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 » Not news: Woman not wearing life vest dies after falling out of ski boat. News: Onto the street where it was being towed [Fail]
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FMyLife » dtack2tack says FML
Today, I found out my boyfriend cheated on me with his boss so he could get a promotion and "provide" for us. This from the guy who made me quit my job because he said he made enough money to support us both. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bikeshare asks renters to think about the other customers and keep your clothes on [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Squid Beaks Could Hold The Key to Better Joint Implants
Hip and knee implants currently need to be replaced every 15 years or so. The polyethylene or plastic lining between the implant and the neighboring flesh wears out after time, leaving soft tissue exposed to the hard implant. But recently, researchers on the hunt for a way to create a smoother, more sustainable lining found a potential breakthrough in an … [Link]
Mental Floss » 16 Classy Facts About 'Anchorman'
This list will put you in a glass case of emotion. In a good way. [Link]
Mental Floss » Plastic Robots Can Perform Surgery in an MRI
Robotic assistants could react to real-time scans of the patient’s body. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The terrifying tale of a young, bearded hipster who tried to escape the shackles of his white privilege by taking a low-wage job in a falafel shop — and ended up even more white privileged than before [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » In 5 Days, We'll See Pluto Up Close for the First Time in History
On July 14, the New Horizons probe will be closer to Pluto than New York City is to Hong Kong. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Taco Bell testing new food delivery service for people who really need a chalupa, but can't leave their couch. And lets face it, that's a real problem for lots of Taco Bell chalupa eaters [Cool]
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Mental Floss » The Time Nikola Tesla Paid for His Hotel Room With a "Death Ray"
When a bill came due, Tesla got creative. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Driver gets ticket for doing 97, speeds off to earn a twofer [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » There's drunk, then there's "Not realizing you've been shot in the leg" drunk [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Obey warrant [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 5 Social Media Disasters From the Halls of Government
There are many ways in which government leaders fail to be accurately representative of the people they are elected to serve. However, government officials have much in common with the general population in at least one regard: They are not immune from doing ridiculously stupid things on Facebook or Twitter. Here now are five of the dumbest—and most hilarious—uses of … [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Flowcharts for Maximum Non-Productivity
Another round of humorous and/or useful flowcharts from around the web. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: 'Back to the Future' Comes to Comic Books
A new Back to the Future comic book series is on the way. * I refuse to believe that these things are all carved out of wood. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Here’s What Happens When You Put Canned Ravioli in 2,000-Degree Lava * Here’s a fun little game for you. Think about a man in a stormtrooper costume … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: You want dessert but you don't want to turn on the oven. What to do? Show us your cool dessert treats. And yes, you can include all your booze, you damn lushes [Interesting]
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FMyLife » who_cares says FML
Today, I told my coworker who I have been crushing on for a while, that I really enjoyed our time last night. I immediately realized that the time we spent last night was in my sex dream. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The most terrifying PSAs you've ever seen will convince you never to drown again [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Inside the Walls of New York’s Tenement Museum
From 1863 to 1935, the building that is now New York's Tenement Museum housed some 7,000 residents—and they left some pretty interesting things in the walls and floors. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Aphrodisiacs Around the World
Humans have had a long-running affair with foods believed to entice or enhance sexual performance, and it's led to a host of recipes for stirring up some mojo. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Not a big deal, all things considered [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » Are you a vegetarian filled with temptation? Arby's wants to help [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Jesus Christ it's a cheetah. INSIDE THE CAR [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these bathing beauties [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » This Light Bulb Has Been Burning for 114 Years; Will It Ever Stop?
