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 » Mom ODs on heroin and facial warts while cooking kids dinner [Sick]
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The Onion » Sportsgraphic: Keys To The Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Lightning
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: LEGO-ize Your Pictures
Legoizer takes your photographs and explains exactly how to turn them into LEGO mosaics. * It’s the time of year when we all start getting invited to (dragged to) weddings. So you’ll want to know this year’s hottest (fake) wedding trends, courtesy of The Onion. * Cover your heart! These are seven actual archaeologists that were just like Indiana Jones. … [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Electrifying Facts About the Fender Stratocaster
More than six decades after its introduction, the Fender Stratocaster is still one of rock 'n' roll’s most iconic electric guitars. Here’s everything you need to know about the beloved Strat. [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Times People Sued Over Booze
Alcohol can make people do ridiculous things—and we’re not just talking about regrettable tabletop dances. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Jesus Christ it's STILL a LION! Stay in the car. AND KEEP THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP FFS [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » We are the 30% [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Why We Can't Remember Colors Accurately
Our memory simplifies colors down to the most basic hues. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Florida: where the fish are fish, the teenagers are teenagers, and the teenagers are occasionally smacked unconscious by the fish [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Congratulations, Bridgeport, CT, you're the worst destination in America for a summer vacation. Whew, lucky they told me, hope there's still rooms available in Newark [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 12 Illuminating Facts About General Relativity
This year marks the 100th anniversary of a scientific breakthrough that fundamentally changed our world. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Good news: Activists have revived an organism thought to have died out in Europe. Not so fast: Activists are anti-vaxxers, and the organism is diphtheria [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » "Tragedy today, as Queen Elizabrth was eaten by wolves. She was delicious" [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my mother found my escaped pet snake after she had already washed and dried it with the laundry. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Famous Writer Who Brought Down Famous Writers School
Fame and fortune via mail order. What could go wrong? [Link]
Weird Universe » Zero Tolerance Extends To Parents
Superintendent Jay Foster of Senatobia Schools in Mississippi pressed disturbing the peace charges against parents who did not follow his directions to hold applause till the end of the graduation ceremony. Not only were the offending parents removed from the audience, missing the rest of the ceremony, but they now each face a possible $500 fine. Apparently zero tolerance now … [Link]
Mental Floss » 4 Hurricane Simulators That Whip Up Fake Storms
Researchers use powerful fans, rip down trees, and spray water to simulate dangerous storms. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In an attempt to up the "redneck factor" of the lottery, Indiana debuts Bacon Scent Lottery Tickets [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Chat With an African Penguin in a Google Hangout
If you have ever wanted to ask a penguin something, now is your chance! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Florida man, who makes swords for a living, committed hotel rewards points fraud to get gift cards for Applebees. That's a lot of work just for some mozzarella sticks [Florida]
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The Onion » American Voices: Study: Chimps Have The Mental Ability To Cook Food
A new study has found that chimps have the mental ability to cook food, though they are unable to because they can’t light fires. What do you think? 
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Fark.com RSS » Every 'kiss' begins with 'Kay', but every 'NYC police steal dead man's credit card to buy diamond ring at Zales' begins with 'NYC police' [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this downtime [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Finish These Dr. Seuss Titles
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Mental Floss » 9 Bizarre Objects Owned by Henry VIII
The most famous king in British history owned some very unusual curiosities indeed. [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Ways to Beat Jet Lag
If you’re going on a long trip to a different time zone, you might be dreading the looming threat of jet lag. Avoid it altogether with these tips. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Corroded seals refurbished to original condition [Sappy]
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Mental Floss » Surtsey Island's Mysterious Plant Invader
Scientists didn't know what to make of the greenery that popped up on the remote island. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Made-for-Fark headline: "Drunk hedgehog found covered in booze, unable to explain where he'd been" [Giggity]
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Futility Closet » Observations
More maxims of La Rochefoucauld: “We endeavour to get Reputation by those Faults we won’t amend.” “We never desire vehemently what we desire rationally.” “Whatever Distrust we may have of People’s Sincerity, we always believe they are more ingenuous with us than with any body else.” “We promise according to our Hopes, and perform according to our Fears.” “Repentance is … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Warrants issued for several parents for the crime of cheering on their kids at their high school graduation [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » 15 Common Expressions Younger Generations Won't Understand
