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 » PSA: Sir just because it's called "Babies Я Us" doesn't mean you can sell your child there [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Trump golf course in Puerto Rico declares bankruptcy [Fail]
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Mental Floss » A Spanish Seagull Reminds Us Why Bird's Eye View is the Best
If you want to get a great video of the Cíes Islands, try handing your GoPro off to a seagull. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sandals that read DO PE on the top spell something else if you cross your legs [Awkward]
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Mental Floss » New Zealanders Can Now Fill Their Cars With a Beer-Based Biofuel
New Zealand debuts a biofuel containg a beer-byproduct. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Military to accept transgender recruits, still won't take the Irish [News]
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Fark.com RSS » Meet Charlotte, the penguin who's afraid to go swimming. Sadly, this is not a new Pixar movie [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 15 Brilliant Facts About 'Dumb and Dumber'
We know you don’t want to hear the most annoying sound in the world, so how about some facts about the 1994 comedy classic, 'Dumb and Dumber'? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Whataburger is now notaplace you can carry your gun in TX [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » This Truck Folds Out Into a Fairytale Castle
Once upon a time, a family of three moved into the coolest mobile residence ever. [Link]
FMyLife » anonymous says FML
Today, I was yelled at by a bunch of angry people because I couldn't physically move out of the way while 10 more tried to force their way onto a subway in Shanghai. Then one old lady started hitting me with her purse to get me to move even more. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Doing Shakespeare as Shakespeare Would Have Heard It
A video from linguist David Crystal and his son Ben, shows what Shakespeare would have sounded like back in 1600—and why it matters. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to lie … down for a nap" [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » That 13 POUNDS of pot you found at my house? It's my father's cancer medicine [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » BREAKING: There's been another reported dildo attack in Florida [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » A push to restore pride in the way Appalachians speak, play banjo [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » There's a house in PenisVagina for sale. It's a good fit for the right couple [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Brave Auction Buyer Nabs Overlook Bed From 'The Shining'
Jack and Wendy's Overlook Hotel bed recently sold at auction for just over $11,000. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Candy sickens more than a thousand children in the Philippines. Or as we call that in the U.S., breakfast [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this arena [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 15 Vintage Tips From 'Leica Photography' Magazine
A look through the archives of the magazine reveals advice for photographing by dogsled and taking new-fangled color portraits. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Couple decides to participate in confederate flag parade that goes through predominately black community, is shocked, absolutely shocked, by the response. "The racial slurs are really what hurt me" [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: The Best of Comic-Con
Rolling Stone runs down the 20 best things they saw and heard at Comic Con. * The Bloom County comic strip ended in 1989—but it appears to be coming back. * Check out the first time a person has ever done a quadruple backflip on a BMX bike. * Your superstitious friend may not be crazy. If these are among … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A published photo may be just a good Photoshop [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » A lady driver in Cirencester, England has smashed her Mini into the back of a truck whilst pleasuring herself with a sex toy. And she's done nothing but moan ever since [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » We're one day from Pluto [Cool]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Prison Warden Vows To Take Away El Chapo’s Tunnel Privileges If Captured
ALMOLOYA DE JUAREZ, MEXICO—Following the drug kingpin’s recent escape from the maximum security facility, Arturo Terrazas, warden of the Altiplano prison in central Mexico, vowed Monday to take away Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s tunnel privileges if he is captured. “Here at Altiplano, prisoners must earn their access to any of our mile-long electrically lit and ventilated subterranean passageways, and I … [Link]
Mental Floss » These Teenagers Just Don't Get Encyclopedias
“[Encyclopedias were] Google way back in the day,” one boy says. “It was the worst of times.” [Link]
Mental Floss » We Reach Pluto Tomorrow! 10 Fast Facts About 'New Horizons'
We're witnessing history tomorrow as the 'New Horizons' probe reaches Pluto. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Mexican Drug Lord Escapes Prison
Imprisoned in Mexico since February 2014, notorious drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has escaped from his cell via a mile-long tunnel dug out beneath his shower, angering U.S. officials who previously requested Guzman’s extradition to prevent such a scenario. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » Make a Slick Map Poster for Any City In the World
Make your love for an under-the-radar hometown known. [Link]
FMyLife » anniemonkat says FML
Today, I finally got up the courage to quit my first job. I spent hours determining the most professional way; the method, and the wording I would use. In the middle of the phone call, my manager hung up on me. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: We're nerds, but we have our own beer [FarkBlog]
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Fark.com RSS » Police investigating how a drunk driver managed to plow his Mustang into the side of a Catholic school (w/amazing "they survived that?" pics) [Fail]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Hillary Clinton Suspended 3 Weeks By FEC For Spitting On Volunteer