There’s a light bulb in Livermore, California that has been burning since 1901. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Times Square's new welcome wagon gives "a bad impression of New York" – which is saying something [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Bad: you're a pilot and you realize you accidentally brought a handful of live bullets onto a flight. Worse: you cover it up by flushing them down the toilet [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Bunch of guys in black robes to determine if a bunch of guys in white robes can adopt a highway [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » What a caramel sundae looks like from space [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Movie Title Anagrams
Take the quiz! [Link]
Mental Floss » 13 Words that Changed from Negative to Positive (or Vice Versa)
Here are 13 fine, upstanding words that long ago switched from negative to positive (or vice versa). [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sanjay Gupta says he was with Brian Williams when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor [Facepalm]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Report: Nation’s Ditches Overflowing With Children Of Worried Parents
WASHINGTON—Saying that in most places they are piled up 5 or 6 feet high, a report released Thursday by the Pew Research Center revealed that every one of the country’s ditches is currently overflowing with the children of worried parents. “Following an exhaustive survey of ditches and gutters across the U.S., we found that every single one is presently filled … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Caption Pope Francis, Bolivian President Evo Morales, and Communist Jesus [Caption]
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Mental Floss » Miss May Whitley, Self-Defense Expert of 1930s London
What we know about the "Ju-Jitsu Girl" of England. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man wants a ride home, calls 911 to report a fake crash. Guess how this one ended up [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Is this some kind of bust? [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » New study reveals that bottled water contains chemicals such as the notoriously lethal dihydrogen monoxide and hormone analogs that will turn you into a sexless drone primed for government mind control [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » 86 prisoners write to local paper to complain that the sudoku is too hard [Facepalm]
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The Onion » News in Photos: Pope Francis Grills Burgers On Balcony Of St. Peter’s Basilica
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Fark.com RSS » Here's why North Korea's military couldn't win a skirmish against a bunch of girl scouts. It's just not that good [Obvious]
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The Onion » American Voices: South Carolina Votes To Remove Confederate Flag
Following an emotional debate in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the state house grounds was passed by a vote of 94 to 20, despite numerous proposed amendments to delay its passage put forth by the flag’s supporters. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » 11 Amazing Gadgets You’ll Find on the International Space Station
Besides the space station itself—which, as an almost million-pound laboratory and living quarters suspended in space and hurtling through orbit at a speed of five miles per second, is quite the gadget—the International Space Station is home to countless ingenious doo-dads. These gadgets help the regularly rotating crew of six astronauts and scientists carry out space-specific experiments while also managing … [Link]
Mental Floss » A Refrigerator Magnet That Recommends Movies Based on the Time of Day
A refrigerator magnet uses a specially designed light sensor to give you movie recommendations based on the time of day you're eating. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Types of Codes
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Mental Floss » Trivia Questions in 15 Different Categories
Take the quiz! [Link]
Mental Floss » The Intruder in Queen Elizabeth II's Bedroom
A look back at one of the worst (and most terrifying) royal security breaches in history. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Father, whose kids were thrown in juvie for refusing to have lunch with him, gives his side of the story [Followup]
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The Onion » Infographic: How Theaters Are Trying To Win Back Moviegoers
The number of Americans who went to the movies hit a 20-year low in 2014, leaving theaters scrambling to find ways to incentivize the public to see new releases on the big screen rather than watch films at home or on the internet. Here are some methods theaters are using to win back audiences and increase box office sales:Making each … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When robbing a check cashing business, it's probably best to leave your own paystub at home [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 12 Media Accounts of Beanie Babies Hysteria, Circa the 1990s
When people were willing to steal, trample, and murder over a Poopsie the Bear. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This hip hotel lobby was hip before hotels in Williamsburg Brooklyn were hip [Interesting]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Area Man’s Favorite Things All Types Of Meat
MT. HOREB, WI—Enumerating what he admitted was quite a wide array of interests, local man Thomas Hoyer revealed to reporters Thursday that his favorite things are all types of meat. “I really think people should try to live life to the fullest and focus on what they love most—for me, that’s a nice marbled steak, buffalo wings, pulled pork, and … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Denver family reunited with stolen dog after four years, their joy tempered only by the fact that it's still a Yorkie [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » Please don't call the self named Islamic State the Islamic State because it may offend the other Islamic States and if you offend the Islamic States you get Islamic State [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Good Samaritans go to the aid of a woman being beaten. However, no one saw the knife coming [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Neuroscience Explains 'Waitmares'
You forgot to bring cocktail sauce to table 23. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 35 people test positive for tuberculosis at an El Paso school. Officials were just happy to be able to say there were that many passing grades on any Texas school test [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » A surprising study shows most people would prefer temporary social embarrassment over long-term financial ruin [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Forget about the hordes of bees, flies and spiders, it's the hordes of drunk fornicating teens you have to look out for at the beach [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » Alright, all you amateur lawyers – – – A teenage driver gets a $100 ticket for a restricted license violation on 1/22/15. However the cop mistakenly dates the ticket 10/22/15. Does the kid have a case? [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Vietnamese police search for a man who allowed his dog to steer a motor scooter without a license [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Man filming himself with a selfie stick as he walks through crowds at Pope's massive outdoor mass in Ecuador catches the moment a pickpocket steals his phone. God works in mysterious ways [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Okay..for people and stories like this..I guess we can hold off on the asteroid fer a little bit, yet [Sappy]
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Mental Floss » Meet the Biggest Batman Fan in Thailand (Maybe the World)
The largest toy museum in Thailand was started three years ago by a Batman enthusiast whose 50,000-piece collection outgrew his home. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » How to get a bus to stop outside a pub. 1. "Borrow" a bus stop sign. 2. Place it outside the pub in question. 3. Watch in amazement as buses treat it like a proper stop, and it becomes adopted as part of the route. Easy [Interesting]
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FMyLife » future teacher says FML
Today, I was observing a children's class as a part of a training program. The teacher asked me to take one kid to the nurse's office because she wasn't feeling well. As soon as we step outside, I slip and fall down, taking the little girl with me. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 76-year-old school principal dies with smile on his face [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman charged with DUI had 12 people in the car, including her own kids. Says she was just auditioning to drive the GOP nomination bus [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » Are You a 'Pre-Crastinator'?
