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 » Help Map the World’s Auroras With the Aurorasaurus
Can you see the aurora? Tweet NASA scientists—they're cataloguing global sightings of the beautiful shimmering light. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Looks like Francis will not lighten up his tour schedule [Cool]
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Mental Floss » 8 Things You Might Not Know About Richard Pryor
Though he’s one of the world’s most iconic funnymen, Richard Pryor’s personal life was full of tragedy and challenges. [Link]
Mental Floss » Male Testosterone Can Be Bad for the Economy
Increased hormone levels make male stock traders more likely to take risks with their investments, a new study finds. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bill Cosby in 2005: I put the Quaaludes in the Jell-O for the sexy women [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Sleep in a Sewer Pipe on Your Next Vacation
If you're looking for novelty in your hotel experience, consider the sewer pipe. [Link]
Mental Floss » How to Appreciate Batman Comics Like an Expert
Intrigued by the idea of diving into the world of Batman, but not quite sure where to start? We have the expert for you: Dr. Will Brooker, who wrote his PhD thesis on the Caped Crusader and is now a professor at London's Kingston University. Dr. Brooker tells host Jeff Rubin everything we need to know to start keeping tabs … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » RAF Neatishead consists of 17 buildings, including a 5,000 sq ft gym, squash courts, an underground operations block and a radar scanning tower on 25 acres, and it can be yours for £2.5 million (pics) [Cool]
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Mental Floss » U.S.-Issued Provisions Uncovered on Salisbury Plain in England
How did you celebrate Independence Day this past weekend? The researchers at Wessex Archaeology, based in the Salisbury Plain area of southern England, marked the occasion by releasing images and information about American World War II finds. This week, as our American friends celebrate their Independence Day… http://t.co/JQ8oHgw1O5 pic.twitter.com/BaDFK0J5hk — Wessex Archaeology (@wessexarch) July 3, 2015 The Wiltshire plain had … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » On second thought, I withdraw my religious objections to granting you a marriage license [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Oslo police seeking elderly man with machine gun in guitar case, as times continue to be tough for the Norwegian El Mariachi [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » This week, on Behind Closed Ovens: How not to eat venison, hipsters eat the whole tamale before it was cool, and the best frosting ever [CSB]
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Fark.com RSS » This is EXACTLY what Grand Theft Auto would be like if it involved vintage boats and took place in Great Yarmouth's historic Waterways [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Florida man faces sentencing today for having sex on the beach. Serves him right for not ordering a man's drink like gin and tonic or scotch on the rocks [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 9 Frisky Facts About Boston Terriers
These lively and fun pups make the perfect companion. [Link]
Mental Floss » Where Does the Soccer Term "Hat-Trick" Come From?
It only took Carli Lloyd 13 minutes to score three goals, but the phrase "hat-trick" took a lot longer to enter our lexicon. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So what should tourists expect in coming weeks in Greece? Well, in short, you're going to get robbed. A lot [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this Greek salad [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Why We Drink Milk
When you stop and think about the fact that cow’s milk is a staple of our diets, it doesn’t make all that much sense. This BBC article explains how that came to be. * Adults have been really into coloring books lately. Here is why. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Google’s Dream Robot Is Running Wild Across the Internet … [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man Desperately Trying To Wring Every Last Ounce Of Relaxation From Final Day Of Vacation
ELKHART, IN—Saying even the tiniest moment of leisure counted, local man Brian Rabe told reporters Sunday that he was attempting to wring every last drop of relaxation from the single day that remained of his time off from work. “My four-day weekend’s almost done, so I just need to really dig in and focus on taking it as easy as … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Iran nuke talks are good for the brothels, as even when politicians are trying to avoid war they still feel the need to screw somebody [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Ten tips from the survivor's guide to running with the bulls in Pamplona leaves out rule #11: don't run with the goddamn bulls [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Get Ready to Rumble! U.S. and Japan Plan to Duke it Out With Robots
A U.S. Robot Company Has Challenged a Japanese Company to Hand-to-Hand Combat [Link]
The Onion » Horoscope: Your Horoscopes — Week Of July 7, 2014
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The Onion » American Voices: Grateful Dead Farewell Tour Draws Record Crowd
The four surviving original members of the Grateful Dead concluded their farewell tour in Chicago Sunday night, drawing over 70,000 fans to Soldier Field for each of their three final performances and shattering the venue’s single-day attendance record previously held by U2. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » People in Vancouver brag that they can sunbathe in a blanket of smoke from wildfires in the morning and go skiing in a blanket of smoke from wildfires in the afternoon [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » The Poison Garden of Alnwick Castle
From ricin and strychnine to coca, the Poison Garden is full of things people shouldn’t even smell, let alone touch or eat. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Do you use a wireless router at home? You've probably already been hacked, had your identity compromised, your life destroyed, and your porn stolen [Scary]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Ranking Women Somehow Not Issue In Miss USA Debacle
NEW YORK—As backlash against the Miss USA pageant continues to spread following controversial anti-immigration remarks made by the contest’s owner, Donald Trump, sources confirmed this week that the overt ranking of women is somehow not a part of the ongoing nationwide outrage. Trump’s inflammatory comments have reportedly prompted NBC to drop the event from its schedule and sparked a number … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What, what? Police shoot crack dealer in the butt [Strange]
