me I was having a heart attack. Scared for my life, I started to dial for an ambulance when I let out the biggest fart you could ever imagine. Turns out it was trapped gas. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Let's play "Can you guess the state based on the headline?" [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Graduated tax rate for California water ruled unconstitutional. That's the joke [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: Announcing BareFark [FarkBlog]
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Fark.com RSS » There's actually a policy that makes Pret staff give free coffee to attractive people [Cool]
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Mental Floss » 7 Famous Pairs of Pen Pals
These well known duos lived out their relationships on the page. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Reds manager Bryan Price drops 77 F-bombs in epic blowup at media, is immediately given a role in sequel to Wolf of Wall Street [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » One-third have almost no retirement savings, but the real story is the picture in the article [Advice]
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The Onion » Your Horoscopes — Week Of April 21, 2015
ARIES: They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but as far as you're concerned, crap like that is for people who can get out of bed. 
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The Onion » Opinion: I Know Heaven Is Real Because I Saw It And Abducted An Angel (by Terry Waldrip)
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Mental Floss » Are Beards Hotbeds for Bacteria?
Lumbersexuals have invaded and everyone from the neighborhood barista to David Beckham has been cultivating creative facial hair. While heavy stubble and beards are said to make men look manlier and hotter, there could be a disadvantage to wearing a chin curtain. Beards might harbor more germs, making them more dirty than sexy. “Sebaceous glands on the face, chest, and … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Only If It Had Room for a Bagel
Office guy: Your toaster is too small.Office gal: It isn't my toaster.Office guy: It's close to your desk.Office gal: If I shoved it up your ass, would it be your toaster?Seattle, Washington [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Bragging.
Coworker on cell: I don't mean to brag, but I am on YouTube…Swiftwater, PennsylvaniaOverheard by: wookie [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Spike Lee: “Excuse Me?”
Coworker to another: It's not up to you to do the right thing.Manhattan, New YorkOverheard by: anoyed [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Monitoring My Heart.
Coworker #1: What is that, you heart monitor or something?Coworker #2: No, it's Window's Media Player.Media, Pennsylvania [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Your Tattoo Of the Clock with No Hands, Maybe?
Female coworker: What is it about me that says “oh, she'll be fine in prison?”Raleigh, North Carolina [Link]
Overheard In The Office » And Then I’ll Blow Up His Car
Boss: Well, I’m outta here! Too bad you have to stay!Janitor: You’re not letting him leave early?Boss: No. I’m the boss. I get to go. He has to stay.Janitor: Okay. Well, bye.Boss: Bye! [He leaves]Janitor: So you’re leaving in five minutes, right?Employee: I’ll wait ’til he clears the building.59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Dear Prudence: Recently I told my fiancée I played doctor with my best friend–a girl–when we were kids. My fiancée now says my friend is a sexual predator and shouldn't come to the wedding; this friend is like a sister to me. Wha
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Overheard In The Office » I’m Filling Out a Cosmo Quiz
Boss: What do you think of blood dye?3120 Lincoln Park Avenue
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Fark.com RSS » Blue Bell Creameries issues massive recall of all their products, causing the diabetes crisis in Texas to disappear overnight [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this centerpiece [Photoshop]
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Weird Universe » The gun safe enough to use as a toy
There seem to be layers of meaning in this ad. On one level, it's just a girl playing with her toys (and her gun). On another level, the doll clearly seems posed in a way to represent a dead person, shot perhaps by the girl who's looking down at the gun in her hand with regret. What's the message here? … [Link]
Weird Universe » World Erotic Art Museum
RIP, founder Naomi Wilzig.