Checking things off a to-do list just feels good, no matter how trivial the task. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This is the pilot. If you look outside your window you'll see the lights of beautiful downtown Chicago, just beyond our flaming engine [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Women's clothing stores are finally starting to admit what men have known for years: "Plus sizes" are the new normal [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 15 Charming Quotes from Sir Patrick Stewart
Whether you know him from Star Trek, X-Men or his many theater performances, it’s hard not to love Sir Patrick Stewart. Let’s take a look at some of the beloved Brit’s most quotable insights. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A special gift for you, conspiracy theorists: Jade Helm 15 will launch next week without any media being allowed access to cover it [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Remember that Elsa cake that everyone slammed for looking ugly, labeling a cake wreck and comparing it to a professional cake? Well, it was made for a critically ill little girl who loved it because it's one of the last things she'll get to e
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Fark.com RSS » Here are the areas of England and Wales where people don't speak English. Which would be all of it [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » How 'Rocky' Turned the Common Man Into a Hero, and Sylvester Stallone Into a Star
When Sylvester Stallone was told there were no parts for him, he wrote his own. [Link]
Mental Floss » What Causes Red Tides?
eutrophication&hypoxia, Flickr // CC BY 2.0 Every once in a while, the ocean turns the color of blood and scores of dead fish rise to the surface. The phenomenon might look like a biblical plague, but the culprit isn’t God’s wrath; it’s just algae. Red tides occur when there’s a sudden population boom among specific kinds of algae, which, in … [Link]
The Onion » Sports News: 55-Year-Old Guy Dominating YMCA Pickup Basketball Game
CINCINNATI—Surprising many with his impeccable fundamentals and intense style of play, sources at the Elm Street YMCA confirmed Thursday that a 55-year-old man is absolutely dominating the competition at the gym’s evening pickup basketball game.The partially graying, tank-top–clad man—who was overheard introducing himself as “Ken” to several other players at the beginning of the game—has reportedly been utterly unstoppable on … [Link]
FMyLife » acidonymous says FML
Today, I was at work at a supermarket straightening shelves in the food aisles. Just as I had finished and got ready to clock out, I heard a giant crash. A lady in a motor scooter knocked over an entire aisle of canned goods. She got up and walked away just fine, pretending nothing happened. FML [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Motorcyclist Salvaged For Parts
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Following a multiple-vehicle accident on Interstate 90 that temporarily halted traffic in both directions, sources reported Friday that a motorcyclist involved in the crash was hauled off and salvaged for parts. “That motorcyclist looked like a total loss when they brought it in here, but we were surprised by how many usable parts we were able to save,” … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ↑ ↑↓ ↓← →← →BArbiturates [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Forget slut-shaming, fat-shaming, or even Cubs fan-shaming; the new sensation in manufactured guilt is air conditioner-shaming [Silly]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Breaking: Flight Attendant Currently Attempting To Pass Cup Of Cranberry Juice Over Your Laptop
ATLANTA—Casually holding the drink between her index finger and thumb, a Delta Airlines flight attendant is at this moment trying to pass a cup of cranberry juice over your laptop, sources aboard the aircraft have confirmed. The plastic receptacle, which is filled nearly to the brim and rippling due to mild turbulence, is reportedly being extended across your expensive and … [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Heroin Use On Rise In U.S.
