John Gordon Ross

A Man for All Reasons

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Whittle It a Little, It’ll Fit

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 » Five-hour long line forms at 6:00 a.m. to see Corpse Flower, which is not the name of the latest death metal band. Fark: early birds complain that it doesn't smell bad enough [Strange]

Thursday 20 August 23:42:23 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [20 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Police SWAT raid an organic farm after tomato plants mistaken for marijuana [Facepalm]

Thursday 20 August 23:35:31 UTC 2015

Facepalm [link] [100 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Color of a Mirror Is Not What You'd Expect

Thursday 20 August 23:30:00 UTC 2015

And no, the answer isn't ‘no color at all.’ [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Woman has the perfect response to people staring at her rare skin condition: A tattoo that says "It's called vitiligo" [Amusing]

Thursday 20 August 23:10:24 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [119 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Why It’s So Hard to Remember Which Day of the Week It Is

Thursday 20 August 23:00:00 UTC 2015

Researchers find that people attach more meaning to Mondays and Fridays, but have fewer mental representations of mid-week days. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Cops were "blown away" by massive haul of stolen weapons. Metaphorically, of course; the Sun-Sentinel headline writer almost stumbled into a bit of awkward hyperbole there [Florida]

Thursday 20 August 22:32:34 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [34 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 12 Elegant Facts About Top Hats

Thursday 20 August 22:30:00 UTC 2015

From the patriotic number that Uncle Sam sports to the titular topper in Dr. Seuss’ 'The Cat in the Hat,' top hats showcase personality and style—and their history is just as colorful as the people who wear them. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » How autistic people built the modern world [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 22:29:53 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [98 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Who would have guessed that a "Professional Sex Counselor" would issue warnings about female Viagra, because of reasons [Obvious]

Thursday 20 August 22:14:22 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [96 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Police investigating why two officers didn't arrest a man with a gun walking around an airport [Florida]

Thursday 20 August 22:11:33 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [34 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Apparently, 80 percent of Americans think their good spellers [Unlikely]

Thursday 20 August 22:08:51 UTC 2015

Unlikely [link] [71 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Ice Bucket Challenge Led to a Major Breakthrough in ALS Research

Thursday 20 August 22:00:00 UTC 2015

Here's the difference $220 million in donations made. [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: Lindsey Graham Can’t Believe He Left CD With Campaign Song At Red Roof Inn

Thursday 20 August 21:50:00 UTC 2015

IOWA CITY, IA—Just minutes before taking the stage for a town hall event Friday, Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham reportedly chastised himself upon realizing he had left the CD-R containing his campaign song in his room at the Red Roof Inn. “Darn it, I even put it on the bedside table so I wouldn’t miss it when I was getting … [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: It Impossible To Tell What Sounds Will Freak Out Cat

Thursday 20 August 21:49:00 UTC 2015

DULUTH, MN—Saying that there seemed to be no clear pattern to the animal’s responses, local pet owner Wendy Vogl reported Friday that it is impossible to tell what sounds will cause her cat to totally freak out. “I can slam the front door and he’ll just sit there licking himself, but then he’ll hear thunder and run out of the … [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Mayor Calls For Crackdown On Topless Women In Times Square

Thursday 20 August 21:47:00 UTC 2015

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio spoke out this week against Times Square’s desnudas, topless women covered in body paint who charge money for photos, saying they should be regulated the same way other street solicitors are. What do you think?
[Link]

Fark.com RSS » Did you lose a train full of Nazi gold in Southwestern Poland? If so, please contact the Walbrzych District Council [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 21:41:31 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [67 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Hummingbird Tongues Are Little Nectar Pumps

Thursday 20 August 21:30:00 UTC 2015

A new study of how hummingbirds eat shows that their tongues act as micropumps to draw fluid in. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A rabbi, an imam and the Pope walk into a bar, which isn't at all surprising since they've been best friends for years [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 21:28:54 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Pissed-off driver throws away parking ticket, is immediately cited for littering [Dumbass]