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FMyLife » BrittUnicorn says FML
Today, I was having a dream about Chris Pratt. Instead of having a sexy dream that I would have enjoyed, I dreamt he was a supervisor at my work. He kept telling me how much I sucked. FML [Link]
FMyLife » breadcrumb says FML
Today, while at work, a customer, who was also on his phone, rudely asked what kinds of bread we had for his sandwich. After I told him we had many different kinds to offer, he cut me off, told me to stop playing stupid, and stormed out after holding up a long line of people. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Memorial statue on UNC's campus made more historically accurate overnight [Spiffy]
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FMyLife » I'm_Not_Interested says FML
Today, I found out the only reason why a friend of mine even bothered talking to me. He thought that I'd sleep with him if he was nice enough. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 32 Long-Forgotten Weather Words
Whether you're currently enjoying a scalding bout of sunshine, enduring a sudden downpour of rain, or suffering through a drought, the most obscure corners of the English language have precisely the right word for you. [Link]
Futility Closet » Black and White
By Sam Loyd. White to mate in two moves. Click for solution … Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: Something new on Fark mobile. Will you get over it? [FarkBlog]
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Fark.com RSS » Mormon leader dies, will be baptized after death as a Catholic [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » "Investigators say she then drove back through the home and parked the SUV in the front yard" [Florida]
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The Onion » American Voices: U.S. Wins Women’s World Cup
The United States took home the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy Sunday night in Vancouver after a decisive 5-2 victory over Japan, making history as the first team to win the title three times. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » 'Naked selfie performances' still aren't legal in most places, let alone at the Eiffel Tower, even if you call yourself an 'artist' (w/ SFW naked seflies) [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Not news: Man finds old video game console in his attic. Fark: It's a "Nintendo Playstation" – one of only 200 ever made [Cool]
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Mental Floss » The Cop Who Gave Ulysses S. Grant a Speeding Ticket
If President Grant were alive today, he'd have quite a few points on his license by now. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Trump Tells Iowa Dairy Farmers He Has Cows 500 Times Bigger Than Theirs
ARNOLDS PARK, IA—Appearing at a campaign event in the early primary state, real estate mogul and presidential candidate Donald Trump told an assembled group of dairy farmers Monday that his cows were 500 times bigger than theirs. “Your cows are small and scrawny, and you should be embarrassed to milk them,” said Trump, adding that each of his cows was … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Extremophiles" may have been found on a comet, proving aliens are worse than Fox News could ever have imagined – an extraterrestrial crossover between religious extremists and pedophiles [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Another side effect of California's drought: Because there's so much less groundwater, the arsenic it contains is concentrating from a level of "it probably won't hurt you" to "oh shiat, you gonna die" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » NASA Invites You to Witness Rocket Test in Person
NASA is looking for a few good social media stars to attend a test of their newest, most powerful engine. [Link]
The Onion » Sports News in Brief: Authorities Warn Away Fans At Dodger Stadium To Always Wear Team-Neutral Body Armor
LOS ANGELES—In an effort to prevent violent confrontations between spectators during home games, Los Angeles law enforcement officials released a statement Tuesday warning all away fans at Dodger Stadium to always wear team-neutral body armor. “We strongly advise any visiting fans attending Dodgers games to avoid wearing Kevlar vests and ballistic face masks featuring colors of the away team,” said … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Police say they don't know many details after 4 found shot dead inside a South Carolina home, but are rock-solid on a few facts: "We do know there was some gunfire involved inside the home" [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » "So dogs attacked our goats a while back, how do we keep the grass down now?" "More goats" [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Music Developed to Bring Us Together, Says New Study
Throughout the world, music is almost always a group event that bonds people. [Link]
FMyLife » Fgjvshnb says FML
Today, I once again asked my girlfriend about getting married, as she had previously said she would only get married once gay marriage was legal. She still said no. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And for the 148th consecutive year, the least likely state for being bitten by a shark is Nebraska [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » TX Declaration of Secession: "The institution known as negro slavery….her people intended should exist in all future time." TX School Board that re-wrote civil war teaching standards "Slavery was a side issue to the Civil War" [Dumb
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Fark.com RSS » Germany is sweltering under a heat wave that has created temperatures of 104.3 degrees F, the highest it has ever been since records started being kept in 1881. Maybe scientists should look into this and see if the earth is getting warmer [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Christie Brinkley on Billy Joel's new young wife: "She'll make a wonderful friend for our daughter" [Followup]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Insurance Only Covers Generic Heart Transplant
GALLATIN, TN—Saying he will just have to trust that the new organ he receives is as good as the other options out there, local man Keith Palmero confirmed Tuesday that his insurance provider would only cover a generic heart for his upcoming transplant surgery. “My doctor says it should work exactly the same as any other heart—it has the same … [Link]
Mental Floss » Geography Bunker! Answer These 15 Questions
How many can you answer without getting one wrong? [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Numbers That Explain the U.S. Women's World Cup Win
How special was this feat? Let's crunch some numbers to find out. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Telling "Tails"
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Mental Floss » The 50 Funniest Town Slogans in the U.S.
