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 » Taco Bell executives are studying words and phrases used by Millennials in hopes of staying on fleek with the corporate strategy of making sure the restaurants are lit with customers and critics don't throw shade at them [Silly]
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Mental Floss » This Website Reads Through Terms of Service For You
The perfect website for anyone who clicks "Agree" without reading the fine print (a.k.a. everyone). [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you think you've got it bad, at least you weren't born an albino on one of Panama's sun-drenched islands [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » In the high-stakes world of international finance and national bailouts, unfamiliar and esoteric terminology may baffle an unschooled observer. "We have to get the cow off of the ice" is probably not that, though [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Do You Have an Ear for Quality Audio?
Sure, nothing sounds quite as good as vinyl, but are all of the “lesser” forms of digital audio created equal? Objectively speaking, no, but NPR has a nifty quiz to test whether your ears can tell the difference between large uncompressed audio files and smaller MP3s (320kbps and 128kbps in size). They note that factors like headphone and room quality … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Battle Of Barcelona is pitting pissed-off residents against drunk, naked tourists. Our money is on the drunks [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Proving that the Chinese will copy anything, they're now jumping on the MLP bandwagon [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » NC rolls out online driver license renewal, making it possible to cheat both the eye test and road sign ID portion. But at least it's "more convenient for people" [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 21 Binge-Worthy Facts About 'Orange Is The New Black'
Before you sit down to stream the new season, get to know Piper, Crazy Eyes, and the rest of the gang even better. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Cleanup in Aisle 4" [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Man who had penis chopped off died from auto-erotic asphyxiation while covered in blue paint. He leaves behind six children, two grandchildren, and a hell of a legacy [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Ride Out Summer on an Awesome Geodesic Swing
Kodama Zomes are the perfect place to lounge in style. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Do you get emotional during your period, ladies? That is just your "God-given sadness" at the loss of potential life [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » The mail slot of a furniture store is not your own personal urinal [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Sad: Dog dies locked inside hot car. Tragic: Owner dies as well [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Residents outraged because someone decided to pick up piece of garbage on side of road [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Haunted Mansion For Sale in Upstate New York
It's a steal! As long as you don't mind dealing with ghosts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We can all rest easily: "the Michelangelo of buttocks injections" has been jailed. Apparently, her business was in arrears [Followup]
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FMyLife » McFuckYouTooCunt says FML
Today, a customer yelled, "I'll bash your fuckin' face in, cunt" at me at 9:30am because we don't serve the lunch menu at breakfast time. Yes, the 15-year-old girl in high school is responsible for McDonald's entire menu. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Americans Waste a Whole Lot of Food
Americans waste a lot of food—and not just bread crusts and scraps from the dinner table. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: It's not just the ingredients or recipe, it's also the preparation, proper utensils, and the cooking style. Help your fellow Farkers out. Share your tips and tricks for getting the cooking results that take some practice [In
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Fark.com RSS » Montana claims its first surfing fatality [Weird]
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Mental Floss » 11 Prickly Facts about Porcupines
Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but they're pretty cute once you learn more about them. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Lance Armstrong Compares Himself To Lord Voldemort
In an interview with The Telegraph, Lance Armstrong said that he feels like Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort because the cycling world refuses to mention him or acknowledge he exists, saying, “[W]ho’s that character in Harry Potter they can’t talk about? Voldemort? It’s like that on every level.” What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » "I now no longer know if I'm being trolled, if people are in on the joke, if it's causing genuine anger, or if society is simply doomed" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » People bring back all sorts of souvenirs when returning from vacations. Usually, that list does not include venomous centipedes [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop theme: Create a new breakfast cereal [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: R.I.P. Christopher Lee
