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.”
FMyLife » yeah says FML
Today, I got in trouble for missing my shift. According to my idiot boss, "Crashes don't just happen." FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » For the last time: A) If you're going out to commit a crime, and B) you might reasonably expect a pursuit because your vehicle is the goddamn getaway car, C) put some gas in it first [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » Charlie Chaplin Once Sued An Imposter Named 'Charlie Aplin'
When an imposter started making movies as "Charlie Aplin," the real Charlie Chaplin sued. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Somewhat news: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his father. FARK: With an atomic wedgie [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 13 Dangerous Facts About ‘Jackass’
Don’t try this at home. [Link]
Mental Floss » Stephen Colbert and Neil DeGrasse Tyson Talk Pluto
"It even has a heart, unlike you." -Stephen Colbert to Neil DeGrasse Tyson [Link]
Mental Floss » Real-Life Creatures with Superhero Abilities
As masters of architecture able to hold loads 5,000 times their own body weight, ants are without a doubt superheroes of the animal world, but they're not alone in their superlative abilities. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 100-year-old woman learns how to write her name for the first time, says it's a skill she'll use for year to come [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Caturday is doomed. DOOOOOOMED, I tells ya [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 6 Historical Heads Stolen From Their Graves
F.W. Murnau isn't the only historical figure to have lost his head after death. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » British teens "hospitalized on horror sunburn trip" when they ignored teachers' repeated pleas and fried their fishbelly white British skins by exposing it to direct sunlight for minutes at a time (pics) [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » NY driver chooses between paying Lincoln Tunnel toll or removing license plates to avoid EZPass. He chose… poorly [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » damnnn says FML
Today, I was standing on a step ladder to reach the batteries on top of my fridge so I could change the ones in my TV remote. My sister thought it would be funny to shake the ladder and see what would happen. I now have a broken leg and a TV remote with dead batteries in it. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » What a Hammerhead Shark Sees
Take a ride on a hammerhead with this GoPro video. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Marina the baby penguin takes her first swim and D'awwww [Cool]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Anthropologists Unearth Possible Missing Link Between A- And B-List Celebrities
LOS ANGELES—In a groundbreaking discovery that could help shed light on the evolution of fame, anthropologists from UCLA announcedThursday that they had unearthed a potential missing link between A- and B-list celebrities. “Though such a link has been hypothesized for decades, our team was able to identify a possible transitional individual, which we discovered in a recent independent film, who … [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 People Who Claimed to Have Been Romanovs
Some merely wanted to be famous, while others were convinced that they truly had royal blood coursing through their veins. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » While you are sweating in this unbearable heat, cows in Italy are relaxing by the AC [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: The History of Creepy Dolls
Venture into the history of creepy dolls—if you dare! * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Buckyballs in Space Solve 100-Year-Old Riddle * The cast of SCTV was one of the most legendary groups in American comedic history. They were not, however, great softball players—as this video shows. * One University of Maryland professor puts his own evil spin on the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this danger dodger [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Watch a Super Silly ‘50s Band-Aid Commercial
The 1950s commercial touts Band-Aids new "Super Stick" technology and demonstrates its efficacy with an unexpected prop. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » On this relaxing day at the end of the week, it's time for a little fun. It's the Fark Weird News Quiz [Survey]
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Fark.com RSS » In case the medical procedures are not completely clear, Doctor, a gynecological exam requires consent and should not be performed in a grocery store [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Planned Parenthood president, "We would like to apologize for our tone deaf official in the video. And for you idiots misunderstanding it" [Murica]
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Mental Floss » Why Does 'Terrible' Mean Bad and 'Terrific' Mean Good?
