Odds and sods I look at regularly, just because they amuse me. I hope they do the same for you. Incidentally, I found this page’s title on Greg Ross’s Futility Closet (it’s somewhere on this page) in a mini-article which also includes the delightful sentence in Icelandic: Barbara Ara bar Ara araba bara rabbabara. Ross points out that this, “besides being fun to say, is spelled with only three letters. It means “Barbara, daughter of Ari, brought only rhubarb to Ari the Arab.”
Mental Floss » Everything Pizza: 17 of Earth’s Most Delicious Pies
From Philly to South Korea, these are the best pizza pies in the world. (One includes reindeer as a topping…yum?) [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Disney tells people where they can stick their selfie stick [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Watch How Baby Name Popularity Changes Over Time
John was the most popular boy's name every year from (at least) 1880 until 1924. But even John can't match the dominance of Mary, which ran away with the top spot for girls all the way until 1947, when it was finally overtaken by Linda for a brief stint before enjoying another decade atop the charts starting in 1953. This … [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Hot-N-Ready Facts About Little Caesars
Pizza! Pizza! [Link]
Mental Floss » The Spotless History of the Kamenoko Tawashi Scrubber
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Mental Floss » What Is the Right Way to Make a Martini?
The dry Martini probably entered history around 1900 with a 2:1 gin to vermouth ratio. By 1930, the ratio was closer to 5:1. At the height of the Three Martini Lunch, the prevailing recipe was eight parts gin to a hint of vermouth, garnished with an olive. [Link]
Mental Floss » Scientists Find Awesome Fluorescent Corals in the Red Sea
The colorful fluorescent animals show that deep sea coral comes in a wider array of colors than previously thought. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » US drops to #23 in world well-being index. It's okay, though. We're #2 in North America, second only to Mexico [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Today's procrastinators are tomorrow's dissemblers [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 15 Transformative Facts About 'Teen Wolf'
Thirty years ago, kids were chanting "Wolf!" at the top of their lungs. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I can haz crib? [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: The Tech World Reacts to Legalized Gay Marriage
Here is what the tech world is saying about the Supreme Court's latest decision. * Walt Disney left behind a diagram that serves as a recipe for making a Disney animated movie. This is what it looks like. * If you’re a fan of The X-Files, then you need to check out the first official photos of the upcoming reboot. … [Link]
FMyLife » mytoehurts says FML
Today, I was at my lifeguarding exam. Everything was going well until I went to 'save' someone and slipped and bellyflopped into the pool. I broke my toe, and the person I was supposed to save ended up saving me instead. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 Obscure Facts About the Noid
#1: The Noid led to a hostage situation. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Help clear up this drawing in the sand [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Danish theme park rejects racism charge, as once again the political correctness Nazis target an innocent. . . *looks at pic* holy god, what's wrong with these people? [Sick]
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Mental Floss » When They Played Baseball on Ice Skates
Nothing goes better with the summer sun than a game of baseball. But truly dedicated players and fans won't let a little chill in the air stymie their enthusiasm for the game. Or at least, they didn't for a few select games in the mid-1800s. The first known example of playing baseball on ice dates to January 1, 1861 when … [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Beware of Cat
Cats are on a mission to prove that they are the true guardians of the household.
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Before you head out the door with your pup in celebration of Take Your Dog to Work Day, check out these tips to make sure the day is better for everyone.