BROOKLYN, NY—Hoping to send a message that this type of behavior would not be tolerated on the campaign trail, the Federal Election Commission announced Thursday that it had suspended Hillary Clinton for three weeks for spitting on one of her campaign volunteers. “We are extremely disappointed in Ms. Clinton’s decision to spit directly in the face of an unpaid volunteer … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Texas relying on immigrants to control its border region [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » Eight people rescued from three airboats in the Everglades after their attempted remake of Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach went awry [Florida]
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FMyLife » Wolfrunner87 says FML
Today, my bosses were boasting about their work-funded retreat, including the $1,800 bottle of wine the company paid for. This would be fine if they hadn't just told me there are no funds to pay me for the work they've got me doing. We are also the biggest company in our industry. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Barracks collapse kills 23. Thanks Obama [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Tour schedules updated after vet finds hair bands in dog, Burt's Bees founder dies of all-natural causes, and ↑ ↑↓ ↓← →← →BArbiturates: a few of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 7/5 – 7
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The Onion » News in Brief: Grandma Guts It Out Through Lunch On Sunny Patio
MALVERN, PA—Making the audacious decision to dine outdoors with her family despite a noticeable lack of umbrellas or awnings, grandmother Diane McGilvery, 83, reportedly gutted it out through lunch Friday on the sunny patio of a local restaurant. “Oh, no, I’m okay,” said the octogenarian, assuring her family members that she was “having a nice time” as she boldly persevered … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » School bus driver reminds students not to stick anything outside the window when the bus is in motion, or heads will roll [Obvious]
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The Onion » Editorial Cartoon: Sucker Fans
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Fark.com RSS » "Silly rabbit…Paint thinner is for kids" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Five years later, the biggest, most expensive oil spill in history changed nothing at all [Followup]
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Mental Floss » The World's Largest Garden Maze Is Now Open in Italy
An 80,000-square-meter bamboo maze is now open in Italy. [Link]
FMyLife » 4am blues says FML
Today, my cat thought it was appropriate to bring a bird into the house at 4am; the bird thought it was appropriate to attack my mom. FML [Link]
The Onion » Infographic: Candidate Profile: Scott Walker
Wisconsin governor Scott Walker formally announced Monday that he will run for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential election, bringing one of the frontrunners in early polls officially into the race. Here are some key facts to know about Walker: Birthplace: Tea Party comment thread Greatest Strength: Possesses image and political credentials necessary to appeal to both Koch brothers … [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Friendly Facts About American Pit Bull Terriers
The American pit bull terrier may have a bad reputation, but under all that muscle is a heart of gold. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cake factory catches fire; smoke described as "thick," "delicious" [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Eleanor Roosevelt would be all BOOM right in der Fuehrer's face with her handgun if you started any crap with her [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Australians Are Writing Love Letters to Trees
And the trees reply! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Catholic newspaper suggests the U.S. may need a nationwide exorcism. Followers will know if one has been successful when Donald Trump pulls out of the presidential race [Strange]
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Mental Floss » New York City is Turning Trash Cans Into WiFi Hotspots
Free WiFi will come courtesy of solar-powered smart garbage bins. [Link]
FMyLife » Steve97 says FML
Today, I woke up and texted my girlfriend, "Good morning" like I do everyday. She responded with, "I'm dating somebody else". FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Smartphones have triggered a boom in modern women watching online pornography. The closest submitter got as a teenager was typing 5318008 into a calculator [Spiffy]
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The Onion » Slideshow: The Week In Pictures – Week Of July 13, 2015
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Fark.com RSS » Mother of two fought off burglar in her underwear [Scary]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Trip To Office Kitchen Hastily Altered To Trip To Bathroom To Evade Despised Coworker
BLOOMINGTON, IN—Hoping the detour would ensure he never so much as exchanged one word with that prick from accounting, Peak Industries employee Brian Dahl hastily changed his trip to the kitchen into a trip to the bathroom in order to avoid a despised coworker, sources confirmed Monday. “Oh, shit, it’s Alex—okay, I’ll just head to the bathroom real quick and … [Link]
Mental Floss » The World’s Strangest Radio Broadcasts
Who exactly is tuning in to these unclaimed radio number stations? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Once again, if you're going to illegally dump rubbish, it would be wise to remove everything with your name and address on it first. (With VERY satisfying follow up) [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » 'Rogue undertakers' preparing bodies for funerals in sheds, garages and even kitchens. Rogue undertakers? [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » A bag containing $3000 in cash is lying in a street and a hardened drug addict, who is in treatment, finds it. What happens next? [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » 14 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Ghost’
The movie that turned “ditto” into an acceptable response to “I love you” is turning 25. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Study: ‘Real’ Vampires Deserve Proper Treatment
By interviewing self-identified “vampires,” or those who habitually drink blood, researchers at the Center for Positive Sexuality in Los Angeles have found that vampires are afraid to disclose their lifestyle to doctors or therapists, and therefore recommend that those providing treatment to this community be trained to respond without ostracizing them. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » You rock, rock [CSB]
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Fark.com RSS » Behold the best sheds in Britain. The winning one contains an actual gin distillery [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Where Did the Greek-Themed Coffee Cup Come From?
