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 » Amazon bans Confederate flag sales on its website [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 16 Hardcore Facts About 'Full Metal Jacket'
By the time The Shining was in theaters, Stanley Kubrick had decided that for his next project he wanted to make a film that depicted what war was like. A little more than seven years later, he presented Full Metal Jacket to the world. Based on Gustav Hasford’s novel The Short-Timers, the 1987 movie co-written by Kubrick, Hasford, and Michael … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Wondering what to do July 4, 2015? Pinellas County's Ric Romero wannabe says highlight will be firework shows, drops some background knowledge on this important holiday with "Independence Day facts" section [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Old Buses to be Renovated and Turned Into Mobile Shelters for the Homeless
The Honolulu-based company Group 70 International worked with volunteer architects to create a novel way to help the homeless in Hawaii. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Best Korea blocks access to Instagram because the selfies are too depressing [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Check Out Early Graph Paper Sketches for 'Super Mario Bros.'
Everyone’s favorite brick- and mushroom-based adventure was first drawn on paper grids. [Link]
Mental Floss » Ingenious 1939 Polish Flight Schedule
It conveys all the information you need to know to fly around Europe in 1939. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "No, you idiot, I said the drugs were supposed to come from POPPIES" [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Florida man goes postal on postal employee [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Does This Photo Feature the Notoriously Camera-Shy Vincent van Gogh?
Some say this 19th century image of six men drinking includes the rarely photographed Dutch artist. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Crack team of investigators hope to get to bottom of butt grabbing case at Florida International University [Florida]
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Mental Floss » 15 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Count of Monte Cristo'
Most everyone knows the story of Edmond Dantès, the wrongfully-incarcerated hero of 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' But how familiar are you really with the classic? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mankind is once again doomed. This time it is the insurance industry saying so. Because, y'know, when the apocalypse comes and someone says 'well at least you've got insurance' [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » Get the 10 Issue of mental_floss Magazine For Free!
Even though it comes out today, the 10 Issue is our “September issue.” It’s the one we plan and scheme for all year, and fuss over until the last minute before it goes to press. That’s because if there’s anything we take seriously around here, it’s a really good list. And the 10 Issue is all about the lists. We … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Amazing Product Tester Jobs
It’s good work if you can get it. I’m going to start applying for these amazing product tester jobs. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Why Scientists Have Been Scared of Space Germs For Almost 50 Years * A 70-year old tree in Queens, NY is being cloned and replanted because the residents are so upset that it got chopped … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So that explains why my lamb kebab was glowing in the dark [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » If this van's a rockin', it might be filled with bears [Scary]
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Mental Floss » The Author Who Wrote in Bookstore Windows
In case of narrative emergency, break glass. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Step-Mother Teresa dies [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » FL drug smuggler who died in a scuba diving accident in 1975 in Honduras, dies in a traffic accident in the remote Australian outback [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Alaska pipeline springs a leak, oil company responds by sending a worker with a rag out to dab at it twice a day [Amusing]
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FMyLife » UkuleleTime says FML
Today, after walking in on my roommate, I found out that pleasuring yourself with a shoe is a thing. It wouldn't have been so bad if the shoe hadn't been mine. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Work will make you free. Stealing artifacts from Auschwitz, however, may make you go to jail [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this handout [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » If the headline about you starts 'I'm not a crazy cat lady' [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 11 Early 20th Century Insults We Should Bring Back
There’s nothing in the world quite like hurling a good insult, but let’s face it: Modern-day zingers are super boring. The good news is, we have years of linguistic history to draw from! [Link]
Mental Floss » How to Fix a Flat on the Moon and Other Tips From NASA’s Lunar Rover Guide
Most people don’t read the operating booklet stashed in their car’s glove compartment, but you might want to take the time to check out NASA’s handbook [PDF] for its Lunar Roving Vehicle—you know, just in case. Completed in 1971, the LRV was built by Boeing and General Motors to withstand the unique conditions of the moon. This means it had … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drew's back with a short Farkcast, featuring this week's guest, some beer brewer named Wil something [Plug]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Stories
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Mental Floss » 11 Jaw-Dropping Scandals from the Turn of the Century
Debauchery, skullduggery, and other –erys were rampant in late 19th and early 20th century society. Check out 11 scandals that caused more than one decent citizen to nearly drop her hand fan. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Walmart Pulling Confederate Flag Merchandise From Shelves
Following the shooting in South Carolina that led citizens to call for the removal of the Confederate flag from the state capitol, Walmart announced it will pull all Confederate flag–themed merchandise from store shelves, including belt buckles and T-shirts. What do you think? 