R.I.P. Christopher Lee. If you need any further reminder about how great he was, check out this headline from this past December. * Have you ever wondered where the Los Angeles Dodgers got their name? It turns out their old home of Brooklyn had some killer trolleys. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: 10 Post Human Entities Who Could Inherit … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Competitive Eater Who Helped Bring Back Crystal Pepsi
The classic soda is making a comeback—thanks to a persistent YouTube star and a whole bunch of vomit. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, while showering, I found eternal bliss, I finally managed to scratch the hell out of that hard-to-reach spot on my back. Then my wife came in and saw the scratch marks on my back. Now I'm sleeping on the couch. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » DHS is SECRETLY recording citizens at an airport to help study behavioral patterns to determine "malicious intent." And the reason WND knows all about this SECRET is because DHS SECRETLY issued a press release [Stupid]
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The Onion » Article: LeBron James Clearly Expecting Cleveland-Area Deli To Give Him Free Sandwich
CLEVELAND—With the 11-time NBA All-Star making no move to take out his wallet after receiving his Reuben from the counter, sources at Earl’s East Side Market confirmed Thursday that Cavaliers forward LeBron James was clearly expecting the deli to give him the sandwich for free. “Thanks, guys—so, all set?” said James, who reportedly looked around at several deli employees before … [Link]
The Onion » Onion Film Standard: The Onion Reviews ‘Jurassic World’
The Onion’s movie critic Peter K. Rosenthal reviews ‘Jurassic World’ in this week’s Film Standard.
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Fark.com RSS » You're going to need a bigger boat. No, really, the fish won't fit onboard [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Eerie Polaroids From the Set of ‘The Shining’
Behind-the-scenes photos of Jack Nicholson on the set of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece [Link]
Mental Floss » The Science Behind Why People Hate the Word 'Moist'
Warning: This article contains lots and lots of mentions of the word "moist." Moist. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You can legally eat those fun brownies now [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » 'Miracle autism cure' claims to purge the body of all ailments. There may be some truth to it, too, since anyone who takes it will soon find all of their problems are over [Sick]
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The Oatmeal – Comics, Quizzes, & Stories » Joseph Sikorski made a documentary about the Tesla Tower at Wardenclyffe
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Fark.com RSS » The German Autobahn has no speed limits, no speed traps, and no elderly men on electric scooters. Well, maybe one of those isn't quite true [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 8 Futuristic Password Replacements (6 Use Your Body)
From your brain to your stomach acid, your body's unique physical signature may be the key to password security in the future. [Link]
The Onion » Infographic: 2015 Summer Festival Guide
Packed with hundreds of food fairs, concerts, street sales, and movie screenings, summer is the best time of the year for attending festivals across the country. Here are some top festivals to look forward to this summer in cities around the nation: Chum Fest (Seattle): Residents flock to this annual celebration of the chopped fish parts, bones, and fluids that … [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: Man’s Obituary Accompanied By Photo Of Him Dressed As Wizard
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Fark.com RSS » Baby apes sent to 'forest school' in wheelbarrow. With pics that will either make you go 'Awwwww' or haunt your nightmares [Sappy]
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The Onion » Sports News in Brief: FIFA Advises Female Players Unhappy With Turf To Spend More Time In Midair