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This dad's Father's Day was just a little bit better than everyone … [Link]
Mental Floss » Pod City: 19 Popcorn-Worthy Movie Podcasts (Part 2)
Last week I shared a bunch of my favorite movie podcasts, though I quickly realized one column wouldn’t cover them all. Below are 19 more film-related recs, with my apologies to all the shows I’m still omitting. For more podcast picks, head to the archive, and feel free to share your own via the comments or Twitter. (And hey, don’t … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » After a long, tiring week, the one thing that makes it all better is testing yourself against the best. No, not the 1975 Cincinnati Reds, I'm talking about the Fark Weird News Quiz [Survey]
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Fark.com RSS » Bad: having a stroke and having to call an ambulance. Worse: Ambulance driver has a heart attack while driving. Hero: he keeps driving anyway [Hero]
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Mental Floss » Papa John's, Pizza Hut, and the Great Pizza Feud of 1997
How an argument over dough wound up in the Supreme Court. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: ‘Prince George Effect’ Leads To Skyrocketing Croc Sales
Though the clunky plastic shoes have long been criticized as ugly, sales of Crocs surged 1,500 percent after Prince George was photographed wearing a $54 pair of navy blue Crocs at a charity polo match. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Rats have happy dreams about food (comes with adorable picture of a sleepy rat possibly dreaming about food) [Sappy]
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The Onion » American Voices: Samsung Introducing ‘Clear Truck’ To Make Driving Safer
Samsung is working to develop a “clear truck,” which works by using a camera installed on the front to livestream the road ahead onto a mounted video screen on the back, letting drivers see “through” the truck. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » Support an Epic Project to Turn New York City Subway Stations Into Unique Pieces of Music
Brought to you by Heineken [Link]
The Onion » Infographic: The Gay Rights Movement In America: A Timeline
The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision Friday that bans on gay marriage are unconstitutional, concluding decades of hard-fought battles by gay rights activists to grant marriage equality to all. Here is a timeline of milestones in the gay rights movement in the U.S.: 1953: President Eisenhower warns nation of growing homosexual-industrial complex
June 28, 1969: Riots break out … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Otter kills nine tourists in Alaska [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Oh my God, double rainbow appears over the White House after SCOTUS gay marriage decision. What does it mean? [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Survey Says Some Americans Would Rather Clean the Toilet Than Floss
You’re not the only one who isn't telling the dentist the truth about your oral hygiene routine. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), 27 percent of American adults lie to their dentists about how often they floss. The AAP survey also found that out of the 2021 adults who responded, many of them would … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The rise of Poland, robot overlords, and…cargo shorts? It's Episode 5.1 of the Farkcast [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » BLM officials: You know what Burning Man needs? A VIP laundromat [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » How 30 Chicago Streets Got Their Names
There are hundreds upon hundreds of streets vectoring through the Windy City, and we've selected 30 whose etymologies were begging to be explored. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Psychologists examining 13-year old girl accused of nearly stabbing a classmate to death to impress "the Slender Man" has told them she'd do it again if he asked nicely, and that the kids from the "Harry Potter" novels come by for
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Mental Floss » Doughnut Tent Design Could Make Camping a Little Easier
Before you pack for your next camping trip, you might want to check out this nifty new tent. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A healthy 24-year-old woman in Belgium is set to die by euthanasia later this summer simply because she has felt since childhood that she wanted to die [Sad]
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Mental Floss » A New Project Is Digitizing 1.5 Million African American History Records From the Civil War
The Freedmen’s Bureau Project will index millions of 19th century family and work records from freed slaves. [Link]
Mental Floss » Name All 50 States in 10 Minutes
Take the quiz! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special orders don't upset us, all we ask is that you let us stab you in the face [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Lake Mead water level reaches a new record low. Casino deadbeats finally don't have to worry about being knocked off until there's enough rain to raise it another six feet [Scary]
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Mental Floss » New 'Harry Potter' Play Coming to the West End in 2016
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will open in London next year. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: That's a "Keep"er
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Fark.com RSS » SUPREME COURT ALLOWS HOMOSEXUALS TO DESTROY THE FABRIC OF AMERICAN SOCIETY by allowing them to, you know, settle down, buy a minivan in the suburbs and be boring like everybody else [NewsFlash]
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Mental Floss » 10 Bridge Traditions From Around the World
Paris' love locks are far from the world's only bridge-related tradition. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Most Buck-Wild Pride Parade Nation’s Ever Seen
WASHINGTON—Following decades of debate over the constitutional right to same-sex marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court today handed down a 5-4 ruling in favor of the most buck-wild, balls-to-the-wall gay pride parade this country has ever seen. “After reviewing the constitutional underpinnings of this case, the court finds that it is discriminatory for states to deny the right to the most … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Report: Only 47,000 Social Justice Milestones To Go Before U.S. Achieves Full Equality
WASHINGTON—Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision making same-sex marriage legal nationwide, sources confirmed Friday that only 47,000 social justice milestones need to be reached before the U.S. achieves full equality. “This is a watershed moment for civil rights that finally brings the dream of living in an equitable society one tiny fraction of a step closer to reality,” said civil … [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage After Landmark 193,000,000-115,000,000 Decision
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The Onion » News in Brief: Nation’s Homophobic Bigots Pack It In
WASHINGTON—Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional, the nation’s homophobic bigots reportedly conceded today that “rules are rules” and announced that they were going to pack it in. “Well, this certainly went against my personal beliefs, but we must respect the Supreme Court’s ruling,” said Dale Howell of Avery, TX, who, like millions of … [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes?