Thursday 20 August 21:02:12 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [20 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: 3 year anniversary edition. We talk about food so much you'd think it was an important part of life.. So what have the food threads brought to you? New favorite dishes or favorite tips you've learned.. Share to the right [In

Thursday 20 August 21:00:43 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [43 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Banksy's New Dystopian Amusement Park-Themed Exhibition Opens this Weekend

Thursday 20 August 21:00:00 UTC 2015

The exhibit is "a festival of art, amusements, and entry level anarchism," Banksy writes. "[A] family theme park unsuitable for children." [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Finally, an Alcoholic Beverage Commission undercover sting we can all support [Asinine]

Thursday 20 August 20:57:32 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [49 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Sports News in Brief: Jason Witten Can’t Believe He Stuck Rooming With Jerry Jones During Training Camp Again

Thursday 20 August 20:44:00 UTC 2015

OXNARD, CA—Saying that he is counting down the days until the offseason practices are over, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten told reporters Thursday that he can’t believe he was once again stuck sharing a hotel room with owner Jerry Jones during training camp. “Goddammit, this is the fifth straight year they’ve paired us together,” said Witten, explaining that he … [Link]

Mental Floss » 10 Foods That Never (or Almost Never) Expire

Thursday 20 August 20:30:00 UTC 2015

Stocking up on chow for a potential emergency? Canned tuna and dried fruit will last for quite a while in your pantry, but if you really want foods that will last for the long haul, reach for one of these endurance champs. [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Massive Sinkhole In Florida Reopens

Thursday 20 August 20:24:00 UTC 2015

Two years after a giant sinkhole opened beneath a Tampa, FL home and fatally swallowed a man in his bedroom, the same sinkhole reopened, though no homes currently occupy the site. What do you think?
[Link]

Overheard In The Office » 9AM Back to Work

Thursday 20 August 20:23:28 UTC 2015

Marketing Manager: Hey, so welcome back! First day at work with your new boobs, huh?
Writer: No, it would appear the same old ones still work here. 16340 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Are We Still Talking About Interns?

Thursday 20 August 20:23:26 UTC 2015

Cad technician entering office kitchen: "so what you're looking for really is a single mother with low self esteem" Warrington, England [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Josh Duggar: I have been the biggest hypocrite ever [Obvious]

Thursday 20 August 20:19:05 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [540 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Animal rights activist beaten with a duck. Dethspicable [Asinine]

Thursday 20 August 20:06:17 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [61 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this stack of cats and cubes [Photoshop]

Thursday 20 August 20:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Missing Links: “Winners Don’t Use Drugs”

Thursday 20 August 20:00:00 UTC 2015

There's a surprisingly elaborate history behind the “Winners Don’t Use Drugs” slogan that would appear on arcade games in the '80s. * This article about a vomiting machine (which has a very important purpose) contains this fantastic sentence: “Aerosolized vomit-pudding sprays out of its mouth, which stretches open in permanent retching position.” How can you not read about that? * … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Sexual health clinic nurse recalls the time she had to remove a…(turns screen sideways)…a what? From WHERE? [CSB]

Thursday 20 August 19:53:29 UTC 2015

CSB [link] [133 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Philadelphia to be a "no-drone zone" during Pope's visit. All city employees have those days off [Amusing]

Thursday 20 August 19:48:22 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [41 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Well, it's that time of the year when the kiddies go back to school, which means it's also time for the latest round of "OMG is your child's heavy backpack going to kill him" articles [Stupid]

Thursday 20 August 19:40:20 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [44 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Infographic: What You Need To Know About ‘Female Viagra’

Thursday 20 August 19:40:00 UTC 2015

The FDA recently approved the sale of Flibanserin, a pink pill intended for women diagnosed with low sex drive; critics have questioned the pill’s effectiveness, while advocates are praising the move toward supporting both men and women with these sexual issues. Here are some of the most common questions about Flibanserin: Q: How does Flibanserin work?
A: Women simply take …
[Link]