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Fark.com RSS » We got nothing on him except this picture of his finger, chief. Waitaminute… Zoom in… Enhance… DIGITIZE [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Doctors who refuse anti-vaxxer patients are worse than Hitler exterminating 12 million people [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » How bad is it for wannabe Confederates these days? Even *Virginia* is taking away their racist license plates [Cool]
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The Onion » News in Photos: Every Conceivable Nook In Car Stuffed With Trash By Second Hour Of Road Trip
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Weird Universe » Happy Birthday Patty
Everyone wish our Patty a Happy 51st old lady birthday !! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Creator of pink flamingos is dead. Long live Pink Flamingos [Sad]
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Mental Floss » How Thousands of Women Kept The U.K.'s Timber Industry Afloat
During World War II, the Women's Timber Corps took over the forestry jobs of men who had joined the armed forces. The performed intense labor jobs and kept the timber industry afloat. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » President Obama to deliver eulogy for slain S.C. pastor Clementa Pinckney. Seconds remaining before some jackass has a problem with this: 3… 2… 1 [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Doctors issue health warning over skinny jeans. Fixed gear bikes and ironic taste in beer still only frowned upon [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » The gold standard for nuts has been established [Satire]
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Weird Universe » News of the Weird / Plus, June 23, 2015
News of the Weird / Plus
June 23, 2015 (Part 2) [weird stuff that made me excited (frightened) (ROTFL) (appalled) last week, some of which will appear in News of the Weird soon] [Part 1 on Monday, Part 2 on Tuesday]
WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, Mich., noted that the heating and air-conditioning at 19 local schools is still, to this day, … [Link]
Mental Floss » Artists Reveal the Bacterial Beauty of the Human Microbiome
“Invisible You” explores the human microbiome in all its bacterial beauty. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Artist puts 17th century word on a billboard, asks the Internet not to share it. Internet responds in the most predictable way [Amusing]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Disney World Forced To Euthanize Character That Attacked Visitor
ORLANDO, FL—Explaining that the decision was deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of park patrons, officials at Disney World announced Wednesday that they had been forced to euthanize a character that attacked a visitor over the weekend. “Obviously, this was an unfortunate situation, and we do everything possible to prevent such incidents; however, our policy clearly states that … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 77 year-old man fondly recalls the good old days when you could take a little nap in your backyard without being awakened by a farking bear biting your ankle [Scary]
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Mental Floss » New Research Finds that Kangaroos are Left-Handed
Nine out of 10 humans may favor their right hands, but—according to a paper that was recently published in Current Biology—most kangaroos have the opposite preference. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Vending Machine Most Up-To-Date Technology In School
ST. LOUIS—Noting the modern interface and newly installed software, sources confirmed Tuesday that the vending machine in Kenwood High School’s cafeteria is the most up-to-date technology in the school. “This thing is great,” said 10th-grade Kenwood High student Charles Pilsen, referring to the school’s only touchscreen-enabled device, which also features a computer with a high-speed processor and wireless connectivity. “It’s … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Stupid 16-Year-Old Completely Wasting Adderall Prescription On Mental Health
ACTON, MA—Ingesting a single 15 mg pill of the medication at the start of every school day, local 16-year-old moron Josh Wagner is completely wasting his Adderall prescription on his mental health, flabbergasted sources reported Wednesday. “Instead of moving 30 tablets a week at 10 bucks a pop, this dum-dum is taking a quick-release Addy before homeroom just to help … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Not news: two cops discussing blowjobs. Fark: Without realizing that the helicopter's loudspeaker was on, and all of Winnipeg could hear the conversation [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » How To Tell the Future With Snails, and 14 Other Pieces of Outmoded Advice
The best bits of wisdom from the advice manuals published way before Google searches were a thing. [Link]
FMyLife » Arcanin3Boss says FML
Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to eat dinner with his parents. Everyone wanted me to start the family prayer, and although I hadn't done one in years, I accepted. It went well until I remembered you say "Amen" at the end, not "Uh… Bye." FML [Link]
FMyLife » broke bitch says FML
Today, I got a call from my cable company in regards to a bill I didn't pay. I paid the bill two weeks ago in full, but they never told me the account changed when my name was put on the account. So now I owe $170 more, and my ex-roommate is getting a $140 refund in the mail. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » San Francisco Zoo adapts popular dog puzzle toy for feeding rhinos. I'd just give them steak to be on the safe side [Cool]
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Mental Floss » What Pilots See When You Shine a Laser Pointer at Aircraft
Great for cats, bad for cockpits. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It can be exciting when a 92-year-old woman discovers that she has a 50-year-old child that she never knew about. Until the doctors tell her the bad news part of it [Weird]
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Overheard In The Office » Life: 1 Art: 0
Male coworker: How’s the book I lent you?Female coworker: It’s good. I got up to the part where he changes his name, but I was on the bus and a girlfriend started fighting with her boyfriend, so I stopped reading to watch that.139 Highland Street
Port Chester, New YorkOverheard by: soon to be hired [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Your Editors Are Amused to Hear “Dang” Outside Far Side Cartoons
Female staff to male design teacher: Dang! You actually look like a teacher today! Who knew?!Texas State University
San Marcos, TexasOverheard by: Spizzy [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 5PM That’s a Wrap
Co-worker #1: [Sarah], got a minute?
Co-worker #2: No.
Co-worker #1: Neither do I. 12320 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canadia [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Dying Was Just One Final Way Of Leaving the Toilet Seat Up
Shop assistant: Have you got the measurements?Old woman: My husband put them somewhere safe.Shop assistant: He can't find them?Old woman: He died.(awkward silence)Shop assistant: I'm sorry.Old woman: He always was inconsiderate.Fabric Shop
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Fark.com RSS » Sicilian town is giving homes away. "These are good houses, they just fell off a truck is all- fuhgettaboutit." says Mayor [Interesting]
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Futility Closet » “A Distressing Blunder”
Robert Browning’s 1841 verse drama Pippa Passes, source of the famous lines “God’s in His heaven — All’s right with the world,” ends on a strange note: But at night, brother Howlet, far over the woods,
Toll the world to thy chantry;
Sing to the bats’ sleek sisterhoods
Full complines with gallantry:
Then, owls and bats, cowls and twats,
Monks … [Link]
Mental Floss » Gmail Adds Official 'Undo Send' Button
After years as a beta feature, Gmail is officially allowing users to claw back emails from the digital ether. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently unimpressed with their own flora and fauna trying to kill them every single day in every single way, Australia now wants to buy some AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation missiles from the U.S. Do they know something we don't? [Interesting
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Fark.com RSS » DNA tests prove KFC will not have to change its name to KFR. LOL [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Ice Age Mummified Puppy Is Oldest Ever Found
A puppy who died in a landslide in Siberia during the Ice Age is being studied by Russian scientists. For four years, researchers at North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) in Yakutsk, Russia, have been examining the remains of the unlucky pooch, which at 12,450 years old is the oldest mummified puppy ever found. It was discovered in Russia's far east in … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Sir, You Need More Services Than I Can Provide
CSR: OK, sir, go ahead and click on the logo in the top left of your screen.Customer, on phone: I don’t see that. I’m on a page that says "Welcome," then "My Profile."CSR: OK, go ahead and click on "My Profile."Customer: I don’t see that.9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TexasOverheard by: Raydran [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You might not be cut out to be a bus driver if the cops pull you over and bystanders film you failing a field sobriety test. Kids on the bus will have epic stories though [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Etsy's ban on magick has really upset some witches who were selling 'love potions' for $400 a pop. Tragick, really [Silly]
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Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About ‘Weird Science’