ZURICH—Following widespread complaints that teams in the Women’s World Cup have been forced to play on synthetic fields, officials from FIFA held a press conference Thursday advising players unhappy with the turf to spend more time in midair. “In light of recent concerns, we are encouraging all players unsatisfied with the current field conditions to remain suspended in the air … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fox News wants to remind you that you should be telling your children not to have sex. Because that always works [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Animal welfare charity investigates report of neglected donkey, find well-treated and healthy garden ornament [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » Postmen refuse to deliver mail in London neighborhood, citing "a plague of rats as big as cats" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Russian man tries to escape arrest by eating his tablet. Worked [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » You know you've screwed up when you get a personal scolding from the Pope himself [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » National Corn on the Cob Day is a real holiday, not some corn council gimmick [Cool]
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Futility Closet » Overtime
At Labuan, a British possession in North Borneo, there are only two English officials, Governor Leys and Lieut. Hamilton. The latter gentleman combines in himself the offices of colonial secretary, postmaster, treasurer, magistrate, inspector of police, inspector of the prison, chief commissioner of woods, colonial engineer, and master attendant. In these various capacities he corresponds from himself to himself in … [Link]
Mental Floss » Richard Sherman and Three Unsung American Heroes Show You How Any Dream Can Become a Reality
Brought to you Oberto Beef Jerky [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Is a new water conservation billboard in San Francisco telling people to "go full frontal" and upgrade their washing machines too sexy for a public audience? Asked the dumbest person in the world [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Moran arrested for nude sunbathing [Amusing]
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The Oatmeal – Comics, Quizzes, & Stories » Tyrannosaurus Standup
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Fark.com RSS » A gentleman may kiss a lady's hand, although he probably should stop there and not move on to licking [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Adultery is OK so long as it's just business, Japanese court rules [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Online sales tax could be coming soon to an Internet near you [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Poor people make better business and financial decisions than the moderately wealthy or wealthy. For instance, you never see them wasting their money on giant yachts [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » A Hot Dog Pizza is Now Yours For the Eating
Pizza Hut has really outdone themselves this time. [Link]
Mental Floss » The 'Good Will Hunting' Script's Hidden Secret
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck turned down major studios to make Good Will Hunting with Miramax. Here's the reason why. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man Treats Mother To Detail About His Personal Life
ELKHART, IN—Saying that he likes to indulge her every once in a while, local man Wayne Timmons, 28, reportedly treated his mother to a small detail about his personal life during a phone conversation Thursday. “I was talking with my mom earlier, and I figured I’d make her day by sharing a single piece of private information that genuinely reflects … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Austrian brothel gives away free sex and alcohol for eight weeks to protest its 5 million euro tax bill… and has already had to turn away hundreds of customers [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » "This is the storm I always wanted – a supercell with a tornado underneath" (pics) [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » And on the 14th year, the Buddhas rose from the rubble and were born anew. Buddha: The slow-resurrecting Jesus [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Born in the 19th Century
Pick the historical figures who were born in the 1800s. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: "Knock" It Off
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Mental Floss » 10 Facts About Sylvia Plath’s 'The Bell Jar'
The Bell Jar is the only novel written by the poet Sylvia Plath. Published one month before Plath killed herself at age 30, the story follows a young woman, Esther Greenwood, through a mental breakdown, suicide attempt, and electric shock therapy in a hospital. The novel and the spate of brilliant poems Plath wrote right before her death still reverberate … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Not news: The stories in the Daily Fail are fake. Fark: Unfortunately many of the people in those stories are real [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Female Dannermora prison worker helped inmate escape 'because he had a big penis' [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Attention Walmart shoppers, there is a man in aisle seven taking photos up women's dresses – and here's the pic to prove it [Scary]
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The Onion » News in Photos: Chiquita Introduces Easy-Grip Banana
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Mental Floss » Is Global Warming Causing Polar Bears to Eat Dolphins?
