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 » The day I ordered pizza that doesn't exist [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Good: Police find your stolen car. Fark: 22 years later [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Natural History Museum Dioramas Are Disappearing
The meticulous art of recreating wildlife habitats in a museum setting is one the public isn't 19so keen on anymore. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 3PM Coffee Break
Co-worker: Where do we sign up for that class? Ass-kissing 101?
‘Cause I think I have this negative reaction to it that’s holding me back, and I think that a class could really help me break down barriers. 1910 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, Texas [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my boyfriend tried to claim it was my fault that he cheated on me, all because I "deprived" him of sex for two weeks last month when I went on a family vacation. If his mental gymnastics were physical, I swear he'd be able to suck his own cock. FML [Link]
FMyLife » thekyledavid says FML
Today, I entered a painting I'd worked on for weeks into an art competition. I won nothing. I wouldn't care so much if the guy I lost out to hadn't submitted a blank canvas and called it a "conceptual piece". FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Dogfish Head Puts a Sweet Spin On Lobster Beer—By Adding Chocolate
“It tastes like the ocean.” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Healthy 75-year-old woman decides to get out while the getting out is good [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Is there a rock shortage? [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Man charged with 7 felony counts of jury tampering for informing potential jurors about nullification. If only there were some way to invalidate those charges [Stupid]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, while my boyfriend and I were getting intimate, I let out a moan that can only really be described as sounding like a clown car horn. He ended up laughing so hard that he couldn't continue. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 16 Things You Might Not Know About Uber and Its Drivers
While commuters and government decide how to deal with Uber, here are a few things you might not know about the company and the drivers that make it go. [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: Dancing 7-Year-Old Looks To Expand Fan Base From Parents To Parents’ Friends
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Fark.com RSS » Teacher forces atheist second grader to eat lunch alone. WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW? [Sad]
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Overheard In The Office » …You've Sufficiently Demonstrated That You Deserve the Job
Mail guy: Okay, that's the last I want to see of your chest.Manhattan, New York [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Did a demon or some sort of "otherworldly being" make an appearance on a videotape of Obama's visit to Kenya? World Net Daily editor John Kovacs is "just asking the questions" here, people [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Pictures From an Island So New It Doesn't Even Have a Name
One photographer spent almost two weeks on the uninhabited island, which he says "looks like a lunar landscape." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man who attacked his wife said to be "incoherent," "stabby" [Florida]
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Mental Floss » How Galen's Mistake Misled Medicine for Centuries
Galen's work was the basis for medical studies for many centuries. But the great physician didn't get everything right. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 3PM Smoke Break
Worker #1: He figured out how to take the “this was sent from a BlackBerry” message off, so he can email and nobody knows he’s not in the office.
Worker #2: Gosh, he’s sneaky. 900 3rd Avenue
New York, NY Overheard by: Duncan [Link]
Mental Floss » Juno the Beluga Whale Likes to Play With Kids
The beloved resident of the Mystic Aquarium gets a kick out of spooking his younger visitors. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Wolf-dog escapes from petting zoo during flood. Owlbear, drama-lamma and piranha-lobster still safely locked up [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Pope Francis tells Catholics to lighten up and be nicer to people who have gotten divorced and/or remarried [Hero]
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Mental Floss » 11 Antique Roller Coasters You Can Still Ride
Roller coaster technology is constantly improving, but if you’re looking for a real thrill, sometimes the older coasters provide the most fun. Here are 11 classics that are still must-visits for thrill seekers. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Kermit, Miss Piggy Announce Breakup
A month before the premiere of their new primetime show on ABC, popular Muppet characters Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy have announced in joint online statements that they are splitting up after “thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling.” What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Shots fired at the Mississippi military base where "Jade Helm " exercises are being held. NO-this is NOT a repeat from yesterday. Well okay it IS, kinda, but the point is it has happened twice in two days [Murica]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Awesome Fan-Made Films
If you're sick of high-budget blockbusters, then you should watch these eight awesome fan films on YouTube. * “Attention folks, this is your captain speaking. I’m dying.” What should you do if the person flying your plane dies in midair? * Speaking of midair, check out these popular destinations as seen by a bird. * Ever wonder why URLs are … [Link]
Mental Floss » Buying a Home: What's the Right Move for You?