Ever wonder why there's a tiny hole at the bottom of airplane windows? Recently, Robbie Gonzalez of i09 went searching for answers to this question, putting any other hole-related theories to rest. The first thing you need to know is that an airplane window is made up of three panes: the outer pane which functions as the “primary structural window;” … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » As a parent, you should never encourage your children to drink alcohol, smoke pot, or to use a stripper pole. Not even in the privacy of your own home [Sick]
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Mental Floss » 6 Forgotten Pizzas from Instant Pizza's Golden Age
Remember when the best flavored Pop Tart was sausage pizza flavor? [Link]
Weird Universe » Rock Feast
Last week I paid a visit to the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, and while there discovered they had an exhibit of rocks that look like food, which is a theme we've explored before here on WU (see The Original Rock Dinner and Stone Pie).
So in these photos, there's nothing edible. It's all rocks.
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Fark.com RSS » Somebody finally found that Chinese takeout you squirreled away in the back of the fridge in 2012 [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this training exercise [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » With five rulings left to announce, will SCOTUS give America a weekend of marriage celebrations? Will the EPA control your farts? Will gerrymandering still be a thing? This is your second-to-last SCOTUS opinion thread. (Coverage starts at 9:00AM ET)
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FMyLife » postop says FML
Today, I woke up to my mother telling me to sit up and get dressed because we had to go before it was too late. I just woke up from surgery. She didn't want to be stuck in traffic. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Little-Used Shakespearisms
Not all Shakespeare’s snappiest phrases and expressions caught on. [Link]
Mental Floss » Pizza for Reading: Pizza Hut's 'Book It!'
Hey kids—want free pizza? Start reading! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Should Colorado allow pot clubs or marijuana bars, so tourists and locals alike have a safe and legal place to consume? Pot Law expert: "Absolutely" [Spiffy]
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Weird Universe » 1950s Magnifying TV
How the heck did that magnification stunt work with 1950s technology? A lens sliding across the cathode-ray tube? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Salacious subway suspect seen stroking self [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Conspiracy theorists unite: The Iraqi pilot who crashed an F-16 earlier this weekend in Arizona near the Mexico border still has not been found [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » The people who serve the food at Rikers Island prison are so fond of the inmates there they serve most dishes with blue sprinkles to keep them cheerful and happily dead [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » My girlfriend does not like my beagle Molly. SO I have to rehome her. The girlfriend, not Molly [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Caturday came a little early this week (pics) [Hero]
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Mental Floss » The Short, Strange Life of McDonald's Pizza
In 1986, America's favorite burger joint tried to become a pizzeria. Here's why it didn't work. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Finally an invasive species we can all celebrate: Fireflies discovered in Southern California [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Wait, wait, wait. Are you trying to tell me that signing up for a timeshare program might possibly put me in a financial hole I can't dig myself out from? [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » If you left 26 laundry bags filled with cannabis, the Twickenham police would like a word with you, and a lot of Doritos [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » When will the supermarkets of Britain learn not to sell pork during the month of Ramadan? The OUTRAGE [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » This Keurig-esque Machine Makes You Instant Cocktails
For cocktail lovers too lazy to make their own and too frugal to hire a full-time bartender, there is Bartesian. The interesting new Kickstarter gadget will be able to pop out a variety of different drinks with just a flavor pod and booze. To make one, simply load the (recyclable) liquid capsule and essential spirits into the machine. Pick the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Denver County Fair cancels Pot Pavilion for 2015, citing lack of interest from vendors, sponsors. "There's a huge overload of marijuana events in this town now" [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » LA wants to make the Los Angeles River be available for more film shoots [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Minnesota family is down in the dumps and feeling so tired [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Paris, come for the cafes, stay for the voyeurism [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » When your lawyer calls you stupid in front of cops serving a warrant, it might be time to start thinking about how to decorate your cell [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » This gorilla is so hunky women are flocking to the zoo to see him [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Jury refuses to swallow JONAH, spits JiM out [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Local economy hindered by restrictive religious laws. Difficulty: Not a Muslim nation. Extreme Difficulty: Not Christian, either [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » A Detroit EMT has been fired for refusing to help a dying baby. An internal report indicates she told her supervisor that she wouldn't "be on no scene 10 minutes doing CPR," and that "you know how these families get" [Sick]