Mental Floss » Cameras in This Japanese Subway Station Can Spot Drunkenness

Thursday 20 August 19:30:00 UTC 2015

West Japan Railways is using technology to keep intoxicated riders safe. [Link]

Mental Floss » How to Drive Safely, According to a Martian-Filled 1959 PSA

Thursday 20 August 19:19:42 UTC 2015

“Stop Driving Us Crazy!” puts a religious spin on reckless driving. [Link]

FMyLife » fmymouth says FML

Thursday 20 August 19:18:32 UTC 2015

Today, I found out that the motorcycle I paid cash for was an illegal import. My plates are canceled, I have to turn in the bike for it to be destroyed, and the seller has vanished off the face of the planet. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A judge in South Africa has postponed Oscar Pistorius's early release from prison. Looks like he won't be shooting through that door any time soon [Followup]

Thursday 20 August 19:15:40 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Hot chillies touted as obesity treatment because burning your insides makes you less hungry [Obvious]

Thursday 20 August 19:09:12 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [40 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Banksy reveals what is inside his amusement park. Think Saw meets DisneyWorld [Followup]

Thursday 20 August 19:01:07 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [45 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » No Small Splatter: The 10 Slimiest Stunts of 'Double Dare'

Thursday 20 August 19:00:00 UTC 2015

The show's production designer on the art of crafting giant, booger-filled noses. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Medical researchers determine that drinking daily is … spin the wheel … good… bad… good… bad… good… bad [Silly]

Thursday 20 August 18:59:55 UTC 2015

Silly [link] [30 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 20 August 18:46:54 UTC 2015

Today, my psycho landlord threatened to take me to court if I don't pay my rent on time this month. I'd totally understand if he weren't my father-in-law, and if the reason I didn't pay on time before was because of hospital fees I'd incurred for an emergency appendectomy. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man's plan to deter thieves by only putting worthless crap in it backfires when thieves steal the shed and leave everything in it behind: "I thought they'd just look inside, see there was nothing much to steal and leave" [Weird]

Thursday 20 August 18:35:43 UTC 2015

Weird [link] [36 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If you see somebody with eyes like this staring at you in the ice cream aisle at the local supermarket, put down the mint chocolate chip and GTFO [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 18:33:16 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [65 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » British family on vacation gets the best photobomb ever [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 18:31:42 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [22 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Stoners Keep Stealing 420 Mile Markers, So Some States Have Replaced Them With 419.9

Thursday 20 August 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Some states have been forced to replace them with less appealing numerals. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Jimmy Carter's cancer has spread to his brain [Sad]

Thursday 20 August 18:21:53 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [142 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Lightning strike injures 16 Fayettevillian soldiers. How many is a fayettevillian? [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 18:19:51 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [20 comments] [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: Family Cuts Nursing Home Visit Short So Grandmother Can Get Back To Excruciating Loneliness

Thursday 20 August 18:15:00 UTC 2015

TOLEDO, OH—Bending down to hug her in her wheelchair before quickly saying their goodbyes, members of the Schueller family reportedly cut their nursing home visit short Thursday so that their grandmother, Anna Schueller, could get back to her excruciating loneliness. “Well, we probably should be going, because we don’t want to keep Nana from sitting in crushingly painful solitude any … [Link]

Mental Floss » Inside Disney World's Secret "Tunnels"

Thursday 20 August 18:00:00 UTC 2015

Walt was all about preserving the magic of his theme parks. Here's how he made it happen in Orlando. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » 80-something-year-old Florida couple eats 60-something-year-old wedding cake [Florida]

Thursday 20 August 17:52:17 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [21 comments] [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: New Pre-Sauced Napkins Can Be Thrown Away Straight From Package