Brought to you by Bank of America: Better Money Habits Freshly mowed lawn, white picket fence, stunning red front door… hold up! When it comes to home ownership, it's vital to weigh the pros and cons before jumping into the buying process. If you’re contemplating buying a home now or in the near future, check out some important factors to … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these delicious strawberries [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Falcons Get Their Own Passports in the United Arab Emirates
They can board planes to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Morocco, and Syria (with their handlers, of course). [Link]
Fark.com RSS » PSA: It's not a good idea to recommend highly absorbent VIVA paper towels to the menstruating shopper [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Asia, Africa, Europe, Africa
This one's tricky. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A belly full of wine and pants full of fish is no way to go through life, son [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Turkey says they plan a "comprehensive battle" against ISIS. As soon as they finish off the Kurds, of course [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » First electric traffic lights installed 101 years ago today. Proceed with caution [Spiffy]
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Futility Closet » Unquote
“When anyone asks me how I can best describe my experience in nearly 40 years at sea, I merely say uneventful.” — Edward Smith, captain of the Titanic, in 1907 Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Things just keep getting worse for Hitchbot. Now Kevin Smith has him [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » A Scientific Catalog of Horses’ Facial Expressions
Never look a gift horse in the mouth … unless you’re trying to evaluate its social cognition. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Worst movie trilogy since the Star Wars prequels [NewsFlash]
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Fark.com RSS » ♪ How much is that doggy in the window? How much if I just grab him and run? ♪ [Florida]
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The Onion » News: Poll: Majority Of Voters Not Looking For Serious, Long-Term Candidate Right Now
WASHINGTON—With most respondents stating that they simply aren’t ready for such a major commitment, a Gallup poll released Wednesday confirmed that a majority of Americans are not looking for a serious, long-term candidate right now.The poll, which surveyed thousands of registered voters across all 50 states, revealed that seven out of 10 citizens are only considering supporting candidates on a … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Plans to Colonize the Moon
Want to live on the moon? These space programs are way ahead of you. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Scientists warned that editing genes in wildlife is like introducing the Cane Toad to Australia [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » The Most Interesting Comics of the Week
Melody, Cartozia Tales, Dark Corridor and John Flood. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fairfax County, VA, announces plans for handling $80 million shortfall in school budget: Kill all sports and extracurricular activities and increase class sizes. They could probably save even more money by getting rid of desks, teachers, and books [S
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Fark.com RSS » Icelandic lullabies are NOPEtastic: "Sleep, you black-eyed pig / Fall into a deep pit of ghosts" [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Nothing runs like a Deere, especially if you're frantically trying to get it to stop [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » If you've been waiting on your delivery of twenty tons of mayonnaise, I have some bad news for you. Also, you're gross [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » The game's afoot at Florida vacation home of the Cecil killing dentist, and that game is "who left the pickled pig's feet" [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Officials confirm debris is from MH370, CNN files for bankruptcy [NewsFlash]
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Fark.com RSS » Sometimes the dog-walker gets the steak [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Countering Anti-Vaccination Beliefs May Be About Fear, Not Science
Telling parents how safe vaccinations are isn’t as effective as telling them how dangerous the measles can be, a new study finds. [Link]
Mental Floss » Study Pinpoints Regions of the Brain Involved in Delayed Gratification
Connections between where the brain processes rewards and makes future plans help us decide to save dessert for later. [Link]
The Onion » Infographic: The Pros And Cons Of Trophy Hunting
Following the death of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, many governments are beginning to question the ethics and fallout of trophy hunting as a sport, while others say the arguments against it are overblown. The Onion breaks down the pros and cons of big-game hunting: PRO
Gives animal kingdom stern reminder about who’s top dog
Get to be one of very few … [Link]
FMyLife » pudh says FML
Today, my girlfriend and I were making love. It got hot and intense and we were really into it, until she blurted out, "Oh baby, rub your penis against mine". FML [Link]
FMyLife » kaybear13 says FML
Today, I got written up because apparently leaning on the counter at work is unprofessional, even if you're about to pass out and the counter is the only thing keeping you on your feet. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Classic Facts About Converse Chucks
They were the favored shoe of the NBA until the late '60s. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Marco Rubio Climbs Over Garden Wall For Forbidden Midnight Meeting With Super PAC