They both used to mean terror-inducing. How did they end up meaning such different things? [Link]
Mental Floss » Creepy Little Fanged Fish Discovered in Australia
Eek! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "I thought I was going to die", says girl who swallowed: a) Hydrochloric acid b) Rat poison c) An extra-spicy Dorito [Strange]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Black-Backed Jackals Seek Asylum In Wildlife Preserve As Preventative Measure
SKUKUZA, SOUTH AFRICA—Traveling hundreds of miles across the African continent in search of a safe haven, the world’s black-backed jackals began seeking asylum in Kruger National Park as a preventative measure, sources confirmed Friday. “Right now it’s not absolutely necessary for us to find sanctuary on protected land, but we’re hoping to get in early to mitigate some of the … [Link]
Mental Floss » Most Common Words in US City Names
Take the quiz! [Link]
Mental Floss » Pod City: Need a New Podcast Addiction? Here are 8 to Try
The best new podcasts to download now. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Google’s Self-Driving Car Linked To First Collision Injury
Minor injuries have been reported by test drivers after one of Google’s self-driving cars was rear-ended by another vehicle, leaving many to question the safety of autonomous vehicles, though Google reps say the accident demonstrates that distracted driving, not automation, is the biggest danger on the road. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » More dumbasses have been killed by lightning strikes in 2015 than any other recent year, so I guess it's time for a new raft of "stay out of thunderstorms, idiot," articles to make the rounds [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » College student blows through $90,000 and blames her parents for not teaching her financial responsibility [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: "Kettle" Corn
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Fark.com RSS » Americans: But we don't like drinking water. Beverage companies: What if we put bubbles in it. Would you buy it then? Americans: BUBBLES [Stupid]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Man Sadly Realizes Cramped One-Bedroom Apartment Has Enough Space To Host Party With All His Friends
CHICAGO—Sighing as he scanned the room and performed a mental tally of everyone he would invite, local 26-year-old Andrew Bryer sadly realized that his cramped one-bedroom apartment has enough space to host a party with all of his friends, sources confirmed Friday. “There’s really nowhere to sit other than the futon and a couple of stools, but honestly that’s probably … [Link]
Mental Floss » Amazing Images of Classic Japanese Fart Battles
A beautiful scroll from 19th century Japan depicts an epic battle of flatulence. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Weird Week in Review
The strangest news stories of the past week. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cannabis fixes broken bones. For real [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Four people shot in Northern Maine. Remaining six people asked to keep on the lookout for the shooter [Scary]
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Mental Floss » The Most Relatively Popular Song in 1000 Cities Across The Globe
Bored with the Top 40 here in the U.S. or whatever plays on your local radio station? Take a virtual tour of what's hot in Lima, Peru; Wellington, New Zealand; Athens, Greece; or nearly 1000 other cities with this new, interactive map from Spotify, which lets you browse playlists by the comparative popularity around the world. The playlists for each … [Link]
Mental Floss » Name the First Word to These Movie Titles
Take the quiz! [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Child’s Description Of Heaven During Near-Death Experience Specifically Mentions Book Deal
NEW YORK—Speaking for the first time since waking from a medically induced coma following a devastating car accident, 8-year-old Aiden Miller recounted an extremely vivid near-death experience Friday that reportedly contained detailed descriptions of heaven, angels, and a six-figure book deal. “I was walking up in the clouds and met friends, and strangers, and all these famous people who talked … [Link]
Mental Floss » Obama Designates Three New National Monuments
Nevada's Basin and Range, California's Berryessa Snow Mountain and Waco Mammoth in Texas are the country's three newest monuments, containing a million new acres of federally-preserved land. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We shall ban you on the beaches, we shall ban you on the landing grounds, we shall ban you in the fields and in the streets, we shall ban you in the hills; we shall never surrender [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » 10 years ago today, Fark welcomed its new Ha! Ha! overlord. Things have never been the same again [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 14 Mouth-Watering Facts About Chipotle
How much do you know about that burrito you probably ate for lunch today? [Link]
Futility Closet » Clifford’s Circle Theorems
Image: Wikimedia Commons Let four circles (blue) pass through a single point, M. Each pair of these circles intersect at a second point (pink). Each three of the four blue circles will have three pink points among them; these trios of pink points define four new circles (brown), which intersect in a single point, P. If we start with five circles … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This Mormon temple is the first temple in Indiana of its type, worshipers heard saying "Hoosier God now?" [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » How Are Emoji Made?
Who decides what emoji are allowed to exist? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Dear Climate Change Deniers: Science has irrevocably proven that 2014 was the hottest year on record, both on land and sea. So shut up already [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Large fish tank inside college cafeteria breaks, resulting in people running around with trash cans trying to rescue fish. No word if the leftovers were added to the menu [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » "I didn't want to start a chase, officers, but my bizarre medical condition made me do it" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Here's What 10 Symbols on Cosmetics Labels Mean
Here's a handy guide to decoding the symbols on the cosmetics you use every single day. [Link]
Weird Universe » Nestle Naked Coffee Baristas
Nestle to promote it's creamer has done it using body painted naked baristas.