Here are 15 etymologies to answer the questions of future English speakers. Because the future is already here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Amazing camouflage artist makes himself invisible in unlikely places. Either that, or he's actually a Predator and we're all boned [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » The Most Interesting Comics of the Week
Every week I write about the most interesting new comics hitting comic shops, bookstores, digital, and the web. Feel free to comment below if there's a comic you've read recently that you want to talk about or an upcoming comic that you'd like me to consider highlighting. 1. Drawn & Quarterly: Twenty-five Years of Contemporary Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Novels … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Gandalf and Dumbledore to be married in front of Westboro Baptist. No word on the levels of outrage expected once they start playing with each other's wands [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Home Depot: You can do this. We can OWWW stop that [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 12 Photos of 20th Century Lunch Time
According to the 2013 Visa Lunch Survey, Americans over the age of 18 spend an average of $936 per year on lunch. But lunch wasn't always a frantic trip to buy a burrito, or an $8 salad made mostly of romaine lettuce. And believe it or not, students used to have more than 15 minutes to wolf down the contents … [Link]
Mental Floss » Your Phone Could Soon Tell You When It's Time to Change Your Baby's Diaper
Technology is constantly encroaching on the intimate aspects of our lives, and it seems the next frontier might be your baby's diaper. A team of engineers from Acer are trying to make the sniff-test passé with a small sensor module that sits inside any regular diaper and alerts you—via a smart phone app named DiaperPie—when it detects moisture or methane. … [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: ‘Elle’ Magazine Accidentally Airbrushes Naomi Watts Out Of Cover Altogether
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Mental Floss » 15 Huge Facts About 'Big'
It wasn't all fun and giant pianos behind the scenes of this age-changing classic. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's kind of fascinating to watch a four-foot snake swallow an entire whole egg. Just not in your own kitchen [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » The human body is buoyant. It can float. Unfortunately, so can a casket [Weird]
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Mental Floss » How 'Small Wonder' Programmed Itself Into a Hit
Vicki the Robot turns 30. [Link]
FMyLife » lanaoftherey says FML
Today, I went to get my car washed at one of those places where you can watch through the glass. I watched in horror, face pressed against the glass, as my car went through with the window down. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Meet the curmudgeonly investigative reporter who brought down Sepp Blatter, told FIFA to get off his lawn [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Find the Matching Elements and State Abbreviations
Take the quiz. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Godzilla given official citizenship by Japan – shame he's still not allowed into the US after that unsavory incident in 1998 [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Red Cross raises half a billion for Haiti…and builds six houses with it. In other news, Red Cross names Sepp Blatter as new CEO [Fail]
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Mental Floss » The Time Florida Accidentally Honored James Earl Ray—Instead of Jones—on MLK Day
What should have been a lovely tribute ended up being a horrific homage. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » And I Meant What I Said about the Mullet
Sales assistant on phone: What? I thought you were a boy. Well, as long as they don’t match.Oklahoma City, OklahomaOverheard by: what? [Link]
Overheard In The Office » It's Not Self-Highlighting?
Coworker, in totally serious and businesslike manner: Can you hand me that highlighter? I need to highlight “Dick Wet.”Law Firm
Upstate New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Little Nipper Plans to Tuck
Mother: Tell your aunt what you want to be when you grow up.2-Year-Old son: A plastic surgeon!Mother: And why is that?2-Year-Old son: Because Mommy needs work!Miss Saigon Café
Hurst, TexasOverheard by: needo [Link]
Overheard In The Office » When I Dream, It's Always About My Money
Customer: Why hasn't my money been deposited into my account today?CSR: Well sir, it's Martin Luther King Day, so the banks are closed.Customer: Oh, yeah! I forgot about that, homie!Boston, MassachusettsOverheard by: dropping some eaves [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Um-Hm, Um-Hm– Describe Them
Boss man on phone with contract project manager: Hey, Julie. Do you have your clothes on yet?Tallahassee, FloridaOverheard by: had to walk away, was laughing too loud [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Things You Might Not Know About 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'
Even if you’ve already read about Winston Smith’s struggle against Big Brother, there are a few facts, stories, and theories about the novel that are worth a closer look. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » You’re the Only One Who’s Ever Noticed
Office peon: You smell like a giant fruit fly!Fishers, Indiana [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "We will still be the most lethal fighting force the world has ever known even if our belts don't match for the next few years" [Interesting]
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The Onion » American Voices: Swedish Fathers Likely To Get 3 Months Paid Paternity Leave
The Swedish government has submitted a new proposal to extend paid paternity leave for fathers from two to three months, about equal to the 14 weeks provided to mothers, while the U.S. remains last among OECD member countries in offering government-supported time off for new parents. What do you think? 