WASHINGTON—Vaulting the ivy-covered garden wall and padding silently to the rendezvous spot beneath the lightly swaying linden trees, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) reportedly engaged in a forbidden midnight meeting Wednesday with a super PAC supporting his presidential campaign. “I know what will happen if they catch us like this, but I needed to see you,” said Rubio, telling the Conservative … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Netflix to offer employees unlimited maternity and paternity leave for the first year after a child's birth. Bonus: And with no reduction in pay [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » If you left your newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached on an LA sidewalk, police would love to chat with you about your amazing parenting skills [but don't worry; the baby is alive in spite of this] [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Posing as a fake cop is great, until you try to pull over a real off-duty police officer [Fail]
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Mental Floss » Behold, a Map of the Theories of Everything
Even if you don't understand the science, this interactive maps is a beautiful way to consider the biggest questions in our universe. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man’s Body Running Out Of Ideas To Convince Him He Full
BAYTOWN, TX—Having repeatedly ratcheted up the 34-year-old’s level of discomfort with no noticeable effect on his behavior, the body of local man Kent Dugan confirmed Wednesday that it was starting to run out of ideas to convince him that he was full. “I’ve nearly maxed out the aches and pains in his stomach and pumped out a ton of sweat … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Dear Prudence: My husband had an affair that resulted in the destruction of our marriage; his mistress got pregnant, and he expects me to babysit his love child. Am I right to refuse this insane request, or does it make me look mean?" [Awkwa
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Fark.com RSS » NYC facing "weaponized" weed. After fighting "weaponized soft drinks" they are ready for this battle [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » Here are the ten richest people of all-time, where number one is simply described as "Richer than anyone could describe" [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Comedy in the age of outrage [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Gas prices fall for 20 straight days due to … *** shakes Magic 8 Ball *** … a weakening market for crude oil and the resolution of U.S. refinery issues. Hey wait, when did the Magic 8 Ball start giving real answers? [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Police believe a recent triple homicide was actually a ritual killing tied to the recent blue moon [Florida]
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Mental Floss » The Crystal Palace: Victorian England’s Version of a Pandora’s Box
In 1851, 19 acres of London’s Hyde Park were suddenly transformed. Over the course of just 19 months, they were ensconced in a building the likes of which had never been seen: a huge conservatory constructed of just glass and cast iron. The building would come to be known as the Crystal Palace, and even though it was temporary, it … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: "Bern" This Way
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Mental Floss » The Time the Queen of Denmark Illustrated 'The Lord of the Rings'
Your move, Queen Elizabeth. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Doctor orders 40-year-old woman to drink three beers and a shot of scotch every day for "health reasons." Fark: That was 70 years ago and she's still going strong [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » The waiting room had HORRIBLE decor. Taupe and green. Staff was mostly very friendly and knowledgeable, but so slooooooooow. Parking wasn't bad. Minus one star because, no popsicles. Yelp does ERs [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Like salmon returning to spawn, like swallows returning to Capistrano, like Canadians returning to Florida for winter, the first signs of Pumpkin Spice in the wild have been confirmed [Spiffy]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me because he wasn't feeling our two-month relationship was up to par with his parents' 30-year marriage, and, furthermore, I wasn't similar enough to his mother. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Wicked Smart Facts About ‘Good Will Hunting’
Matt Damon agrees with you that his hair was terrible. But Stellan Skarsgård stands by his scarf. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Oops. Hands up, who pulled the plug? [Awkward]
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Fark.com RSS » There are many times in life when it's great to find a bargain. This would not be one of those [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Must be Oslo news day [Interesting]
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The Onion » American Voices: ‘Thigh Reading’ Trend Takes Hold On Social Media
In an effort to subvert mainstream beauty standards and celebrate all bodies equally, thousands of women are promoting the hashtag #thighreading and posting pictures of their thighs to social media, many of which depict stretch marks, scars, and cellulite. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » Why Are Calico Cats Almost Always Female (and Always Look Different)?
It's all the result of having two X chromosomes. [Link]
FMyLife » just wanted nice nails says FML
Today, I found out that you can ruin a $500 computer with a few stray drops of 100% acetone nail polish remover on the keyboard. FML [Link]
Futility Closet » Reflections
More maxims of La Rochefoucauld: “Those who are deceived by our Cunning don’t appear near so ridiculous to us, as we seem to ourselves, when deceived by the Cunning of others.” “The World oftner rewards the Appearance of Merit than Merit itself.” “The Calm, or Disquiet, of our Temper depends not so much on Affairs of Moment; as on an … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop whatever the hell is going on in this photo [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 7 Overlooked ‘80s Toys Worth More Than You Think
Check your closets: These seven forgotten toys are worth more because they were rarities in the first place. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The History of Donald Trump's hair. Proceed at your own risk [Amusing]
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Weird Universe » Nico Gerard Watch
The Nico Gerard Pinnacle Watch features a fully functional Apple Watch on the underside of the wrist band. It comes in a stainless steel version for $9300, or a gold version for $112,000.