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Fark.com RSS » Michael Cera will voice Robin in The Lego Movie II: Electric Brickaloo alongside Will Arnett's Batman. No word if they'll take on a banana stand cartel [Cool]
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Mental Floss » A Parasite in Bishop’s Clothing: Some Cuckoos Mimic Innocent Birds to Sneak into Nests
On a savannah in southern Africa, a pair of birds called tawny-flanked prinias are tending their eggs when they spot trouble. Another bird, the southern red bishop, is a little too close for comfort, and the new parents spring into action. They sound the alarm and attack the bishop, driving it off. Their nest is safe, but didn’t appear to … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Inquisitr discusses the ISIS training missions and praises Fark commentators who are quick to raise doubts [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » One Twitter user completely encapsulated the worst fears Texans had over Obama's "Jade Helm" takeover of the state [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 14 Nostalgic Facts About ‘Happy Days’
These facts are yours and mine. Ayyy! [Link]
FMyLife » anon says FML
Today, I sent my long-distance boyfriend a heartfelt message about how much I missed him. He sent me back a picture of a Minion. FML [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Fresca Quietly Takes Control Of 18-34 Demographic In Daring Overnight Raid
ATLANTA—In a bold and highly coordinated predawn raid that has taken the marketing world by surprise, soft-drink brand Fresca reportedly seized control of the strategically valuable 18-to-34-year-old demographic early Tuesday. “At 0115 hours this morning, Fresca operatives forcibly took command of 97 percent of the nation’s most vital consumer segment,” said Fresca spokesperson April Flansberg, describing to reporters how strike … [Link]
The Onion » Article: Home Run Ball Travels 3,000 Miles To Birthplace At Rawlings Factory
TURRIALBA, COSTA RICA—Gliding through the sky as part of a time-honored excursion occurring every season, a home run ball hit out of Seattle’s Safeco Field completed a roughly 3,000-mile journey Friday to return to its birthplace at the Rawlings factory, sources confirmed. “Like scores of fellow baseballs, this home run ball has undertaken a long and arduous journey, leaving its … [Link]
The Onion » Sportsgraphic: Biggest Moves In NBA Free Agency
With numerous star players inking max contracts over the past two weeks, the first month of NBA free agency has already shaken up rosters across the league. Onion Sports examines the biggest free agent signings so far. Kevin Love: Signed a five-year deal that will pay him nearly $20 million in his first year with the Cavs and $93 million … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » High school teacher suspended for not doing enough to break up student fight. "At 62, the girls outweigh me by 40 pounds … I got arthritis in my wrist, fused vertebrae in my back. I'm not going to break up a fight by myself" [Florida]
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The Onion » American Voices: Former Auschwitz Guard Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison
Oskar Groening, a 94-year-old man known as the Accountant of Auschwitz due to his role in making the concentration camp profitable, was sentenced to four years in prison this week for his role in the deaths of 300,000 Hungarian Jews, a crime for which Groening apologized in court in a manner many felt to be insincere. What do you think? … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mouse causes Casablanca mosque stampede. Oh, he's just like any other mouse, only more so [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » How Did the Grapefruit Get Its Name?
As it turns out, it’s a relatively new designation. [Link]
Weird Universe » A Whole Sheep in a Can
In 1948, the Continental Can Company ran a series of magazine ads presenting "uncanny" facts about the history of canning. One of these facts was the great technological achievement from 1852 of packing an entire sheep into a huge can.