Dolphins that venture too far north are suddenly on the menu. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Looks like today's youth are spending so much time on their rainbow parties, purple drank, I-Dosing, choking games, cinnamon challenges, smarties smoking, and car surfing that they don't even have time for old fashioned binge drinking anymore
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The Onion » News in Brief: Struggling Justice Alito Sent Down To Lower Federal Court
WASHINGTON—Following weeks of declining performance within the nation’s highest judicial body, the Supreme Court announced Thursday that it has sent a struggling Associate Justice Samuel Alito down to a lower federal court. “Sammy’s been a little cold with his dissenting opinions lately, so we’ve assigned him to a minor appellate jurisdiction until he can better contribute to this court,” Chief … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Unfortunately, Dante's Inferno only lists the top nine levels of hell, and doesn't continue down to #347 where we'd find out what happens to people who steal church donations meant for a toddler with leukemia [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » One in four U.S. kids have been exposed to weapons violence. Unfortunately three out of four were the ones using the weapons [Scary]
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The Onion » American Voices: Kellogg’s Launching ‘Netflix For Snacks’ Subscription Service
Kellogg’s has announced that it will launch a new mail subscription service that will deliver customized boxes of healthy snacks to people at home or at work. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » There's nothing worse than crashing into the DMV during your driving exam [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » Why Fungus Is a Violinist's Best Friend
Violins are like fine wines: They can get better with age. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » OK, which one of you freaks was taking a sponge bath in the bathroom sink? 'Cause I gotta say, that's really lowering my work productivity [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » "The beard trend is over and done" [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » They'll get over it [Unlikely]
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The Onion » News: Report: San Francisco To Shut Doors Over Rising Rent
SAN FRANCISCO—Saying that staying in its current location was no longer feasible, sources across San Francisco confirmed Thursday that the popular Northern California city would be shutting its doors at the end of the month due to rising rent.Residents and business owners of the iconic West Coast metropolis, which has occupied the same peninsula for generations, told reporters that spiraling … [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'
It's been 30 years since the most famous act of truancy in Hollywood history took place. [Link]
FMyLife » SayHello says FML
Today, my long-distance boyfriend arrived, took off my bra and told my boobs, "I missed you guys", then took off my panties and said, "Hey buddy" to my vagina before saying he missed me to my face. FML [Link]
FMyLife » AdoKitty says FML
Today, the 4-year-old I was babysitting came up to me all happy, saying she went to the bathroom like a "big girl". Knowing she was just potty trained, I asked if she'd remembered to flush. Looking at me confused, she said, "But it's in my room." FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Are Yawns Contagious?
What is yawning? And why do we do so much of it? Neuroscientist and yawn expert Robert Provine says it’s “ancient and autonomic.” It stems from early evolution and is common to many creatures—even fish do it. It’s autonomic in the sense that it stems from the brainstem, way down in the basement level of the brain where certain responses … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The long wait is over. Pizza Hut's hot dog stuffed crust finally comes to America [Murica]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Rick Santorum Slightly Embarrassed For Man Introducing Him As Next President Of United States
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA—Wincing at the declaration as he stood backstage at a campaign rally Thursday, former Republican senator Rick Santorum admitted that he was slightly embarrassed for the man who had just introduced him as the next president of the United States. “Oh, God, did I just hear that right?” Santorum reportedly said, later adding that he was okay with … [Link]
Weird Universe » Things Stuck On Face
Brazilian artist Edu Monteiro photographs himself with things stuck on his face. Things such as an octopus, lycra and polystyrene, or a container of dirt. Explore more of his "self transformations" at his website: edumonteiro.com.
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Overheard In The Office » Tonight's Movie: Flushdance
Employee to another employee: "do you listen to music in the bathroom?"2708 Summer St. NE Minneapolis MNOverheard by: Katie [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 3PM Breakroom
Customer service clerk #1: Whew! It stinks in here. Did the bug exterminator guy spray for bugs in here today?
Customer service clerk #2: No, one of the sales reps just walked through. You are smelling salesman cologne. 5760 East Highway 80
Pearl, Mississippi Overheard by: Brain Dancing [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Luckily Everybody Drinks
Male realtor: Have you ever been to England?Lady office manager: No, why?Male realtor: The women there are really ugly no matter how horny you are.Highway 19
Florida [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 10AM Paul Out Through Monday
Co-worker on phone: Oh, man…Yeah, if you have HIV, you should definately stay home…Okay, see ya Monday.
Co-worker #2: So who has the HIV?
Co-worker #1: Oh, [Paul]’s got the flu and strep or something. 2300 West Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas Overheard by: Lauren [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Creepiest. Christmas Party. Ever.
Colleague: I have shortbread cookies, almond, cranberry and little naked boys…Vancouver
CanadiaOverheard by: LJ [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Consumer Protection, and All That.