Being TV journalism, the clip is work-safe. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Heritage Foundation says gay marriage will cause a rise in abortions, because if there's one group known for abortions, it's gays [Stupid]
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Overheard In The Office » Got My Eye on the Prettiest Little Vireo
Driver piercing long silence on radio, to no one in particular: If I wasn’t a human, I’d be one o’ them cow birds. [Other drivers agree.]227 Business Route 96
Buna, TexasOverheard by: Angel [Link]
Fark.com RSS » French customs agents seize a record 2.25 tons of cocaine from a sailboat. Sacre blow [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Downside: Accidentally destroying your immaculate new lawn. Upside: Accidentally creating large scale work of art, instead [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Back on the Island
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Fark.com RSS » Couple finds rare Beanie Baby worth over $93,000, hope to use that money to invest in pogs [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Subtle Nail Art That Doubles as a Trackpad
With wearables becoming more and more prevalent, there has come to be a huge demand for personalization. Thanks to MITMedia Lab we might have yet another way to wear our technology—this time on our nails. NailO is a smart sticker that is worn on the user's thumbnail and works as a miniature track pad. Its small size makes it a … [Link]
FMyLife » Deli meat prom says FML
Today, my prom dress came in the mail. I don't know what happened with the tailoring but not only does it not fit, but it also looks like deli meat. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Zach says FML
Today, I found out the only reason my parents haven't kicked me out yet is because of my OCD which makes me clean the house every single day. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …His Hot, Flaky Biscuit
Female coworker to male coworker: He wants to taunt you with his biscuit.Raleigh, North Carolina [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Homemade BB-8 Droid
This homemade Mini BB-8 unravels a few ball-droid mysteries. Wanna bet this will be “the hot toy of the year” at Christmas?
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These photos of scientists on the job will make you seethe with envy. Because real field work is anything but boring.
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An Arresting History of the Police Car. Once again, Detroit led the way in automotive … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And the winners of the 2015 Cannabis Cup ARE… truly amazing (w/pot porn pics) [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Render unto the IRS the things that are the IRS's, or you won't have a prayer [Fail]
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FMyLife » Phabia says FML
Today, I was sent to the front office for having blood shot eyes and smelling like smoke. I just didn't get enough sleep and had trouble putting my contacts in, and I always smell like smoke because of my parents' excessive smoking. They didn't believe me. My parents had to come in to back me up. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The "Nano Bible" Fits On a Chip The Size of a Grain of Sugar
You can't really read it, but that's not the point. Researchers at the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute in Israel engraved the Hebrew Bible on a chip the size of a grain of sugar in order to demonstrate the scale that they work in. "We realized that we might have found an interesting way of introducing nanotechnology to the general public. … [Link]
FMyLife » ChildFree says FML
Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiance and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML [Link]
Futility Closet » Progress
Frightened villagers “killed” the first hydrogen balloon, launched in Paris by Jacques Charles and the Robert brothers Anne-Jean and Nicolas-Louis on Aug. 27, 1783. Allen Andrews, in Back to the Drawing Board: The Evolution of Flying Machines, quotes a contemporary account: It is presumed that it was carried to a height of more than 20,000 feet, when it burst by … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Karaoke Song That Kills
We’ve all gotten talked into doing karaoke at some point or another, or maybe it’s one of your secret passions (I’m not judging). Whatever circumstance leads you to the stage on karaoke night, here’s a tip: Avoid “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. It doesn’t matter if it’s Rat Pack night. It doesn’t matter if you happened to wear your best … [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About 'Minecraft'
Whether you’re an avid player or have one in your life, you’ve probably had at least a brief encounter with Minecraft by now. Here are a few things you might not know about the gaming juggernaut. [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Surprising Benefits of Antioxidants
Antioxidants are a class of molecules that are capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Within the body, this means that antioxidants fight free radicals (highly reactive atoms or group of atoms, for those of you who are a little foggy on 10th grade Chem) to help combat the natural decline of aging and decrease your chances of contracting … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New study announces poor people are all stupid. Well, not really. But that's what you're going to hear on Facebook before long [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Pot-infused dog treats hit the market (w/ helpful image of what a stoned dog might look like) [Repeat]