The ad didn't bother to say who exactly did this, but after a bit of googling I figured out that … [Link]
FMyLife » Queensland says FML
Today, I witnessed the most awful park job ever. Without thinking, I found a piece of paper and wrote on the back, "Nice park, asshole". Turns out it was an old airline boarding pass, and my name, address and phone number were neatly displayed with the message. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this lounger [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 10 Shocking (Mis)Uses for Electricity
During the 17th and 18th centuries, people knew electricity was the next big thing—they just weren’t sure how to use it. So they tried it all. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When you're buying anti-freeze at the local automotive parts store, you probably shouldn't tell the cashier you need it to poison a vicious dog in your neighborhood [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Canadian police officer goes undercover as homeless man in wheelchair hoping to arrest people who assault vagrants; gets offers of help, food, encouragement and $24 in change instead. And that was just from criminals [Spiffy]
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FMyLife » Queensland says FML
Today, I witnessed the most awful park job ever. Without thinking, I found a piece of paper and wrote on the back, "Nice park, asshole". Turns out it was an old airline boarding pass, and my name, address and phone number were neatly displayed with the message. FML [Link]
Weird Universe » Holmes & Yoyo
In the view of some: Worst. Show. Ever.
Wikipedia page here.
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Fark.com RSS » Baby saved from scorching car by a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A five-year-old Dark Knight [Hero]
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Mental Floss » "Kettle" Corn
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Mental Floss » This is the Treehouse You Wish You Had as a Kid
Treehouses are much better on television or in our imagination. In reality, they're often just airborne wooden boxes filled with dust and spiders. But not this incredible playhouse: Instead of spiders, there's a mahogany writing desk. In place of shoddy carpentry, there is a view of the countryside. Designed by Sharon Davis Design, this very cool fort can be found … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Okay, sir, can you describe this 'mouse' that robbed you?" "Oh jeeth. It wath HUGE. The biggetht rodent you ever thaw. Thikth feet tall with beady eyeth." "Oh, father. What will I tell the other children? Oh, the shame of
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Fark.com RSS » Oil train derails in Montana. Details at this time are still crude [News]
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Fark.com RSS » The woman from the street harassment video has sued the director, the organization, TGI Fridays, Google and Youtube for $500,000. Good luck with that [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Ooh, a sarcasm detector. That's a really useful invention [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » 'I'm an ordinary mum of three who enjoys watching porn … what's so shocking about that?' [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » ET kicks the bucket [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Emmy Nominations
Here is the complete list of 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations. All the way down to voiceovers and documentaries.
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55 Cool Cosplays From the 2015 San Diego Comic Con. Many with a sense of humor!
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The 50 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. It takes guts to rank a list like this, but you’ll have fun remembering the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ABC affiliate KMGH will run its first advertisement for a legal marijuana company in the next week, because Jimmy Kimmel is probably funnier after a couple bong hits [Spiffy]
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FMyLife » TheDarth says FML
Today, it's got to the point where my parents have to force me to plan social outings. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Torn from the Front Page of the Bangor Daily News: Bald eagle drops eel on man's windshield [Scary]
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FMyLife » anonymous says FML
Today, I watched a young shop assistant try her hardest to flirt with my 20-year-old son. When he continued to be totally oblivious, she outright invited him back to her flat. When he asked, "What for?" a piece of my soul died at how completely I have failed as a father. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Replotted: That's More Like It
Graph by: Scooter Tagged: age , pokeball , Pokémon , replotted Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » How to Dance Gangnam Style
Graph by: (via Marjelle) Tagged: gangnam style , horseback , instructions , song Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » But; People Use Them Wrong
Graph by: jellidoenut Tagged: ; , colons , grammar , Pie Chart , semi-colons , smarter , spelling Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » I'm Just So Interesting
Graph by: imptoxin Tagged: Pie Chart , self-absorbed , skype , video chat Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » What Little Kids Learn from Cinderella
Graph by: rubybooksuraski Tagged: blondes , circle graphs , disney , kids , lessons , princess Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Why people call their own art "abstract"
Graph by: rockrulerdude Tagged: abstract , abstract art , art , Pie Chart , sucks Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » It's Like They Know
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: alarm , dorm , fire drills , Pie Chart , student Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » TehEuthanizerBunnay Is Totally Legit
Graph by: Lolcatsnthat Tagged: gamer , online games , Pie Chart , usernames , video games Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Morgan Freeman's Chain of Command
Quantifying Everything For Great Justice Submitted by: ultimatum1895 Tagged: best of week , chain of command , flow chart , Memes , Morgan Freeman , movies Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Factors Affecting my Water Bill
Graph by: gfromkc Tagged: average , Bar Graph , bill , college , daughter , factors , huge , leak , rain , sick , toilet , water Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Can't Tell if Hot or Terrifying
Graph by: Renato0502 Tagged: brazil , How People View Me , Pie Chart , scary Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » She Did Not Say That!