Thursday 20 August 17:49:00 UTC 2015

CINCINNATI—Describing it as a major time-saver over traditional napkins, Procter & Gamble announced Thursday the release of its new Bounty pre-sauced napkins, which have been expressly designed to be removed from the package and immediately thrown into the trash. “With this new innovation, we’ve cut out all the extra steps between procuring a napkin and then crumpling it up and … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Disruptive airline passenger demands to know why his man purse was a problZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTTT [Dumbass]

Thursday 20 August 17:48:44 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [45 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Cats Helped Drive Some Early Dogs in North America to Extinction

Thursday 20 August 17:30:00 UTC 2015

A recent study offers cat lovers some new ammunition in the "cat vs. dog" superiority debate. [Link]

Overheard In The Office » …Did It Just Get Hot In Here?

Thursday 20 August 17:19:51 UTC 2015

Coworker to patron: I really need to whack them all off, but it is just so much work.
Patron to coworker: I whacked mine off this weekend. It was a lot of work, but now it will last longer. Middletown, VA [Link]

Fark.com RSS » You can be fired from your job for wearing pyjamas to work, but you have to be drunk too [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 17:11:48 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [28 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The Federal Courts are tasked with answering the most vital questions of the day, such as "What is a cheerleading uniform?" [Strange]

Thursday 20 August 17:06:46 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [59 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » George W. Bush, Dick, Cheney and others are being sued over claims that they authorized blanket wiretaps and surveillance of residents of Salt Lake City during the 2002 Olympics in a suit by some nut-job calling himself "the former Mayor of SLC&#

Thursday 20 August 17:04:47 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [57 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Vacation Destinations Where You Can Interact With Wildlife

Thursday 20 August 17:00:00 UTC 2015

Zoos are fascinating, but if you really want to interact with wildlife, get behind the wheel and head for one of these treasures. [Link]

Mental Floss » Name States by Their Last 3 Letters

Thursday 20 August 16:44:00 UTC 2015

Take the quiz! [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Treasure hunter "just living the dream" hauls up 350 gold coins worth $4.5 million from Spanish galleon in shallow waters off Vero Beach, Florida. Fark: He's under contract and doesn't do it for the money [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 16:43:29 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [25 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » ambiiii says FML

Thursday 20 August 16:42:49 UTC 2015

Today, my niece started crying because she thought that someday she'll look like me. FML [Link]

FMyLife » GlueAndCarrots says FML

Thursday 20 August 16:42:48 UTC 2015

Today, I told my daughter that we're going to the beach. Today, my daughter also tried to dig up our deceased dog that we buried in our back yard last week so it can come along. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » People Think Food Labeled "Organic" Tastes Better—Even If The Label Is Fake

Thursday 20 August 16:30:00 UTC 2015

A new study has found that people think the same food tastes better when it's labeled as ethically sourced. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Q: What do you call a woman who graduates Ranger school? A: A Ranger, and here's a closer look at the first two of 'em [Hero]

Thursday 20 August 16:19:11 UTC 2015

Hero [link] [233 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The data dump of the Ashley Madison user profiles is so vast most home PCs can't open it, claim tech experts who don't want their wives to go searching for their names [Followup]

Thursday 20 August 16:17:33 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [230 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 5 Questions: (RIP) Yvonne Craig

Thursday 20 August 16:11:49 UTC 2015

[Link]

Fark.com RSS » Scary big brown bear gets run over by a Jeep, then "OH FARK FARK FARK FARK" ensues [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 16:02:45 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [63 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » It's bad enough that you have to sue the management company of the reservoir where your kids drowned for neglect, but to get countersued for a "corpse pollution fee" is a bit much [Strange]

Thursday 20 August 15:58:28 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [45 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » THIS is why gas stations have signs at the pump telling you not to use your phone while you're filling up [Video]

Thursday 20 August 15:54:31 UTC 2015

Video [link] [71 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Two brothers, upset that their sister was having a love affair, will beheading to court after killing her because she "besmirched the family honor" [Sick]