Chelsea’s* boss, pointing to a 3-foot tall box: So Chelsea*, want some condoms?Chelsea*, indignant: I don't need any!(client laughs)Boss: Chelsea*! Not you! For the clients!Chelsea*: Oh sure! For the clients, yeah.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this lady by the waterfall [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Saruman, Count Dooku, and Dracula have all died. RIP – Sir Christopher Lee [News]
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Mental Floss » 20 Words That Don’t Mean What They Used To
It’s to be expected that the words we use will change and develop over time. In some instances, these developments can lead to words gaining new meanings entirely different from their original implications. [Link]
Mental Floss » 'Sesame Street' Parodies 'Jurassic Park'
He dreamed too large. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Hitman killed wrong victim with target's name." Sarah Connor unavailable for comment [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » 'Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it?' [Followup]
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Overheard In The Office » 4PM Cruise Job Listings
Co-worker #1: If I ever get fired, I really want to sell myself on the streets.
Co-worker #2: Like a prostitute? 6350 Transit Road
Depew, New York [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Yu watches porn on back of taxi motorbike. Motorbike hits speed bump. Yu loses balance, falls off, breaks penis. Oh, Yu [Scary]
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Weird Universe » I’m a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas
Gangsta rap!
Well a pretty little mom tried to put me on the run
But I had to burn her down with a Thompson Gun
I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas babe
You oughta see me do my stuff
I'm a ding dong daddy baby
And liquor is my racket
Lots of times when things are dull
I deal … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Just a reminder: If you're president of the school PTA and there's $14,000 in the treasury, PTA does not mean "parent takes all" [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Baltimore cops speak out: Not being allowed to murder anyone we like really hurts our feelings [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » "Knock" It Off
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FMyLife » its still broken says FML
Today, my neighbor came over to borrow my lawnmower. As I have previously loaned it to him and he returned it broken, I refused. He then promptly ate the strawberries off my daughter's small strawberry plant and stormed off. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Mr. Frost Was More Of a Character Assassin
Hick #1: Oh, Frost/Nixon. I wanted to see this.Hick #2: What's it about?Hick #1: It's about when Nixon gets assassinated.Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaOverheard by: I just work here [Link]
Mental Floss » Blood Donors in Sweden Are Notified Every Time Their Blood is Used
Blood donation just got a lot more interactive. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » School Principal loses his job and has his life ruined for commenting on the Texas Pool Party fiasco [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » US embassy moves July 4 forward a month – so as to not offend Muslims [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Colorado lowers marijuana tax to 8%, so you'll get more green bud with your greenbacks [Spiffy]
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Overheard In The Office » But I Was Busy Refilling Clarissa
Coworker staring at beeping microwave: I heard you the first time, Fran.220 West 3rd Street
Denver, Colorado [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: 110 Years of Dormitory Life
34 awesome photos that show how college-dorm life has changed over 110 years. Outside of the fashions and gadgets, it really hasn’t changed much at all.
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Lizzy the koala was hit by a car and underwent emergency surgery. Her 6-month-old baby clinged to her during the entire procedure.
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Chimps Also Like to Drink Alcohol and Get Bombed, Researchers Discover. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Urban moose calves are a risk to mountain bikers and good samaritans, but would make an awesome band name [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Blood donor from Australia has saved the lives of 2 million babies by donating his own red liquid [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Taking your date to the high school prom by helicopter is mega cool. Even more impressive if you're the pilot [Spiffy]
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FMyLife » cocoapuffs4life says FML
Today, I was told by my manager to make sure the supervisor on shift does his job. Last month I was told I couldn't be a supervisor. Apparently I can supervise someone who earns more than I do though. FML [Link]
FMyLife » didn't notice for 2 years says FML
Today, my sister told me that the only reason I like one guy is because he looks exactly like the guy that dumped me. I showed her two pictures to argue against it, and ended up proving her right. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Cats
Graph by: Pfheonix Tagged: Cats , emergency room , kitten , neck , shiny Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Kills 99% of Nerves
Graph by: nikkiloveshbk Tagged: 99 , clean , germs , hand sanitizer , nerves , papercut , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam »
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GraphJam » Not Pictured: Consoling Children Who Are Not Tall Enough to Ride
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GraphJam » How much Money is Wasted when Creating White Crayons
Graph by: kurtbethard Tagged: childhood , crayon , Pie Chart , waste , why does this exist Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Put The Bread DOWN
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GraphJam » Eat ALL the Candy!