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Mental Floss » Where Did the Paperweight Come From?
Peter Miller via Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 It’s hard to argue with Brendan I. Koerner who, in his 2006 piece for The New York Times, says “The store-bought paperweight is something of a metaphor for pointlessness, since any object heavier than a few ounces can prevent documents from blowing away. The water-filled globes sold at souvenir shops may be … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man Honestly Thought Breakdown Would Be More Obvious To People
MAPLEWOOD, MN—Explaining that he had assumed the deterioration of his physical and psychological state would be readily apparent, 3M sales associate Mark Uhler told reporters Wednesday he honestly thought his ongoing breakdown would be more obvious to everyone around him. “Given how many times in the past month I’ve showed up to work on two hours of sleep and just … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: New Montana Tourism Campaign Marketed Toward Urban Bison
HELENA, MT—Promising unspoiled nature and a relaxing escape from the hectic rigors of city life, a new Montana tourism advertising campaign that debuted this week is reportedly marketed toward urban bison. “We want Montana to be the only destination a bison thinks of when they need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Montana Office of … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man At Party Comes Crawling Back To Conversation He Thought He Could Do Better Than
SOMERVILLE, MA—Awkwardly reengaging with the small cluster of people in the corner of his coworker’s living room, party guest David Kirsch reportedly came crawling right back to a conversation he thought he could do better than, sources confirmed over the weekend. “Hey, so I just remembered that I actually had seen Beyond Thunderdome a long time ago, but that’s the … [Link]
The Onion » News: New Music Festival Just Large Empty Field To Do Drugs In
MOUNT STERLING, KY—Declaring the event a rousing success so far, organizers confirmed more than 45,000 people turned out Wednesday for the first annual Cavalcade Folk and Roots Festival, a four-day gathering that consists solely of a big empty field to do drugs in.Held on a farm in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, the festival, which continues through Friday and features … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Why Did We Even Come in Here?
Gay customer: Excuse me, [points to employee] is that man gay?Clerk: I’m not sureGay customer: He comes off as gay.Clerk: I guess…Gay customer, turning to boyfriend: I wouldnt bang him, would you?Ottawa, Ontario
Canadia [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drones are the newest weapon in the fight against Chinese exam cheaters [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this decorated pair [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » This Alarm Clock Wakes You Up With Scent of Your Choice
Here's how to make your mornings stink a little less. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And then, there's "so drunk you set up your own fake DUI checkpoint" [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » Zufallian says FML
Today, my 14 years old brother and 9 years old sister were fighting. My brother said "You suck!" to my sister, and she replied with "You swallow!" FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » That's some hare [Spiffy]
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Weird Universe » Teddy Bears Remote Picnic
14-year-old Emma Welch recently set a world record for the "largest teddy bears’ picnic on a mountain summit." She arranged the transport of 135 tedddy bears to the summit of Mount Snowdon in North Wales. All done for a good cause, to help raise money for brain tumor research.
But the reason she had to narrow her world record attempt … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Old and Busted: the ice-bucket challenge. New Hotness: the hold a can of Coke between your boobs challenge (not safe for work pics) [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » Rare ugly-ass oarfish washes ashore on Catalina Island, well just check it out for yourself [Cool]
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Overheard In The Office » 9AM Back to Work
Co-worker: If I didn’t have so much to do, I would get a lot more done. 3675 Ruffin Road
San Diego, California [Link]
Mental Floss » What 1950s Czechs Thought Our Kitchens Would Look Like
We should be using punch card-powered mixing bowls by now. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Against?
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Weird Universe » Wonder Woman Roller Skates
These are triple-distilled nightmare fuel. How could a kid enjoy skating with a baleful Wonder Woman glaring up at the wearer like Mad Max as hood ornament?
I can only hope that these toys are re-released in conjunction with BATMAN V SUPERMAN next year. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …According to 9 Out Of 10 Urologists.