Thursday 20 August 15:47:30 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [91 comments] [Link]

The Onion » News: New SeaWorld Show Just Elephant Drowning In Large Tank Of Water With No Explanation

Thursday 20 August 15:45:00 UTC 2015

ORLANDO, FL—Noting that the show had simply appeared on the park’s schedule last week without an announcement or fanfare of any kind, visitors to SeaWorld told reporters Thursday that the theme park’s latest attraction consists solely of an elephant drowning in a large tank of water with no explanation.The most recent addition to the amusement park’s slate of entertainment—listed on … [Link]

Mental Floss » How Tea Parties Got Their Start—and How to Hold One Like a Victorian

Thursday 20 August 15:30:00 UTC 2015

Everyone knows to never use red cloth at any party unless royalty is present. Right? [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Best Korea and Other Korea participate in their traditional semi-annual artillery shell exchange program [Sad]

Thursday 20 August 15:16:50 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [47 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "These are the most dangerous cars in America" [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 15:08:10 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [157 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man builds patio with dumped military headstones. You bet some veterans have an issue with this [Fail]

Thursday 20 August 15:07:41 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [116 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Gruesome Assassination of Leon Trotsky

Thursday 20 August 15:00:00 UTC 2015

How a one-time Soviet hero ended up buried in his backyard in Mexico. [Link]

The Onion » Video: Onion Explains: The Terrifying Growth Of ISIS

Thursday 20 August 14:46:00 UTC 2015

What motivates the brutal terrorist group to commit its atrocities and how does it use technology to spread fear worldwide? The Onion explains the horrifying spread of ISIS.
[Link]

Fark.com RSS » Usually, dumping your girlfriend by text is not cool. Unless this is your girlfriend [Stupid]

Thursday 20 August 14:40:26 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [89 comments] [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Government Agencies Soliciting Yelp Reviews

Thursday 20 August 14:40:00 UTC 2015

The U.S. government’s General Services Administration has begun working with the review website Yelp to create official pages for various government agencies where consumers can give feedback to places such as the TSA, post offices, and courthouses. What do you think?
[Link]

Mental Floss » 12 Serious Facts About 'Doug'

Thursday 20 August 14:30:00 UTC 2015

Anyone who grew up in the '90s remembers flying with Quailman, wooing Patti Mayonnaise, and hiding from bully Roger Klotz. [Link]

The Onion » Photo Finish: Chinese Basketball Team Receives Cargo Container Filled With Unwanted Greg Oden

Thursday 20 August 14:27:00 UTC 2015


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The Onion » News in Photos: Standards Lowered For Second Search Through Fridge

Thursday 20 August 14:27:00 UTC 2015


[Link]

Fark.com RSS » China arrests 15,000 people for cybercrimes after they were caught logging on to something other than the five government approved web sites [Spiffy]

Thursday 20 August 14:20:31 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [21 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Is Everything I Read in the Dictionary True?

Thursday 20 August 14:00:00 UTC 2015

They seem like the ultimate authorities, but to prevent plagiarism from the competition, some dictionaries insert fake entries. If two contain the same made-up word, the originator can accuse the other of copyright infringement. The practice is also common in encyclopedias. The traps are called “Mountweazels,” named for a phony entry in the 1975 New Columbia Encyclopedia. (Lillian Virginia Mountweazel … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Most terrifying swimming pool in the world unveiled [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 13:56:10 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [104 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this explosive secret [Photoshop]

Thursday 20 August 13:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [37 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Don't you just hate it when you mistake a pukeko for a critically endangered takahe when trying to cull pukeko birds that look nothing like takahe birds? [Fail]

Thursday 20 August 12:48:16 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [42 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 of the Coolest Clique Names in Pop Culture

Thursday 20 August 12:30:00 UTC 2015

While not every school has cliques, nearly all of them in pop culture seem to. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Cop charged with attempted murder for shooting unarmed man in "groin area". Subby unsure if that refers to Dearborn Detroit or North Philly [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 12:26:20 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [111 comments] [Link]

Weird Universe » Giant Hand From Sky Terrifies Motorists

Thursday 20 August 11:50:26 UTC 2015

Another entry in our occasional series of ads featuring giant people.


source: Newsweek – Aug 26, 1963 [Link]

Weird Universe » The Tri-Car

Thursday 20 August 11:42:32 UTC 2015


[Click to enlarge]

Original article here.