Technology still hasn't caught up with John Hughes' strangest teen angst comedy, even 30 years after its release. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Highly invasive flatworm species has its mouth in the middle of its belly, chases snails up trees and is plotting to take over the world [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » You''d think having your boat struck by lightning and destroyed in the ensuing fire would be bad enough, but noooo. Then you'd think that having your house hit by lightning and burning down would be bad enough, but noooo [Florida]
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The Onion » Sports News in Brief: Pete Rose, Tim Donaghy Among Class Of 2015 Inductees For Sports Betting Hall Of Fame
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Joining such greats as Green Bay Packers running back Paul Hornung and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, former Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose and retired NBA referee Tim Donaghy were among the inductees enshrined Monday evening in the Sports Betting Hall of Fame. “It is my incredible honor to recognize the life’s work of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Empire strikes back: Pooty poot Putin, wants to parlez-vous with some rootin' tootin' cowboys about Texas secession [Unlikely]
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The Onion » Horoscope: Your Horoscopes — Week Of June 23, 2015
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Mental Floss » A Brief History of the Plastic Pink Flamingo
From the plastic bird's birth to its modern perch atop the pyramid of campy Americana, here’s the quick-and-dirty on the hot pink queen of kitsch. [Link]
Mental Floss » When Did Pink Become a "Girl" Color?
Whether it’s the deep tones of magenta or barely tinted carnation, the color pink is, for better or for worse, associated with femininity. This wasn't always the case. In fact, it was once the opposite. In 1918, an article from a trade publication called Earnshaw’s Infants’ Department, declared that, since it was derived from red, “Pink is for the boys, … [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Sony Demands That Spider-Man Be Straight, White
According to newly released documents from the ongoing Sony leak, a legal agreement between Sony Pictures and Marvel Entertainment declares that in all movies, the character Spider-Man must be white and straight. What do you think? 
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Overheard In The Office » He's All, “Why Do You Always Come Into Work High?”
Angry coworker: Damn! The bossman makes me so mad, I gotta go home and shoot some heroin!Burbank, CaliforniaOverheard by: hooya [Link]
The Onion » Commentary: The Only Way To Get Over Your Fear Of The Moon Is To Walk On It
It’s okay to be afraid sometimes. It’s a completely natural feeling that all of us experience. But we can’t let fear dominate our lives. In my case, when it came to the one thing that scared me the most—that single fear that tormented me nearly every day—I knew the problem would only get worse unless I confronted it head-on. So, … [Link]
The Onion » Tech Trends: Study: Employees Happiest When Pretending To Work From Home
A new study from IBM says that simply letting employees pretend to work from home keeps them satisified and happy on the job. 
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Fark.com RSS » "Crudely white supremacist group" who taught Dylann Roof everything he knew about racism "hardly responsible for the actions of this deranged individual merely because he gleaned accurate information from our website." We good now? [F
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The Onion » News in Brief: Mom Recommends Previously Unheard-Of Form Of Transportation Son Could Take To Get Home
ST. PAUL, MN—Mentioning that there were some great deals on weekend round trips right now, local mother Carolyn Lynch reportedly recommended a previously unheard-of form of transportation Tuesday that her son could take to travel home. “They’ve got really reasonable tickets on FlashWheels for just $27,” said Lynch, adding that the formerly unknown transit service was easy to book and … [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Ways to Forecast the Weather (Without Your Phone)
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows, and you don't need an app to tell you when a storm is coming. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 17 year old invents an ingenious way to instantly stop the bleeding, is immediately contacted by physicians, hospitals, Philadelphia Phillies [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this big ship [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » "Thanks a BUNCH, Dad" [Dumbass]
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Weird Universe » Extraterrestrial Real Estate
In my latest about.com article, I explore some of the characters who have claimed to own the sun, moon, stars, and planets (and are often willing to sell plots of land on them, for a nominal price).