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: annoying , jokes , phrases , thats what she said , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Underwear: Men vs. Women
Graph by: _AfterDarkness_ Tagged: best of week , flow chart , men vs women , underwear Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » In a move that shocks absolutely no one, Russia opposes creation of tribunal to find Russia guilty of shooting down airliner [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Say Polar Bears Don't Have a 'Walking Hibernation' State
A new study disproves a theory about how polar bears handle food shortages—and that's bad news for the bears. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The number of mosquitoes is up this year because there was so much snow last winter. Here comes the entomology [Interesting]
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FMyLife » veryunluckygirl says FML
Today, my boyfriend didn't break up with me, but his mom did. FML [Link]
FMyLife » jealousgirl says FML
Today, after having to spend over an hour yesterday giving the man I'm in love with advice on how to impress his date yesterday evening, I got to spend another hour listening to how great their sex was last night. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » What Does ‘Understand’ Have to do With Standing Under?
Understand seems like a pretty straightforward English word. It comes directly from Old English, it’s composed of two simpler words, under and stand, and it’s had its current meaning, to comprehend, since our earliest records of it. Still, it’s something of an etymological mystery. What does “standing under” have to do with understanding? Most of our metaphors for understanding have … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Let's just all agree to admit that a person shouldn't be considered fully an adult until he or she is at least 25 [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 15 Songs That Came From Dreams
Some rock stars are literally working around the clock. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Dear Tourists, Please refrain from defecating in our cemeteries. Many thanks" – Iceland [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Explore the Big, Wide World of #FoodPorn
An interactive map of food-related hashtags from around the world reveals which cities are the social media capitals of everything from churros to pierogis. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Does My Skin Burn (or Tan)?
Here's what happens when you bask too long in the sun's rays. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Homeless man on his way to not being homeless thanks to a kind soul who gives him a bed for the night after seeing his handwritten CV on Twitter. Bonus: He's got job interviews from his appeal [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Spanish mayor institutes daily nap time for entire city. In related news, you're stuck at your desk again working through lunch [Cool]
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Mental Floss » What Your Phone Use Says About Your Depression
Researchers can pick out depressed study subjects just by how often they use their phone. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently spaghetti to-go cones are a thing in the hipper parts of the foodie universe now [Weird]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Find the World’s Oldest Sperm Cells
They’re 50 million years old, and from a worm. [Link]
FMyLife » Boneo and Juliet says FML
Today, I accidentally texted the girl I like, "Oh god, I just choked on a boner." I meant bone. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I saw my friend at the mall. He didn't see me, so I called him to say "Turn around." He took one look at his phone, snorted loudly enough for me to hear from way off, and put it back in his pocket. FML [Link]
FMyLife » hayleediaz says FML
Today, my boyfriend told me I looked nice in my profile picture. I began to reply "Aww, thank you!" until he sent another message saying "Mostly because your face isn't in it." FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Poster Celebrates All of New York's Subway Stops
This Kickstarter poster celebrates all 468 stops on the largest subway system in the world. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You might want to sit down for this because now the experts are saying standing is also bad for you [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 10 Legendary (and Probably Made-Up) Islands
These imaginary isles all have a place in world history, literature, or mythology—despite not having a place on the map. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pastor Jim Bakker blames Obama's Iran deal for California's drought and the Second Coming of Christ, behold the power of Obama [Silly]
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Mental Floss » Kellogg's Ambassador Creates a Dress Made Entirely From Cereal
The (somewhat) edible garment took 200 hours to complete. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Nine-year-old boy discovers new species of box jellyfish in Australia. The real news is that it won't kill you. Probably [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » You know back in the day 'mutiny' on a ship used to mean something, these days it's just loot the bar and get drunk over your job loss [Weird]
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Mental Floss » Take a Literal Ride on a Nostalgia Train
This weekend, the New York Transit Museum is dusting off vintage subway cars from the early 20th century so 21st century New Yorkers can ride the rails to Coney Island. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » YAWN: Bomb sniffing dog. FARK: Bomb sniffing rat [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this berg [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » See What a Crowded Coney Island Beach Looked Like in 1902
The photochrom snapshot from Detroit Photographic Co. shows what Coney Island looked like in the summer of 1902. [Link]
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