This odd little auto actually made it into limited production.

Full history here. [Link]

FMyLife » ToddesPizza says FML

Thursday 20 August 11:25:53 UTC 2015

Today, I haven't shaved for so long the hair on my legs has split ends. FML [Link]

FMyLife » SebastianCT says FML

Thursday 20 August 11:25:52 UTC 2015

Today, I learned that it's possible to get hit by a bird while bungee jumping. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Teenager who posted a large sign on Facebook trying to find her half-sister is successful at doing so. And the half-sister happened to post an almost identical sign last year [Sappy]

Thursday 20 August 11:21:19 UTC 2015

Sappy [link] [39 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » After spending billions to build and maintain a 700mi wall on the border, Mexican rapists and drug runners swim around it [Obvious]

Thursday 20 August 11:20:25 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [143 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » (RIP) Yvonne Craig

Thursday 20 August 11:15:00 UTC 2015

[Link]

Fark.com RSS » Water reclamation worker who admitted to poisoning the water supply has been reassigned. Last seen wearing white makeup and working out of an abandoned warehouse with a gang of colorfully dressed goons [Followup]

Thursday 20 August 11:00:50 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [40 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » What the ideal woman's body looks like in 18 countries. Hint: This explains Botero [Fail]

Thursday 20 August 10:55:37 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [110 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » That an institution with as scam-tastic name as Academy of Art University is a diploma mill conferring worthless degrees should come as no surprise. That they make $300 million a year doing it? Kinda shocking [Obvious]

Thursday 20 August 10:31:49 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [37 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Turn Any Photo Into an Emoji Mosaic

Thursday 20 August 10:30:00 UTC 2015

Will America's love affair with emojis ever end? The latest homage to the emoticons comes in the form of a generator that turns any photograph into a mosaic made up of different emojis. Created by Eric Andrew Lewis, Emoji Mosaic satisfies all your emoji-fying needs. Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Eight ways to simultaneously show off your vacation photos while annoying your friends and neighbors [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 10:16:21 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [19 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » One in ten kids think bananas are made in factories. PAGING KIRK CAMERON [Facepalm]

Thursday 20 August 10:06:17 UTC 2015

Facepalm [link] [47 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A coalition of parents and teachers rally together in an effort to stop Arizona from legalizing marijuana. Just kidding. They're totally for it. "I'm Republican, I'm a Christian. Do I look like a stoner to you?" [Cool]

Thursday 20 August 9:59:18 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [45 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » I am no more. We are now one [Interesting]

Thursday 20 August 9:31:52 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [31 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Hawaii’s Cat Island

Thursday 20 August 9:30:54 UTC 2015

Welcome To Larry Ellison’s Cat Island. The Hawaiian island of Lana’i is home to thousands of feral cats, 425 of which live in a unique shelter.
*
Here’s the Ridiculous Bad Lip Reading of the Republican Debate. We don’t know what they’re talking about, but it sure isn’t politics.
*
New Zealand’s Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Glowing fungus gnat larva look … [Link]

GraphJam » Uses for a Home Telephone

Thursday 20 August 8:54:58 UTC 2015

cell phone,lost,old,outdated,Pie Chart,telephone Graph by: Prowlaflower Tagged: cell phone , lost , old , outdated , Pie Chart , telephone Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Why People are on Crutches

Thursday 20 August 8:54:57 UTC 2015

athletic,crutches,play LoL by: Trixie1184 Tagged: athletic , crutches , play Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » People Who Steal the Most Money

Thursday 20 August 8:54:49 UTC 2015

government identity pay people robbers scams steal thieves - 2019610880 Graph by: Unknown Tagged: government , identity , pay , people , robbers , scams , steal , thieves Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » How'd You Remember?