When it comes to town nicknames, mottos, and slogans our national creativity shines. We love tagging our towns with titles, both real and invented. There are towns that proudly proclaim themselves as the capitals of various root vegetables, freshwater fish, and even livestock poo. Towns hang their hats on history, location, and holidays. Yahoo Travel went in search of the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Thursday: "Serial Stowaway" promises to never attempt to board illegally again upon release from jail. Sunday: Detained at O'Hare [Fail]
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Mental Floss » What Common Food Additives Look Like
What the heck is Red 40, anyway? [Link]
The Onion » Slideshow: The Week In Pictures – Week Of July 6, 2015
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FMyLife » madisonnkelly says FML
Today, I was laying in bed facing my dad. In the middle of our conversation, I noticed he became interested in something behind me. I turn around to the sight of my mom lifting up her shirt, flashing her boobs. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I went to a restaurant and asked for vegetarian options. They told me, "We have a chicken Caesar salad, will that work?" FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my idiot boss placed an expensive order for anti-bullying banners that read: "Take a stand against bullying!" This would be fine if I didn't work in a specialized school for children in wheelchairs. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Cassie Chadwick, Andrew Carnegie's Fake Illegitimate Daughter
How one conwoman made millions pretending to be related to the steel magnate. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Long time Farker, Nathan Murray AKA SilentStrider, passed away suddenly on Friday morning. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace [Sad]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was bored of doing nothing so I decided to take my 4-year-old brother and 3 of our dogs to a school playground nearby. When we got there, one of the four of them pooped in the field. It wasn't one of the dogs. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A flat miner, parts of emir, and WSoP, Ji? Some of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 6/28 – 7/4 [FarkBlog]
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Mental Floss » 13 Things You Might Not Know About 'Apollo 13'
Bill Paxton got puked on. [Link]
The Onion » Editorial Cartoon: Stars And Snipes
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Fark.com RSS » Crusader history buffs reenact the Battle of Hattin in the Galilee. This is a repeat from 1187 [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these simple brown bottles [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch So Much?
That familiar tingle, that little pinch, that harbinger of things to come—if it’s mosquito season, you know it well. It’s a bug bite, and it’s probably about to make you (and your skin) feel pretty itchy. (And you might feel itchy just thinking about feeling itchy. Sorry about that!) We’ve already explored why some people are more prone to mosquito … [Link]
Weird Universe » Lipstick Art
Famous landmarks carved out of lipstick. Created by artist Hedley Wiggan for an exhibit at Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport. The exhibit is called the International Lipstick Colours of the Year showcase.
Lipstick isn't Wiggan's normal medium. He more often carves miniatures out of pencil leads. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man who dropped orange peel on sidewalk finally walks free. After a nine-month legal battle [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Dennis Miller arrested for assault and endangerment after an investigation that was tougher than reading "The Tin Drum" in Icelandic to an arena of Justin Bieber fans with ADD [Obvious]
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Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 64: Murder at the Priory
In 1876 London was riveted by the dramatic poisoning of a young barrister and the sordid revelations that emerged about his household. In today’s show we’ll review the baffling case of Charles Bravo’s murder, which Agatha Christie called “one of the most mysterious poisoning cases ever recorded.” We’ll also get an update on career possibilities for garden hermits and puzzle … [Link]
Mental Floss » 13 Colorful Facts About Crayola
The crayons debuted in 1903. Tiny nostrils were never the same again. [Link]
Weird Universe » Confusion Corner
A traffic roundabout so jumbled, it earned fame and its own postcard.