Their tagline is "Be Uncompromised." Because clearly, having only one watch on your wrist would be a compromise.
via OhGizmo [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bids just passed $19,000 for an imaginary spear on eBay. Surprisingly is not a World of Warcraft item [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » How did American beer become so bland? Blame the Germans [Interesting]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I found out my new puppy has worms by him scooting his butt across my new carpet. It's like smeared spaghetti. FML [Link]
GraphJam » This Is Not the Evil Empire You're Looking For
One is an evil mastermind who rewrites history and the other is some crazy guy from Austria. Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Bar Graph , george lucas , hitler , what does the internet th Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » It Isn't Pretty When I Guess
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: marker , Pie Chart , razor burn , shaving cream Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Jay Is One Lucky Bastard
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: fun bags , Gloria , Jay , Modern Family , Pie Chart , sofia vergara Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » How to Be a Panda
Graph by: (via Tumble Funny) Tagged: bear , best of week , How To , panda Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Waistband Location By Age
Waistband Location By Age Graph by: Tagged: ages , looking like fool with yo , pants , trends , waistbands Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » What Driver's Education Consists Of
Graph by: fourtwosevenmela Tagged: driving , education , school , shock value , value Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Dang House Security
Graph by: WhatsOfTheUp1 Tagged: alarm , doors , house , off , on , security , spreadsheet Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Excitement Of English Fans
Excitement Of English Fans Graph by: justasmalltowngirl Tagged: england , excitement , fans , football , soccer , world cup , years Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Does the Printer Work?
No. Graph by: James Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » In Furniture, Nap in the Recliners
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: furniture , ikea , kitchen , Pie Chart , timer Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Reasons that Nine Inch Nails are touring with Jane's Addiction this summer
LoL by: Down_Goes_Brown Tagged: demographic , fans , janes-addiction , Music , nine inch nails , ninja , perry farrell , respect , tour , trent reznor Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » The Fight.
Graph by: alexxandraa Tagged: apologizing , fight , point , proving , swear words , threatening , time Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » "Bern" This Way
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Fark.com RSS » Lawyer says porn is worse than Hitler. Hitler responds by saying lawyers are worse than him AND porn [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Good news; the cops who lied on their report about the DuBose murder will not be charged, because a report is not a sworn statement by an officer and they changed their story when questioned by a jury [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Backwards Middle Eastern theocracy to hold Jewish activist without charge or trial because fark the Jews, that's why. Bonus: Despite actions like this, Obama continues to send them weapons [Scary]
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Weird Universe » Siwash, the Duck Who Fought with the Marines in WWII
[Click text to enlarge]
Original article here.
Did Siwash actually have a little tailored uniform? Because that would be the greatest thing ever.
Original article here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, stealing soda will upset us [Murica]
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FMyLife » Carowl says FML
Today, my boyfriend told me he doesn't like cuddling in bed because he hates rebreathing his own carbon dioxide. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Play Chess With 3D-Printed Planters
Grow your own chess pieces. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Remember back in the good old days when you were growing up and you could warn everyone on social media not to go to school and you wouldn't get arrested? [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Invasion of the Giant Snails
The best links for your Wednesday morning! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Would-be purse snatcher thwarted when roller derby queen chases him down. Bonus: her derby name is Ida B. ChoAzz [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » I have no idea what you're talking about so here's a picture of a hot bear in the Arizona sun [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » The man who kickstarted our disposable coffee culture has died. We all have grounds to be upset [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Trifecta completed as a new entry in the Special Olympic hide and seek competition emerges when a 24 year-old Ivory Coast athlete has gone missing Monday night. Perhaps someone should be keeping an eye on these athletes [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » UCLA student who wrote article on why women should get tampons for free gets shocked when she is told to put a cork in it [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Study Says Creative Professionals Should Head to NOLA
Aspiring artists have long migrated outward to the coasts: Would-be writers look for inspiration in the concrete jungle of the Big Apple, while up-and-coming actors or musicians give it a go in Hollywood. But the ever-increasing cost of living in coastal cities can make them a poor choice for creative professionals. So where should artists relocate to in order to … [Link]