Thursday 20 August 8:54:44 UTC 2015

Graph by: swimlaxgurl Tagged: birthday , facebook , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Time it takes to use self-checkout at Walmart

Thursday 20 August 8:54:40 UTC 2015

Bar Graph before person self checkout time use Walmart wal mart you - 3215501312 Graph by: organfleisch Tagged: Bar Graph , before , person , self checkout , time , use , Walmart , wal mart , you Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Time Is Fleeting

Thursday 20 August 8:54:36 UTC 2015

Graph by: (via finalellipsis.tumblr.com) Tagged: dance , rhps , rock horror , time warp Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Untitled

Thursday 20 August 8:54:30 UTC 2015

creepy kid education insane school smart LoL by: Unknown Tagged: creepy kid , education , insane , school , smart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Wanna Live Next to Spiderman!

Thursday 20 August 8:54:26 UTC 2015

Fantastic Four,iron man,Maps,shield,Spider-Man,superhero Graph by: (via Dorkly) Tagged: Fantastic Four , iron man , Maps , shield , Spider-Man , superhero Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » That'll Never Happen

Thursday 20 August 8:54:24 UTC 2015

When someone in a movie says that something is unlikely to happen Graph by: Marijuana Tagged: movies , Pie Chart , story Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » They'll Never Notice if I Change the Margins a Little

Thursday 20 August 8:54:21 UTC 2015

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: font , homework , margins , Pie Chart , school Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Relationships For Dummies

Thursday 20 August 8:54:20 UTC 2015

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: best of week , for dummies , marriage , pregnancy , relationships Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Also a Good Indicator of Drunkenness

Thursday 20 August 8:54:19 UTC 2015

bar Bar Graph drunk men women - 4774296320 If I've lost my shoes, it's time to go home. Graph by: scott8919 Tagged: bar , Bar Graph , drunk , men , women Share on Facebook [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Preliminary data showing July 2015 to be the hottest month on Earth in recorded history. Internet's response: "u r crazy al gore" [Scary]

Thursday 20 August 8:01:24 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [218 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Your New Morning Brew: Beer Jelly

Thursday 20 August 7:30:00 UTC 2015

Thanks to a new spread, you can indulge without being judged by your breakfast companions. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Jared Fogle loses another 100 pounds [Followup]

Thursday 20 August 7:27:00 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [137 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » All Together Now

Thursday 20 August 6:45:30 UTC 2015

In the 1890s, touched by Georgia’s generosity in sending supplies to a drought-ridden Midwest, Indianapolis attorney and Union veteran Philander H. Fitzgerald contacted Georgia governor William J. Northen and described a dream he had of a colony in the warm South where Northern veterans might spend their final years. They established a new town, called Fitzgerald, on a parcel of … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Germs from hospital possums are killing babies in Venezuela. Clearly more gorillas are required [Weird]

Thursday 20 August 6:37:00 UTC 2015

Weird [link] [25 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 7 Bygone Practices That Made Going Back to School Even Scarier

Thursday 20 August 5:30:00 UTC 2015

Modern detention is nothing compared to kneeling on peas. [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 20 August 5:15:18 UTC 2015

Today, my husband and I told my parents that I finally managed to conceive. My mom burst into tears of joy and said how great it was that she's finally going to be a "real" grandma, all within earshot of our adopted and now-devastated daughter. FML [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 20 August 4:54:17 UTC 2015

Today, my car is being repaired, so I had to catch a bus to work. When the bus came, the driver pulled toward the curb and gunned it through a large puddle of water, then pulled away and continued down the road, leaving me soaking wet. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 537: "Cosplay and Steampunk" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]