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FMyLife » Anonyme says FML
Today, our 8-month-old son had a big cold and his nose was blocked. I couldn't find the baby nose pump in it's usual place, so I went to ask my husband. He had it in his hand, and was using to decorate the cake that was going to be served to tonight's guests, my parents. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Gamer Rage Is Up Two-Hundred Percent
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GraphJam » Pee Graph
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bathroom humor , line , Line Graph , peeing , toliet Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Entertainment Value of Video Game vs. Time Since Purchase
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GraphJam » It Loads When It Feels Like It
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Bar Graph , computers , loading bar , speed , video games Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Probability of Food Spill in Terms of Shirt Price
LoL by: crazyninjanick Tagged: clothing , food , prices Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Responses I get when walking my dachshunds
Graph by: veggiefry Tagged: breed , cute , dachshund , dogs , Pie Chart , question , responses , serious , walking , weiner dog Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » There Goes That Bag of Chips
I swear I gain a pound every time I sit down at my computer, which is a lot, you know, considering… -Amemeda Graph by: Crunkstardre Tagged: bad habits , bored , eating , hungry , Pie Chart Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Reasons Someone Buys a Hybrid
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bragging , buy , cars , cool , environmental , hybrid , neighbor , Party Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Oh, That's What They're For
Graph by: Limeface Tagged: best of week , books , moustache , reading Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » As Free as the Wind Blows
Graph by: isabiebertywalk Tagged: dancing , Home Alone , Pie Chart , singing Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Things that Rock
Graph by: TheCapm Tagged: fingers , hip hop , kitten , rock , rock n roll Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Knowledge vs Time
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GraphJam » Unfortunately Our Music Licenses Force You to Listen to This Crap
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Fark.com RSS » What do you call a man that was struck by lightning twice? Rod. No really, that's his name [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Oklahoma sports anchor passes away, rival station responds in the classiest way possible [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Bill and Melinda Gates pay people to have sex [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » "That's when it really hits you. You're looking at the beauty of the Rocky Mountains in the backdrop. When you get inside, that is the last time you will ever see it" [Scary]
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FMyLife » missmolliss says FML
Today, I keep getting calls from companies that I applied to for interviews. The thing is, I moved 1,000 miles away a week ago because I couldn't find a job. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Wendy's unveils Baconator Fries [Sick]
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Mental Floss » The Rivalry of Brooklyn Neighborhoods: Pigtown and Spotless Town
Needless to say, the residents of the rival neighborhoods didn't care for each other very much. [Link]
FMyLife » childofcrazy says FML
Today, I went to visit my mother after many years. Her hoarding has gotten so bad that now the house is entirely filled with junk and garbage, and she is camping out in the jungle of a backyard, cooking on a cauldron over a fire and shitting in the compost pile, with no working heat or water. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You're shopping for shoes in Macy's and you disagree with the listed price. Do you: A) Shop elsewhere, B) Ask if they will price-match or offer a discount or C) Throw a tantrum where you bite the employee as well as a police officer [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Taser dealer sentenced to 30 years for enticing a minor over the internet. When she turned 18, she ran to live with him, his wife and two kids: "I wanna be the best damn slave that he's ever owned" [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » Three Teenagers Invented STI-Detecting Condoms
What if a condom could tell you everything you needed to know about your partner's sexual history? [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Things You Might Not Know About 'I, Claudius'
"I, Claudius" follows an emperor who played dumb to survive, and this historical fiction novel by Robert Graves became an immediate success. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Study: Majority Of Time Machine Owners Use Device Primarily To Get Couple More Hours Of Sleep
EVANSTON, IL—In a study published Thursday that looked into the most prevalent uses of the groundbreaking technology, researchers from Northwestern University confirmed that the majority of time machine owners are primarily using their devices in order to get a couple more hours of sleep. “Among those individuals who have designed and assembled a fully operational machine that is capable of … [Link]
The Onion » Sports News in Brief: Stadium’s Pathetic Home Run Animation Doesn’t Even Show Ball Screaming While Leaving Earth