Candidate to recruiter: If they just look at the back of my resume, they'll get a hard on.Raleigh, North Carolina [Link]
FMyLife » Cammi0 says FML
Today, I realized the only way I can pay my bills this month is if I steal from my 8 year old's birthday money. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » China Introduces ATMs With Face Recognition
Now your face can be your password. [Link]
GraphJam » Mm, Bacon
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bacon , food , meat , Pie Chart , vegetarianism Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Women on the Internet: From Myth to Majority
Graph by: (via Information Is Beautiful) Tagged: internet , myth , rule 30 , women Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Extra Olives, Please?
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: annoying , lettuce , Pie Chart , sandwich , Subway Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Length Of Hair Of Male Singer vs. music genre
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: hair , length , metal , Music , pop , rap , rock Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Food Chain
LoL by: kojak Tagged: animals , food , humans , plants , zombie Share on Facebook
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GraphJam »
Graph by: wero_shinoda Tagged: every single one , flow chart , FPS , goldeneye , halo , kill everything , progress Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Friends Don't Let Friends Facebook Drunk
Graph by: The0Replyer Tagged: alcohol , facebook , Line Graph , status update Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Chances of your parents walking in while you're watching a film
Graph by: Omegastick Tagged: Bar Graph , boring , dialogue , explodes , film , head , important , parents , scene , sex , walking , watching Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Also, Shooting It At Household Objects, Animals, Cars, Buildings….
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Pie Chart , rubber bands , shooting Share on Facebook
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Graph by: roxisanoctopus Tagged: hot , medium , mild , packets , Pie Chart , spicy , taco bell , theft , what is medium anyway is it just water Share on Facebook
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Graph by: linden101 Tagged: facebook , let it snow , offline , outside , Pie Chart , snow , weather Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Our Secrets Revealed
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: brain , geek , Pie Chart , secret , shirt Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Exam Night Anatomy
Graph by: (via I Love Charts) Tagged: studying , anatomy , school , Line Graph , exam night , stress , test , college Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Oh God, They're Going to Freak Out Over 'Everye'
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: comments , literal , misspelled , Pie Chart , self referential Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Why Do I Always Bring All Those Shoes?
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: clothes , packing , Travel , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » If Printed T-Shirts Told The Truth
Haters gonna hate… Graph by: Unknown Tagged: che , cracked , i have like six of these , infographic , insecure , sheep , t shirts Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Which One Are You?
Graph by: HURRDURRDURP Tagged: pedo bear , Pie Chart , pirates , politicians Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » Father accused of losing his shiat because his son wasn't potty trained [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » You can get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich. But even the most skillful attorney can't get one to indict a 33-year-old yoga teacher of drunkenly performing oral sex on a 15-year-old boy at a Bar Mitzvah party [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Evolution of Frankenstein's Bride
Penny Dreadful: Lily and Her Bride of Frankenstein Heritage. Even if you don’t watch the TV series, read the article for its look at the history of Dr. Frankenstein’s second creation.
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A good dog will help you with anything -even proposing! Here are 14 Precious Pups Who Helped Their Owners Pop The Question.
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10 Action Films That Changed Everything. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mother accused of mailing marijuana to jail inside a Bible. Holy smokes [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » This seal is carrying a sensor to help scientists study the seas near Antarctica, and he seems pretty pissed off about it [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » France is trolling Francis. Will they get a bite? [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » In an effort to fight extremely underage drinking, governor blocks bill that would allow baby pictures on beer bottles [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Someone is covertly choking chickens in South Carolina [Creepy]
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FMyLife » Jrex89 says FML
Today, I got woken up and kicked out of bed. Apparently if I cheat in her dreams it still counts. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Actual headline: "Manatee teen pregnancy emerging from the shadows" [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Pop Chart Lab's Latest Features A Mouthwatering Array of Sandwiches
Pop Chart Lab. Click to enlarge. The latest poster from Pop Chart Lab isn't just beautiful—it's essentially a visual cookbook featuring eye-catching combos for over 90 sandwiches. The lunchtime staples are divided into categories based on main meat (or veggie) and then broken down into their various delectable constituents. A handy notation guide offers up info about serving temperature and … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Yes Virginia, Georgia's open carry law DOES extend to the world's busiest airport. You can even bring your AR-15 [Murica]