Concise explanation.
Longer story. [Link]
Mental Floss » Telling "Tails"
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Fark.com RSS » Burt's Bees founder dies of all natural causes [Sad]
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FMyLife » izaya says FML
Today, I woke up with a electric dog collar on my neck. I wouldn't have noticed it until my stepfather turned the collar to the highest intensity just to wake me up. FML [Link]
FMyLife » getting real crafty.. says FML
Today, my mother found out about the psychology exam I have to take tomorrow. Before leaving for her vacation this morning, she grabbed the internet router and took it with her to "get rid of distractions". I have one day to figure out how to access this online exam without Internet. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my idiot boss placed an expensive order for anti-bullying banners that read: 'Take a stand against bullying!' This would be fine if I didn't work in a specialized school for children in wheelchairs. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I confessed my feelings to the girl I like, who also happens to be my coworker. She told my boss, and they're laughing about it as I type this. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » As if dealing with severe drought is not enough, people in California may have high squeaky voices now [Scary]
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GraphJam » Replotted: And Now I Forgot Why I Got on the Internet in the First Place
Graph by: Warplexion Tagged: interwebs , Pie Chart , replotted , unproductive , work Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » She's Got a Huge… Personality
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: best of week , boyfriend , girls , knockers , personality , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
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GraphJam » Stuff Breeze of Doom
Graph by: SJD1996 Tagged: bathroom , cold , daily , Pie Chart , shower Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » When you look at your children at the playground
Graph by: risk182 Tagged: children , fall , hurt , interested , look , Pie Chart , playground , screaming , swear words Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Boy paradox
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Fark.com RSS » If you have a spare $15 million, you can buy Leonardo da Vinci's villa [PSA]
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GraphJam » Some People Just Want to Watch Their Skin Burn
Graph by: Janichsan Tagged: Line Graph , michael jackson , patricia krentcil , skin , tanning mom Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » How Much Congressmen and Senators Care
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Bar Graph , congressmen , family , future , important , love , money , safety , senators , vote Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Intercontinental Stereotypes
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GraphJam » Bacon Benefits
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bacon , delicious , infographic , pig , pork Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » My uses of a Drill Gun:
My uses of a Drill Gun Graph by: arcsis Tagged: lasers , pew pew pew , tools Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » I Pay In Cash for the Change
Graph by: MattSTKC Tagged: bank , laundry money , Pie Chart , quarters Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Slow Invasion
Graph by: (via DOGHOUSEDIARIES) Tagged: beds , best of week , pillows , relationships , sleep Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » So, Why Isn't Anime a National Pastime?
Graph by: Evil-Kiss Tagged: anime , Bar Graph , pastime Share on Facebook [Link]
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GraphJam » Let's Eat
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bored , hungry , lies , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » If I Can See a Pixel, I'm Not Playing
Graph by: mrkissfan12 Tagged: graphics , Pie Chart , priorities , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Cyber-Jail
Graph by: Avalos Tagged: Bar Graph , consequences , cyber police , meme , over crowded Share on Facebook [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Details in 'Back to the Future'
88 Things You Might Have Missed in the Back to the Future Trilogy. There was much more going on than you could catch the first or second time around.
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Stunning Staircases to Nowhere Created By Artists and Architects. Some you can climb, while others look like death traps.
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31 Insanely Clever Ways To Organize Your Tiny Kitchen. And … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Today's Fark-ready headline: "Hotcakes Emporium flattened again" [Sad]
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FMyLife » wellthatsucks says FML
Today, my boyfriend of 6 months was showing me his new phone. He accidentally opened his gallery, which contains 3 photos: one of his motorcycle, one of his new game console, and a naked photo of his ex. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » There's a Long Wait to Check Out the 'Most Exclusive Website'
Usually the Internet involves instant access to information. But you could wait up to six hours for the Most Exclusive Website. [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 International Terms of Endearment
A look at sweet nothings from around the world. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Attention, men: If you name your penis, you're a tool [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 14 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Stranger'
Even if you’ve read Albert Camus’s slim novel of detachment repeatedly, there are still a few things you may not know about the masterpiece. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Forget 'peak' oil, Brooklyn has passed 'peak' PBR [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » British police may not have guns, but their manners are impeccable [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this exultant silhouette [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 9 Ways Not Getting Enough Sleep Ruins Your Health
Not getting enough sleep is seriously messing you up. [Link]
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