CLEVELAND—Calling it a complete and utter failure not worthy of Major League Baseball, sources at Progressive Field confirmed Monday that the stadium’s pathetic home run animation doesn’t even show a baseball screaming as it leaves Earth and flies into outer space. “You don’t get to see the ball’s cover fly off while it rockets out of the atmosphere and becomes … [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Scientific Ways to Keep Your Energy Up When You Travel
Fatigue and traveling can often seem inextricably tied, but rest assured, they aren’t! There are plenty of scientifically proven ways to feel alert and refreshed while on the move—caffeine not required. 1.Get social Hear us out! While making small talk can sometimes be exhausting, chatting with a fellow traveler can help keep you alert during your time on the road … [Link]
FMyLife » AnonymousZOMBIE says FML
Today, my dad got so drunk that I had to drive him home. He kept yelling at me to not speed, saying I was going too fast and that there were too many bumps on the road. I hadn't even started the car yet. FML [Link]
FMyLife » sweetsixteenyay says FML
Today, the new girl told me that a guy at the back of the class was being creepy. I looked over and saw him picking his nose and flinging boogers at the girls sitting in the front. That guy is my boyfriend. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was notified I'm being discharged after 2 weeks because my employers don't have the time to train me at my first real job in 6 years. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "You shouldn't put messages of hate on billboards. Remember, God is Love." "Well, then He can rent his own damn billboard if he wants to." GOD: "Okay, then" [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Sleep Through this Piece of Classical Music—It’s What the Composer Wants
Composer Max Richter has written an eight-hour lullaby called "Sleep," which will be enjoyed from beds during its debut performance. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Should Be in the Ladies’ Room Getting Ready for My Date with the CEO
Loud lady on cell: [Supervisor] called this morning to see if I was coming in. What does he care? I had a meeting this morning with him and Sam*. What were they going to do, ask me why I haven’t been performing well? Did they want me to say I’ve asked to be transferred more than once because I’ve been sleeping … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Dude, If You Ever Find a Girl Who Likes Sports Bars, Marry Her
Male coworker: You're not a girl.Female coworker: I'm feminine!Male: You're feminine, but you're not a girl. You're not into all that girly shit.Manhattan, New York [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We don't have any good proof of a serial killer on the loose, says the Ohio city with 2 missing and 4 dead of similar causes [Obvious]
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The Onion » Infographic: Marathon Training Tips
Running a marathon is a major life goal for many people, but it takes precise planning and extensive training to succeed in the 26.2-mile-long race. Here are some training tips for marathon hopefuls:Quit your job
Hire a personal trainer to make sure you’re training as expensively as possible
Make sure you have a pair of new, comfortable running clogs
Familiarize yourself with the … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man Just Needs To Power Through Another Day Of Not Being Broke And Unemployed
CHICAGO—After listing off a litany of reasons why he cannot stand his current job, local 27-year-old Don Rutland told reporters Friday that he just needs to power through another day of not being broke and unemployed. “It’s so unbearable right now, but I’m just going to buckle down and make it to the end of the day,” said the man … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » School firebombed after teacher jokes that thirsty students should drink their own urine [Obvious]
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Overheard In The Office » We’re More Like Your Kids Who Won’t Get Jobs
Supervisor: You guys are just like my family!Office peon: Yeah, except we don’t throw your shit in the river.Academy Street
Newark, DelawareOverheard by: Dude [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Themed Color Palette Collections to Inspire You
If you’re looking for some color inspiration, there are a plethora of premade color palettes and schemes out there just waiting to be found. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Golf course in Kansas guarantees golfers a hole in one [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » In an answer to today's burning question: Experts reveal their top tips for making the perfect slice of toast [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » When Hershey Created a Chocolate Bar for the U.S. Army
U.S. soldiers had a great ally in World War II: a barely edible chocolate bar. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » There's Only One Cure for an Overdose Of Children's TV
Very sketchy neighbor to two-year-old: Who gives a fuck about Dora?!Hospital
MaineOverheard by: Irritated [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Monica Lewinsky's comments about public shaming are spot on [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 9 Stunning Facts About La Sagrada Familia
Here are a few things you might not know about Barcelona's ultimate attraction. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Why Are You Bending Over?
Old office assistant: Would you like a rubber finger?Young assistant: Uhh…Old office assistant: I'm going to give you the finger.Towson University
Maryland [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop theme: "My eyes are up here" [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » See an Ancient Version of "The Odyssey"
The papyrus fragment with lines from Homer's 'The Odyssey' is dated ca. 285–250 BCE and is a variation of the standard text we read today. [Link]
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