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Mental Floss » 5 Legends from America’s National Parks
The national parks’ splendor extends beyond nature. In celebration of National Park Week, here are a few of the many stories that add to the great mystique of these American institutions. 1. The Yellowstone Campfire The origin story of the world’s first national park is a legend unto itself. Nathaniel Pitt Langford served as the first superintendent of Yellowstone National … [Link]
Mental Floss » Glowing Tomato Plants, Levitating Salt and The Secret to Homaro Cantu's Genius
When you think of madcap inventors and nerd heroes, it's hard to think of someone more inspiring than Homaro Cantu. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Parents of Newborns Can Be So Competitive
Sales rep, on the phone with a client: Well, why don’t you tell me how big yours is, and I’ll tell you how big mine is.Coker Tire
Chattanooga, Tennessee [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Tell Him It's 4:20 So He Can Go Take a Break
Cube dweller #1: Man, my daughter got the worst ear infection last night and wouldn't stop screaming. Cube dweller #2: Wow, that's horrible, what did you do? Cube dweller #1: My wife wanted me to take her to the emergency room but I said, “are you crazy? I just smoked three bowls and am buzzing hard!”Cube dweller #3: Someone please make … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Alas, Betty Boop Never Learned Her Lesson
Girl #1: That's the last time I ever play the tuba!Girl #2: At least not with make up on!Bloomington, Illinois [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Angry Villagers With Torches Soon Surrounded the Building
Sales guy on phone: It is what it is. It's my famous saying; I say it to everybody.Marlborough, Massachusetts [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Or Little Italian Choir Boys
Coworker #1: Hey, listen to this: “2.3 million Americans are currently incarcerated.” That's about 1% of the population!Coworker #2: What's that mean?Coworker #1: In prison.Coworker #1: Oh, I was thinking castrated…and I thought they only did that to animals.Muscatine, Iowa [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Isn't She the One Who Chews Ice in the Corner at Company Picnics?
Coworker #1: We had our monthly departmental breakfast this morning, and Lauren* just wouldn't stop going on about how she never eats sausage. But she sure looks like she eats a lot of sausage.Coworker #2: Come on, man–we all know that Lauren has never even seen a sausage in her life!Bellevue, Washington [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 4PM Market Research
Co-worker #1: I’m just not sure that the average person will be interested.
Co-worker #2: Hey, I’m interested, and I think I’m pretty average.
Co-worker #1: Yes, I’d have to agree with that. 264 Main Street
Wintersville, Ohio [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Remember how the world hunger problem will be solved once we finally get used to eating insects? Yeah, about that [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Clear Waters of Lake Michigan Reveal Shipwrecks
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City Facebook The last bit of ice has finally disappeared from Lake Michigan, revealing, to those in the air, what lies beneath the crystal clear waves: Shipwrecks. Lots of shipwrecks. On a patrol last Friday, a crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City in Michigan snapped some gorgeous photos of just … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » NewsFlash: Holy Grail Located in Michigan!
20-something office girl: Remember, that e-mail said that you're supposed to swab your nose or use a neti pot, and gargle with salt water or Listerine to prevent the swine flu.30-something office dude: Is that what you do?20-something office girl: I swab my nose and flush my nostrils, and I swish Listerine. But I don't gargle.30-something office dude: Why not?20-something office … [Link]
Weird Universe » Polly Wants Rescued
Firefighters rushed into a burning home to rescue whoever was screaming FIRE! and HELP! To their surprise instead of people they discovered parrots. I guess the birds do understand some of what they are saying after all. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Judge throws out charges against off duty cop that fired into an unarmed crowd, killing a woman, because the prosecutor accidentally charged the cop with the wrong crime. Oopsie [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 5 Common Complaints About Automatic Flush Toilets
In theory, toilets that flush automatically are the ideal bathroom update. They're more sanitary, have no handles to break, are more handicap friendly, don't waste water, and best of all, there's no need to worry about walking in on an unflushed mess. What appears to be the original patent for the sensor was filed in 1949 by Bokser Lewis under … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "When my daughter is born next month, [we will] immediately pierce her tongue. My husband and I are devout Juggalos, and we want to raise our daughter to whoop-whoop with the rest of the family" [Satire]
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Overheard In The Office » Always a Good News/Bad News Proposition
CSR: That reminds me of when my boyfriend sat on my face.Scarborough
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this rehydration method [Photoshop]
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