Mental Floss » Fish Feces Builds Beautiful Beaches
If you ever find yourself in the Maldives laying on a gorgeous white sand beach, thank a parrotfish. They built that beach for you, though you might not like the way they did it. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Behold: the stone that 'translated' the Book of Mormon [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 15 Things You Should Know About 'The Raft of the Medusa'
A wrenching scene of shipwrecked men helpless in the grips of the ocean, Théodore Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa is heralded as one of the most influential works of French Romanticism. But the story behind this 1819 painting is far richer and more tragic than you might imagine. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Study: Marijuana more harmless than previously thought [Interesting]
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FMyLife » TheDenmarkian says FML
Today, the girl I've loved for years kissed me. Then she started crying and wiping her mouth, and had a panic attack. I had to help her through it, tell her that it was no big deal, and that it would never happen again. FML [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Report: More Americans Turning To Louder Sources For Their News
PHILADELPHIA—Saying that the trend signals a major shift in the media landscape, a report issued Thursday by the University of Pennsylvania revealed that a growing number of Americans are turning to louder sources for their news. “Over the past 10 years, media-consumption habits have changed markedly as more people eschew traditional news outlets in favor of sources that report the … [Link]
FMyLife » anonymous says FML
Today, while shaving in the shower, my mother banged on the bathroom door to tell me something, right as I went to shave under my left armpit, causing me to jump and cut open my nipple. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cops who were caught on tape eating pot-laced candy bars during a raid on a dispensary say that the tapes are inadmissible because the cops thought they had disabled the cameras and therefore had a "reasonable expectation of privacy" [Followu
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Mental Floss » Archaeologists Rescue Huge Iron Age Cemetery from Road Project
As many as 1500 people may be buried in this ancient necropolis. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Powder May Solve Two World Food Problems at Once
FoPo is a freeze-dried food powder that could tackle two major food problems at once. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drone drops package of heroin in the middle of prison yard. Hilarity ensues [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Supersonic Airliner Would Fly Passengers Across the Ocean in an Hour
Superman's got nothing on Airbus' proposed new airliner. [Link]
Mental Floss » Meet the Chicken Getting a $2500 Prosthetic Leg
Cecily the Chicken is headed for the (operating) table. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Married couples reveal sneaky ways they fit sex into their schedules. Difficulty: With each other [Giggity]
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Mental Floss » Listen to "Ode to Joy" Played Through Russian Nesting Dolls
You've never heard Beethoven quite like this before. [Link]
Mental Floss » No Fuelin', We're Poolin': Share a Ride Into the Past with this '70s Carpool PSA
"No Fuelin', We're Poolin'" sought to extol the benefits of carpooling. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » World's best free-diver missing off coast of Spain, presumed dead [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Catholic diocese in North Dakota severs ties with Boy Scouts of America after Scouts permit gay scout leaders. Because if anyone is looking out for the best interests of our young boys, it's the Catholic church [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » These Lamps Demonstrate How Lamps Work
Form follows function. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ♫ You hoard twenty-one tons, what do you get / A vermin-filled home that reeks when it's wet ♫ [Sick]
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Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About ‘Babe’
That'll do. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Inventors Who Came to Regret Their Creations
Just because someone's invented something, it doesn't mean that they're happy with the end result. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » UPS will keep taking poachers' money [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 3D Print a Machine That Spits Out 14,000 Bubbles Per Minute
The only thing better than bubbles is more bubbles (according to most children). [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Carjacking mastermind tries unsuccessfully to take unmarked police car with two detectives inside [Florida]
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FMyLife » whydoihavecats says FML
Today, I found out what mouse intestines squashed against my bare feet feels like. FML [Link]
FMyLife » ksa says FML
Today, my boss made me type up my own written warning, where I had to trash myself and describe my own "shocking incompetence". All the department heads are going to receive a copy of this. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Mmorgan771 says FML
Today, at work, a customer told me how unprofessional my piercing made me look, and insisted that someone else wait on his table. It's not a piercing, it's a mole. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this spotted leopard [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Now You Can Eat Crackers Made of Giant Isopods
Not sure what to get the adventurous foodie who’s tried everything from bugs to rotted shark meat? Kazutaka Hasegawa has an idea for you: Crackers made from Bathynomus giganteus—a.k.a. the creepy-but-also-kinda-cute giant isopod. [Link]
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