Graph by: vwhitney (via lab42.com) Tagged: all the things , candy , chocolate , eat , infographic , sweets Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Probability DVD will be scratched…
LoL by: EmpyreanGoddess Tagged: DVD , Movie , plot twist , Sad , scratched Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam »
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GraphJam » Amusement parks Cool rides Good weather No queues Mile long queues Crap rides Bucketing down Closes when you get there
Graph by: Joejoe229 Tagged: fun , summer , theme park , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Chances of a Sequel Being as Good as the Original
Graph by: operationsealion Tagged: book , movies , original , sequels , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Video Games Have Not Prepared Me Well For the Real World
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: homeless , jobs , talents , venn diagram , video games , Videogames Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » As Little as Possible
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: best of week , internet explorer , Pie Chart , web browser Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Headphones Up
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GraphJam » The Tiredness Dilemma
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: dilemma , funny , Line Graph , tired Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » I Knew It…Wasn't You the Whole Time, Totally
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: killer , movies , mystery , Pie Chart , suspect , television Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Me Gusta Mucho
Graph by: pelo860 Tagged: foreign language , me gusta , Pie Chart , spanish Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Who Uses Gang Signs
Graph by: treefiddy Tagged: actually , cool , gang signs , idiots , people , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » What Goes In Those Little Ones Anyway?
Graph by: Gibmaker Tagged: set , tupperware , useful , wasteful Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » "Please Leave A Message After the Beep."
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Fark.com RSS » And you all thought Astrology was hokum. Don't give me that "correlation does not equal causation" crap. We have been vindicated [Weird]
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Mental Floss » Study Indicates Ants May Feel Self-Doubt
A pair of scientists from the University of Regensburg in Germany claim they've conducted a study that shows ants know when they don't know something, and that they react accordingly with doubt. Typically, a colony of ants works together by leaving pheromone trails to help one another find food. But scientists Tomer Czaczkes and Jürgen Heinze found that when they … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The National Park Service will not object to Alaska officially changing the name of Mount McKinley to Denali. Thanks, Obama [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » George Washington’s Incredible Hair Routine
America's Founding Fathers had some truly defining locks, but we tend to think of those well-coiffed white curls—with their black ribbon hair ties and perfectly-managed frizz—as being wigs. Not so in the case of the main man himself, George Washington. [Link]
Futility Closet » Surprise Appearance
Suppose we put eight white and two black balls into a bag and then draw forth the balls one at a time. If we repeat this experiment many times, which draw is most likely to produce the first black ball? Most people answer 4, but in fact the first black ball is most likely to appear on the very first … [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Things You Should Know About 'The Last Supper'
Little-known details about one of the most admired, and most reproduced, paintings in the world. [Link]
FMyLife » Eisenhorn says FML
Today, our mouse problem finally started to go away. Now we have a snake problem. FML [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Study Finds Humans’ Greatest Swing In Mood Occurs Between Leaving Office For Lunch, Returning Afterwards
WASHINGTON—Offering insight into the extreme fluctuations in humans’ emotional state, a study published Friday by the American Psychological Association finds that the most severe mood shifts tend to occur between the point in time at which individuals leave their workplace for lunch and the point at which they are compelled to return afterwards. “According to our research, there is no … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Area Man Just In Bad Mood Because He’s Tired And An Awful Human Being
LUBBOCK, TX—Offering up an apology moments after snapping at a coworker Tuesday, local claims adjuster Ryan Tuttle reportedly explained to his colleague that he’s just in a bad mood because he didn’t get enough sleep the night before and he’s a generally terrible human being. “I didn’t mean to get so frustrated with you in that meeting—to be honest, I’m … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Hotshot Product Talking Big Game About Being Good For Consumer