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Mental Floss » Awe May Make Us Kinder to Each Other
Feeling awestruck can boost our helpfulness towards others. [Link]
Futility Closet » Three Coins
Three coins are lying on a table: a quarter, a half dollar, and a silver dollar. You claim one coin, I’ll claim the other two, and then we’ll toss all three. A coin that lands tails counts zero, and a coin that lands heads wins its value (in cents, 25, 50, or 100) for its owner. Whichever of us has … [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Stories Stephen King Refuses to Publish
The horror icon would really rather you not read any of these. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Antique store claims to have Eva Braun's panties for sale, says they're guaranteed to raise a fuhrer [Repeat]
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FMyLife » work_while_bent says FML
Today, I sneezed and ended up in the emergency room. How? Apparently the sneeze dislodged a kidney stone that is now slowly, painfully working its way from my kidney to my bladder so that I can piss it out. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Milo says FML
Today, one of my tires blew out on the highway. I managed to slow down and pull over without dying, and went to get my spare tire. I found it right where it was supposed to be, knifed to hell and with a taunting note from my psycho ex taped to it. We broke up nearly 3 years ago. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » A Suit That Forces People to Face Aging
Here's how one team is using technology to facilitate tough conversations about long-term care. [Link]
Mental Floss » Celebrate 50 Years of Spacewalks with this NASA Documentary
Celebrate 50 years of spacewalks the right way by watching NASA’s new documentary Suit Up. The short film documents the history of extravehicular activity (EVA), commonly known as spacewalks, starting with the first two EVAs. These were conducted by Russian astronaut Alexey Leonov in March 1965 and by American astronaut Edward White in June 1965. Also featured are interviews with … [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was riding my newly trained horse. I've recently been suffering from bad gas, and ended up farting so violently, it spooked my horse into bucking me off and running away. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Controversial new drug referred to as "Viagra for women" under FDA scrutiny. The drug, called "red wine," allegedly increases a woman's libido [Misc]
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Mental Floss » Endangered Sawfish Reproduce Through "Virgin Birth"
For the first time, scientists have discovered a fish that can asexually reproduce in the wild. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If the photos aren't good enough, you're not close enough–and Yellowstone's bison will definitely tell you when your photos are really, really good [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 10 One-Letter Place Names
It’s easy to overlook the fact that place names, just like words, have their own histories, etymologies, and meanings. Paris, for instance, is named after an ancient European tribe called the Parisii. Dublin comes from the Irish dubh linn, meaning "black pool." Tokyo literally means "eastern capital." And as for Chicago—well, it probably means something like "place of the wild … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pilot unaware of midair collision until after landing, when he found himself parked on top of the other plane [Scary]
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Mental Floss » NASA is Designing a Plane Coating to Slough Off Bugs
Little bugs can turn into big problems for jets. When dead bugs accumulate on the body and wings of an airplane, it disrupts what’s called laminar flow, the smooth movement of the air across the surface of the plane. This, in turn, causes turbulence and drag, increasing the amount of fuel necessary to fly. For years, NASA’s bug team has … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Oxford U's Vice-Chancellor thinks Americans overreacted to 9/11 because they aren't as resilient as Brits. Which explains that tame and balanced reaction to Northern Ireland and the IRA [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » skid says FML
Today, I took part in a bouquet toss. The "single ladies" consisted of myself and several girls under the age of ten. I'm 31. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Donewithit says FML
Today, my class was called to the auditorium. We were told that some asshat proctor took a picture of our testing room during out test and posted it on Facebook. Someone noticed that according to the rules, we were sitting too close to each other, so now we have to retake the whole test. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » This 20-Year-Old Invented a New Way to Clean Up the Oceans
Boyan Slat has crowdfunded $2 million for an innovative plan to scoop up ocean garbage. [Link]
Weird Universe » Is the new Barbie doll gonna be banned in the Pentagon like Furby ?
Is the Pentagon gonna ban this doll like they did the Furby?
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/201~
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Mental Floss » Favorite Fast Food Burgers by State
Click to enlarge Most people love a good burger. But where is the best fast food joint to pick one up? Everyone has a different opinion, and many of those hungry people voiced them on Ranker.com. These are the results of a poll—so if you have any objections, be sure to head over to Ranker and put in your two … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this NASA Orion spacecraft thermal window inspection [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Yawning Is Contagious for Some Parakeets, Too
We thought yawns were contagious only among a few select mammals. But one bird gets the yawns too. [Link]
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