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Weird Universe » The Adorable Circle of Life
Chicago-based artist Alex Solis has a series of illustrations that show predators doing what they do best — killing — but simultaneously being adorable. My cat reminds me of this paradox on a regular basis, that what is adorably cute can also be a brutally efficient killer.
via Paste Magazine [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In America, restless youth go to pastures and tip cows. In Canada, restless youth go to waterways and jump on moose [Strange]
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Weird Universe » The True History of Hot Pants
I rely on Wikipedia quite a bit, and get upset when I discover an error. I have done so in their entry on Hot Pants.
Wikipedia attributes the invention of Hot Pants–which they specifically equate with "short shorts"–to UK designer Mary Quant. What a slur on American ingenuity!
You can see below the use of the term and the style … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Architect has a vision where someday humans will live in 'vegetal cities' across the urban landscape. Because if it was good enough for the Ewoks, then it's good enough for us [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Mind-Bending Furniture Inspired by M.C. Escher
Inspired by M.C. Escher's art, this whimsical furniture morphs and changes depending on your perspective. [Link]
Mental Floss » Stories
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Fark.com RSS » Key figure in the Benghazi attack mysteriously found dead before he could testify under oath before the House select committee. Pretty convenient for Clinton, don't you think? [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » The cops who arrested Dylann Roof treated him to Burger King because he said he was hungry. See there, cop haters? And you say they never do anything nice (original link pulled by source) [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Apparently you can be attached to your house, or REALLY attached to your house [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Real Life Sonic the Hedgehog
Ever think video games are unrealistic? Mashable shows you how a real hedgehog would complete a Sonic level. * Woof woof glub! This fish can fetch just like a dog. * A linguist talks to The Toast about the best way to convey sarcasm online. As if anyone needs that. * A Cincinnati suburb has been dealing with a smelly … [Link]
FMyLife » hairstylistprobs says FML
Today, I attended my best friend's wedding. Instead of throwing her bouquet, she turned around and handed it to me. I was the only single lady out of 150 guests. FML [Link]
FMyLife » imgay says FML
Today, I discovered that most of my family is homophobic while discussing Orange Is The New Black. I've only come out to my sister. FML [Link]
FMyLife » deku says FML
Today, I went to the ER for extremely heavy bleeding related to my IUD birth control. They decided the best thing to do was remove it. An exam, two ultrasounds, and three x-rays later, the doctor comes back to tell me what's going on. Yeah, they can't find it. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » One tech conference had enough leftover food to feed 4,279 homeless people. 25 year-old Komal Ahmad made sure it did [Hero]
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FMyLife » oh no says FML
Today, I went to my girlfriend's parents' house for lunch. I ended up in the bathroom constipated and remembered reading it's easier to "go" if you are squatting. My girlfriend's dad walked in on me perched on the toilet like an owl. FML [Link]
FMyLife » ICanExplain says FML
Today, after parking in the handicapped spot of a lot with my placard, an older couple with their 7-year-old grandchild came up and yelled at me for being a lying asshole and taking the parking spot. When I showed them my prosthetic leg, the kid started crying and guess who got yelled at again. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Stock tip: Buy all shares of Reynolds Wrap now. Obama has just admitted to the existence of black helicopters [Interesting]
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FMyLife » LukesSkyWalker says FML
Today, I told my dad I was gonna to start working out again. He looked at me with honest confusion on his face and said, "You worked out before?" My mother started laughing. She was all the way upstairs. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Old and busted: You are what you eat. New hotness: You are WHEN you eat [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Study: Millionaires will hold 46% of global wealth by 2019. Presumably, billionaires will have the rest [Sad]
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Mental Floss » French Teen Becomes The First Female On MLB's International Registration List