A new CDC report found that heroin use in the United States has surged dramatically in the past decade, up 150 percent between 2007 and 2013, and suggested that excessive painkiller prescriptions are to blame for the rise in heroin addiction and abuse. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Because who doesn't want to live in a tiny house in an abandoned shipyard? [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Lots of Goats
The Goat Herder and his Lots and Lots and Lots of Goats. An award-winning animation with a simple story that will make you smile.
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14 Great Works of Spock Cosplay. Which it appears is more popular among women.
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Life Aboard an Interstellar Starship: The Practical Difficulties of Intergalactic Diversity. Humans and aliens living together is nothing like Star … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I can haz vakashuns? Cheezburger CEO steps down to pursue other opportunities [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Goin' down, party time. My friends are gonna be there too. I'm on the hiiiiiighway to home detention [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this gravity-defying espresso sipper [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Texas man believes he has the carcass of a chupacabra, proving the old adage "there's a goat sucker born every minute" [Unlikely]
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Futility Closet » Kirkman Schoolgirls Problem
“Fifteen young ladies in a school walk out three abreast for seven days in succession: it is required to arrange them daily, so that no two shall walk twice abreast.” The Rev. Thomas Penyngton Kirkman posed this query innocently in The Lady’s and Gentleman’s Diary in 1850. It’s trickier than it looks — though seven solutions are possible, they’re difficult … [Link]
Mental Floss » 13 Wild Facts About ‘Hatchet’ and Gary Paulsen
Learn more about the former boy survivalist behind the YA classic. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ahh… to remember the finer things in life is to remember that time when a body came crashing through your kitchen roof from Flight MH17 over the Ukraine last year [Weird]
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Weird Universe » How to prevent nuclear war
Roger Fisher on how to prevent nuclear war. From Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Mar 1981.
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Weird Universe » DeSotos in Space!
This subject line will definitely be the title of my next SF novel. [Link]
FMyLife » ZiggyTink says FML
Today, my boyfriend's brother and fiancé decided to preach to me about how I need to read the Bible because I'm agnostic. I'd be fine if it wasn't coming from two 19-year-olds who dated for 5 months, got pregnant, got engaged, lost the baby, and still wanna get married, "so they don't look bad." FML [Link]
FMyLife » momoftheyearedition says FML
Today, my 5-year-old won't stop princess-waving at people. This would be fine, but she looks exactly like she is giving the Nazi salute. I got dirty looks from nearly everyone at the supermarket. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, instead of canceling for the third consecutive time due to work-related reasons, my boyfriend sent his twin brother on our date. They both thought I wouldn't notice. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Types of Codes
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Fark.com RSS » Bull decides to assist police in suspect chase, choice praised by U.S. DA [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Hot summer months can trigger violent student behavior. Well, that and alcohol [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Relive a 'Simpsons' Classic With Real Gummi Venus de Milos
In The Simpsons world, the Gummi Venus de Milo, carved by gummi artisans, was the rarest gummi in the world—at least until Homer ate it. Now, there's a real-life version of the Gummi Venus, created by artist Katy Hargrove. To create the tasty treat, Hargrove used concentrated gelatin and melon flavored Kool-aid and made her own mold out of food … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And while we're at it, here are some other Confederate things we should get rid of [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » See you in a while, Krokodil [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Beach lifeguard flies LGBT flag from his stand, is immediately swarmed by supportive beach-goers. Just kidding, people thought it meant he would only rescue gay people [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » One block of Denver's Market Street yielded $230,000 worth of parking ticket revenue last year. The block is lined with bars and is near Coors Field. It becomes a tow-away zone after 10 pm. Brilliant? [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » "Yes, somewhere in Florida, there is a land of sex offenders surrounded by candy" [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » In America's nuclear negotiations with Iran, there is a red line… and it's made out of Twizzlers [Strange]
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GraphJam » Most Recognized Captains
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GraphJam » Why people buy office chairs
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GraphJam » Sheldon's T-Shirts
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GraphJam » How many times someone will trip themselves up while running away from something
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GraphJam » Sucessfully Explaining Who Nathan Lane Is
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GraphJam » What Happens In the Middle Is Magic
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GraphJam » It's Not That Funny
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GraphJam » It's Like a Blood Geyser
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GraphJam » Venn Diagram of Feels
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GraphJam » It Could Still Happen
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GraphJam » It's Not Even a Big Deal, Right?