Thursday 20 August 4:01:00 UTC 2015

Farktography [link] [22 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Judge rules that cops, who consumed edibles and made fun of an amputee during their raid on a dispensary, had no expectation of privacy [Followup]

Thursday 20 August 4:00:00 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [154 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If you spot a wallaroo or two hopping along the streets of Tucson, you're not hallucinating [PSA]

Thursday 20 August 3:42:28 UTC 2015

PSA [link] [34 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 20 August 3:14:47 UTC 2015

Today, my sister recorded the sound of me having intense diarrhea, retching at the stench, and eventually breaking down in tears. I only found out when I saw she'd posted it online, with the caption "lol #gaytard #sorrynotsorry". I've never been called a pussy by so many people before. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The unofficial state car for each of the 50 states. Come for Maryland's Mini Clubman, stay for Georgia's Nissan Leaf [Amusing]

Thursday 20 August 2:32:53 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [134 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Not only did he carry a machete in a public place, he also destroyed some of the police's trousers [Amusing]

Thursday 20 August 2:04:02 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Light Up Your Room With a Banana

Thursday 20 August 2:00:00 UTC 2015

These lights are bananas. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man who led police on a high speed chase said he didn't want to get caught because he was cheating on his girlfriend with the female passenger. That and the 10 bags of weed [Dumbass]

Thursday 20 August 1:35:36 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A whole new way to look at wine [Awkward]

Thursday 20 August 1:35:03 UTC 2015

Awkward [link] [44 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Designer Creates Tableware to Help People With Dementia

Thursday 20 August 1:30:00 UTC 2015

Sha Yao was inspired by grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's disease to create something that helped patients eat with ease and dignity. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Most of us learn from an early age to run from danger. Others are born with an instinct to run towards it. Welcome to the world of an Amnesty International crisis response worker [Hero]

Thursday 20 August 1:16:03 UTC 2015

Hero [link] [23 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » julian1 says FML

Thursday 20 August 1:03:04 UTC 2015

Today, I decided to sunbathe in my backyard in an attempt to be healthy. The result? Insect bites over my body. Somehow, despite being fully clothed the entire time, my scrotum also received several bites. FML [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 20 August 1:03:03 UTC 2015

Today, I found out the girl I met online, who I spent hours talking to every day for the past 2 months, and who I fell in love with is actually my gay roomate. He says if I could fall in love with "her", I can fall in love with him. It doesn't work that way, dickhead. FML [Link]

FMyLife » lonelygal69 says FML

Thursday 20 August 1:03:02 UTC 2015

Today, my husband decided he'd rather jerk off to the Wii Fit trainer than have sex with me. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » Eiffel Tower Shape on the Sun Spotted by Photographer

Thursday 20 August 1:00:00 UTC 2015

It was large enough to incinerate Paris—and the rest of Earth. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Madame Tussaud's kindly asks that you stop humping the Nicki Minaj sculpture and posting photos online [Giggity]

Thursday 20 August 0:56:08 UTC 2015

Giggity [link] [58 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » And the "Most Cowardly Purse Snatching" award goes to these two wastes of skin who rob a 76-year-old lady reading the bulletin in the church vestibule. Extra points given for the sucker punch [Sick]

Thursday 20 August 0:55:05 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [51 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Burning Man has been infested with gross, disease-ridden creatures. Also there are a lot of bugs [Creepy]

Thursday 20 August 0:49:05 UTC 2015

Creepy [link] [45 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 5 Nostalgic Throwback Apps To Dumb Down Your Smartphone

Thursday 20 August 0:26:45 UTC 2015

Because sometimes you'd rather play Tamagotchi or Snake instead of Candy Crush. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this break time [Photoshop]

Thursday 20 August 0:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [23 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Visitors Soon Might Be Able to Stay Overnight at Versailles

Thursday 20 August 0:00:00 UTC 2015

The popular tourist destination is possibly getting a hotel. [Link]

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