BOSTON—Having made some pretty bold claims concerning the product’s effectiveness and overall value, hotshot marketing app TargetDemo is talking a big game about being good for its small-business customer base, sources confirmed Tuesday. “This high and mighty product sure has a lot of nerve to claim that it can streamline data collection and improve communication with customers,” local woman Michelle … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pop-up prison restaurant allows you to enjoy prison food without the trouble of being sent to prison [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 527: "High Key" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]
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Mental Floss » European Supermarket's Perfume Makes You Smell Like a Barbecue
Lidl's Eau de Grill is designed to evoke memories of Finnish cookouts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Twelve pickup tailgates stolen in Denver in 2 weeks. Sounds like someone's planning a party [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » The timeless story behind the flawless headline "Headless Body in Topless Bar" [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 5 Facts About Pitcairn Island
Looking for an escape from crowded streets, polluted air, and the constant reminder of our consumer driven society? Look no further than Pitcairn Island, a British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific with a tiny population, beautiful scenery, and barely anything to do. It only takes a plane ride to Tahiti, another to Mangareva, then a ferry ride, and a … [Link]
Mental Floss » Single Border Countries
Can you name the countries that are only bordered by one other country? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Kids selling lemonade in their yard? That's a health code violation [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » The Origin Story of the Ballpoint Pen
Hungarian brothers László and György Bíró are credited with inventing the pen we still use today. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sure a lot of places have poisonous spiders, but do they have exploding spiders like the ones all over Britain? [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Watch How One Stuntman Gets Ready to be Set on Fire
Stuntmen and women have a pretty tough job. They put their well-being and sometimes even their lives on the line to jump out of buildings and cars. One of the craziest things they do? Being set on fire. James Armstrong is a professional stuntman who has appeared in dozens of movies, including Mission Impossible III, Jack Reacher, and Thor. When … [Link]
Mental Floss » Science Proves the Supreme Power of Bassists
Humans are better at following a rhythm when it's low pitched. [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Magical Facts About 'Wicked'
The beloved musical first opened on June 10, 2003 in San Francisco. [Link]
Mental Floss » Business Cat Hired as Director of Communications at Internet Startup
This could very well be the purr-fect marketing scheme. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my husband and I broke the news to my 10-year-old son that in about 8 months, he'll have a baby brother or sister. I knew he never wanted a sibling, but I didn't expect him to throw a tantrum, then look at me through teary eyes and scream, "Why can't you keep your fucking legs closed?" FML [Link]
FMyLife » waiting till marriage, she said says FML
Today, my apparently insane and now ex-girlfriend actually claimed she didn't technically cheat on me, because she set her Facebook relationship to "single" before screwing my brother. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Can't Tell if Lucky, or Unlucky
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GraphJam » Feelings About Being Naked in the Mens Locker Room by Age
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GraphJam » Where People's Music Really Comes From
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GraphJam » Classic: People Use Pipe Cleaners to Clean Pipes!?
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Fark.com RSS » International college students in Japan describe Americans [Murica]
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Weird Universe » SEX IN SPACE!
Plans are in motion to produce the first.XXX movie filmed in space.
There is a Indiegogo funding campaign for the project, just in case anyone wants to participate (financially only of course) in the effort. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Results Are In: This Mysterious Painting Is a Rembrandt
The painting's origins have been a source of controversy for decades. Here's how the Mauritshuis museum settled the debate once and for all. [Link]
Mental Floss » Original 'Star Wars' Script Settles Age-Old Debate
The script shows just how dramatically the tale changed from George Lucas' early drafts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this big-ass glass door [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Airports
Everything from the architecture and lighting to the trinkets on sale in the gift shops is strategic. [Link]
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