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Mental Floss » This App Will Find You The Most Tree-Filled Commute Route
Make your stroll through the concrete jungle feel more like a walk in the park. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » NYC cop off beat for beating off [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Artist Carves Intricate Worlds in the Pages of Books
Artist Brian Dettmer uses an X-Acto knife to create incredible sculptures with books as his medium. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Documents show that Exxon knew the link between CO2 and climate change in 1981, but spent the next three decades paying people to dispute it [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » South Carolina House votes to remove confederate flag, 94-20 [News]
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Mental Floss » 15 Things You Should Know About Cézanne's 'The Card Players'
There are more 'Players' than you think. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Musician plays national anthem on electric guitar, then is promptly arrested for breach of peace. Police chief says "Out of respect for the national anthem, they let them finish the national anthem," [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 531: "Boom" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]
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Fark.com RSS » Phthalates, chemicals often used in consumer products like soaps, cosmetics, plastic pipes, and shower curtains, are likely part of your microwaved food as well, thanks to leaching from plastic dishes. Yum yum [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Intricate Sculptures On The Tip Of A Pencil
Plenty of artists count pencils among their most indispensable tools. But none more so than Salavat Fidai. The artist works in a number of mediums—many of them miniature, including paintings on matchbooks or pumpkin seeds—but his most striking creations are carved into the tip of a pencil. With just an X-ACTO knife and some carpenter pencils with thick lead, Fidai … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 1 killed, 4 hurt in crash at doughnut shop. Police quickly on scene [Obvious]
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Weird Universe » Taser Raffle
The town of Van Meter, Iowa is holding a raffle to benefit the police department. Each $5 ticket buys a chance to taser either the city Administrator or a city Councilman. The money is going for new equipment, like tasers. [Link]
Mental Floss » Climbers on Mount Fuji Will Get Free Wi-Fi
Because who wants to waste data posting their selfie from the summit? [Link]
FMyLife » welpwelpwelp says FML
Today, while at a party, I ran into the girl I've liked for ages. I was so nervous, but I managed to keep the conversation going for a half hour. After mustering up the courage to ask her out on a date, her drunk, over-protective ex burst in and threw up on my shirt. Good timing, asswipe. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » When the FBI Went After 'Mad' Magazine
The magazine wasn't just polluting young minds; it had the gall to mock the honorable J. Edgar Hoover. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The memorial for a bridge that collapsed due to design problems has design problems [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » Origami Pot Changes Size as Plants Grow
Never re-pot a plant again. [Link]
FMyLife » whoops says FML
Today, while visiting family in Taipei, I came across a large button that said "PUSH" on it. I was curious and pushed it. A deafening alarm then sounded for the next 10 minutes, attracting concerned neighbours and finally a security guard who informed me that I'd pushed a panic button. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Native Americans Might Have Domesticated Bobcats 2,000 Years Ago
A bobkitten was found buried wearing a necklace in an ancient funeral mound in Illinois. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man steals $4,000 worth of fishing equipment, gets $180 net at a pawn shop for it [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Metalhead Teens Grow Into Happy Adults After All
Old fears that heavy metal affects kids' development were misplaced, according to a new study. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Slap on wrist for scrotum on pizza [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Not news: Trial delayed. OMGWTFKILLITWITHFIRE: Trial delayed because prospective juror has bedbugs [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 10 Resourceful Facts About Badgers
Badgers have invaded pop culture, from Harry Potter to the infamous Honey Badger video. Why are these little creatures so interesting? 1. They're mustelids. They're related to weasels, ferrets, otters, and wolverines. Even though Mustelidae are classed as carnivores (they're actually the largest family in the order Carnivora), badgers are in fact omnivores. 2. They have their own homes and … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Dalai Lama says you'll do better getting over a broken heart if you hold off on the gunga galunga [Unlikely]
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FMyLife » Jack Shart Jr. says FML
Today, I'm so out of shape that I got winded from getting out of bed. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this robotic uprising [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Beautiful Micrographs of Crystallized Tears
A photographer asked friends to cry and captured their tears to see if there were any differences between types. [Link]
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