In order to sign as a free agent with a pro baseball team, international players need to be placed on the international registration list. This is typically done after a Major League Baseball-affiliated event at which representatives from the league confirm a player's birthdate and citizenship. It doesn't mean that the player in question will get signed, but it's a … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man dies after falling from deck. That was being towed down the road. With no wheels or trailer. Why yes, alcohol was a factor [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 14 Dead Serious Facts About ‘Key
Get to know Comedy Central's golden boys, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Walmart announces it will stop carrying Confederate flag merchandise. In other news, Walmart was still selling Confederate flag merchandise [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 11 Famous People Who Apologized for Their Own Movies
They just want to say how sorry they are for that movie they made. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The softer side of a star player accused of domestic violence [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » The price of getting high is getting lower: "The average price of an 1/8th ounce of Colorado pot dropped from $60 last June to $30 now. The price of an ounce is now $250 after selling for roughly $400 a year ago" [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » A New Vaccine for Chlamydia Is in the Works
A successful vaccination for one of the most common sexually transmitted infections has long eluded scientists. Now, they may have figured out a way to get the treatment to stick. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At 'The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Faced In This Country.' Sleep tight [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Astronauts Are One Step Closer to Eating Salad in Space
A big step for veggie-kind: The crew aboard the International Space Station are about to add fresh produce to their diets. [Link]
Mental Floss » New Research Suggests There Are Active Volcanoes on Venus
Temperature spikes on boiling-hot Venus have scientists thinking the planet has active volcanoes. [Link]
FMyLife » Partners says FML
Today, my boyfriend introduced me to his friends as his "sex partner." FML [Link]
FMyLife » vkryss13 says FML
Today, I accidentally sat on my sister's imaginary monkey. She then stabbed me with a pencil. I still can't get the piece of graphite out of my hand. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » This New Service (Finally) Makes Fonts Affordable
Fontstand lets users rent individual fonts by the month. [Link]
Mental Floss » Tips and Tricks for Conquering Bad Breath
At best, halitosis is an inconvenience. At worst, it’s humiliating. Gum and mints are a temporary solution, but they’ll only mask the smell. Enter the people at Lifehacker, who have created a video that will help you banish bad breath once and for all. Bad breath is commonly caused by dry mouth, according to the video: Saliva production slows down, … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Dusty: St. Paul airman is reunited with his family. Chopping Onions: after 46 years [Hero]
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Mental Floss » A Handy Plant-Identifying App for Urban Foragers
Let your smartphone help you get in touch with your hunter-gatherer roots. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Soccer mom conveyance collides with mid-life crisis cure [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Maryland governor found to have cancer, Baltimore [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Lithuanian Town Crowns "Most Beautiful Goat"
A Lithuanian village celebrated its 645th anniversary the way all villages should: with a goat beauty pageant. [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Presidential Kids Whose Antics Made News
Sometimes, under the microscope of media attention, the childlike antics and teenage rebellions of the First Children made national news. [Link]
Mental Floss » 88 Amazing Facts Everyone Should Know
Store these away for future trivia nights. [Link]
Mental Floss » How to Ship a Giant Squid Across the World
When American Museum of Natural History curator Neil Landman heard a giant squid had been caught off the coast of New Zealand, he knew he had to get it back to New York. The question was how to do it. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A guy rear-ends you and drives off. Do you A) Call the cops, B) Be thankful you're OK, or C) Tear after him at 80 mph and ram him over and over till his car flips and he's paralyzed. HINT: You're in Florida [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Take a Look Inside Mexico City's Massive, Gorgeous Library
The 38,000-square-meter Biblioteca Vasconcelos houses more than 470,000 books. [Link]
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He was up to 10 percent Neanderthal. [Link]
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