Those ubiquitous Greek-themed coffee cups have an unlikely father: a Czechoslovakian Holocaust survivor. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "The night my love life was ruined, it was a romantic, picaresque evening; I thought he was going to finally propose marriage. And then he brought out the anal lube" [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Time to make the dentist appointment…. Time to make the dentist appointment…. Time to make the dentist appointment…. Time to make the dentist appointment…. Time to make the dentist appointment [Strange]
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Weird Universe » The Bible Diet
The spiritual nourishment was too rich for this boy's system.
Source: Florence Morning News – Jan 9, 1926.
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Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 65: The Merchant Prince of Cornville
Edmond Rostand’s hit play Cyrano de Bergerac met an unexpected obstacle in 1898 — a Chicago real estate developer who claimed that it plagiarized his own play. In this week’s podcast we’ll review the strange controversy and the surprising outcome of the lawsuit that followed. We’ll also hear an update on the German author who popularized an American West that … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this duck chase [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Best Korea confirms purging its defense chief for being Ungrateful [Followup]
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FMyLife » newmoongirl1036 says FML
Today, I went on a date with a guy that I really like. At the last minute he informed me a friend would be tagging along. To keep his friend from being a third-wheel, I kept up a conversation, and managed to piss my date off. He thought I would be a better match for his friend. FML [Link]
FMyLife » brichard22 says FML
Today, I took away my 8-year-old daughter's toy for throwing it too many times. She then said, "I need a beer." FML [Link]
GraphJam » It's the End of the World as We Know It
Graph by: S.P.A-Bits (via Bite) Tagged: apocalypse , Bar Graph , end of the world as we kn , Music , REM Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Sweat Everywhere
Graph by: (via Pleated-Jeans) Tagged: exercise , grunting courts , gym , Maps Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Where Cats Sleep
Graph by: agurcsik Tagged: bed , black , blanket , Cats , couch , floor , shirt , sleep , towel Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Not Even Once
Graph by: battousai Tagged: drugs , infographic , meth , SpongeBob SquarePants Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Replotted: Just Your Average Day, For a Former Dictator
Submitted by: 666ilovecake666 Tagged: dictator , Kim Jong-Il , korean , North Korea , Pie Chart , popstar Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Flowchart to the Jungle
Graph by: FobiaLOL Tagged: axl rose , flow chart , fun and games , guns n roses , jungle , welcome Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Who uses the "Disabled" toilet
Graph by: Fishenfaust Tagged: able-bodied , big , cleanliness , disabled , grandma , handicapped , normal , parking , Pie Chart , placards , space , toilet , took , uses Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » What Things Are Good For
Graph by: Chagrin Tagged: Bar Graph , drunk , exercise , ex husband , friend , health , laugh , nothing , war Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Usually Flavorless
Graph by: babacon Tagged: bananas , edible , gross , Pie Chart , ripe Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » And I'm Too Young for All of These!
Graph by: Tagged: age , better , cars , sex , venn diagram , wine , youth Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Replotted: How's That Even Possible?
Graph by: Stick 636 Tagged: elevator , mass effect , Pie Chart , please , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam »
Graph by: woahwhadduppjayworkie Tagged: fffffuuuuuu , food , itself , Pie Chart , plastic wrap , sticks , teflon Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Consequences of Discovering a Superhero's Secret Identity
LoL by: kayqy Tagged: comics , movies , superhero , TV Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Me Missing Work vs. Boss Noticing
Graph by: dcalive Tagged: bar graphs , boss , day , early , extra , image , late , long , lunch , minutes , missing , normal , noticing , sneak , work , working Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Past What-iciple?
Graph by: fuaA.levi Tagged: class , english , foreign language , Pie Chart , school Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Untitled
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: americans , europe , infographic , map , Maps Share on Facebook [Link]
Mental Floss » 19 Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Harry Potter Books
Philip W. Errington’s 'J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography 1997-2013' sheds a light on the editorial process of this beloved series [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently Mexico hates job creators, too [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Beer isn't just for drinking anymore, there are quite a few household uses for it as well [Cool]
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Weird Universe » Pin-Up Girl Pistol Lighter
This product really has everything: women, guns and smoking.
Original ad here. [Link]
Mental Floss » Frances, Fran & Fritz
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Fark.com RSS » A look at how activist shareholders are killing the American Golden Geese [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » I'm not saying it was Raelians… But it was Raelians [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » Chairs That Look Like the Simpsons
The Simpsons have been reimagined as chairs. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Group urging for the removal of a Confederate monument in Seattle. In other news, there's a Confederate monument in Seattle [Strange]
[link] [123 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Study Finds People Age at Vastly Different Rates
Don't trust birthdays. People age at vastly different rates, making chronological age a poor indicator of biological age. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Europe bends over again for Greece [News]
[link] [248 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Looking at 'Batman v Superman'
We have a new trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and a shot-by-shot analysis of it.
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Old Hollywood’s Greatest Scandal. Clark Gable and Loretta Young’s secret child didn’t even known her own heritage.
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Enter The Magical Tree Church Made From God's Green Earth. Its living walls have been growing for four years.
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Untraditional Offices in the … [Link]
FMyLife » sheWontbeOnMyZombieApocteam says FML
Today, while walking home with my girlfriend we decided to take a shortcut in the woods. After hearing a huge noise, she pushed me and ran. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, a customer at the restaurant where I work reduced me to tears by screaming at me, as I nearly knocked out his 2-year-old with the kitchen door, after he let the little boy play on the floor behind it. Apparently, it's my fault I can't see through solid wood. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Much as it would in Third World countries, $100 buys you more in the South [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » On her 18th birthday, Malala Yousafzai opened up a secondary school for female Syrian refugees [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » New driver hits Play It Again Sports for the second time. Subby not sure how the scoring works [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Odds are you haven't romantically said 'I love you' to more than three people. Of course, being a Farker, that number may be on the high side [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 12 TV Show-Themed Cruises
Can't get enough television from just watching it? Then try one of these TV-themed cruises. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The chemtrails people were right all along. Difficulty: 1950s [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Gambler who tipped staff after big win returns two weeks later to demand money back after losing streak. That's not how it works [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Naturopathic doctor arrested after putting baby on liquid diet for eczema [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Jesus foils home invasion robbery [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » This week's episode of "This is an outrage" is brought to you by the Sioux and Devils Tower [Interesting]
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Weird Universe » Vegans Have The Right To Contract SalmonellaToo!
People are getting salmonella from cuddling chickens because apparently that's a thing now. Just another Darwinesque way to thin the herd. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Founder of LebowskiFest arrested at bowling alley on possession of marijuana charges and failing to abide [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » Russian man to undergo world's first head transplant. Or Russian man to undergo world's first body transplant. I forget which [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Pennsylvania man flies to Arizona intent on having carnal relations with a horse. Then it gets weird [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » London Met Police strongly urge that you should not swing from the rafters on any London Bridge. (It may come down is a possible reason) [Strange]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my grandpa accidentally posted a nude photo of himself on Facebook. I will never be able to unsee that. FML [Link]
FMyLife » retail hell says FML
Today, a customer berated me and told me to stop whining because I have to work on the weekend. What did I do to deserve this? I said, "Hi, how are you doing today?" FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » According to the U.S. Forest Service, the best way to deal with a deer while driving is to ram it [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Two armed robbers brought a 1 year-old with them on their crimes, and not even on Take Your Child to Work Day [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Nintendo Chief Satoru Iwata fails to power up in time [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this stump [Photoshop]
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