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 » Macedonia and Greece clash at the border. This is not a repeat from 356 BC, what with all the stun grenades and machine guns obviously [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Following the 'dysfunctional marriage' script to the letter, Best Korea and Worst Korea agree to seek counselling together after their shouting match. Glorious Leader reportedly hoping for awkward make-up sex and pie [Followup]
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FMyLife » cuckoo says FML
Today, I was shopping with my girlfriend, when I saw my best friend. I jokingly did a double-take and said I didn't recognize him with his clothes on. We laughed, talked a bit, then went our separate ways. My girlfriend later dumped me, claiming I'm blatantly gay and cheating on her. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Unforgettable Facts About ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’
Forget everything you thought you knew about this mind-bending romantic dramedy. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man sets world record by eating 17 Big Macs in one hour. What a Moran [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Plant a substance on a woman so you can arrest her on a cocaine charge all to look cool on an episode of COPS? You bet that's a lawsuit [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » High-end toast. $3-$6 a slice. Subby may be crazy, but some of this stuff looks awfully good [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Ever get tired of your Alumni Association calling you for donations? Seems like this guy was [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Thieves steal woman's lawn. Police describe it as green on one side [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Seriously, who would want to steal a peacock? [Weird]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I woke up from a dream in which my girlfriend gave birth to a litter of puppies. I can't even look at her now without getting nauseous. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch 24 Hours of Nonstop Sunlight in Antarctica
For four months every year, the sun never sets. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I showed up to my new job early, hoping to impress my new boss. When he arrived, he walked by me and muttered "Fucking tryhard." FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my coworker called me a liar when I said I've been to New York. This is the same psycho who honestly expects me to believe that she and Brad Pitt have a "thing" and that he secretly communicates with her through interviews on TV. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my sister got promoted to manager at the store we both work at. Since company policy states that siblings can't work at the same store if one of them is a manager, I was let go. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Meet the heroes who were sick of that motherfarking terrorist on that motherfarking train [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » Actual headline: Man spending weekends in jail for eluding police arrested again after police pursuit [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 10 Misconceptions About Things That Kill You
You may want to get your facts straight. You know, just in case. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's not often that a six-car accident ends with a fistfight at a Children's hospital, but here we are [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Explosion rips through Chinese chemical plant. This is not a repeat [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 4 Artists Who Bring 3D Paintings to Life
These 4 artists go beyond simple two-point perspective to create three-dimensional effects with resin. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ISIS taking applications for new 2nd in command. Competitive wage, good benefits, but you need to buy your own life insurance policy [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Dug my key into the side of her pretty little souped up four-wheel drive, but forgot to spellcheck [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 4 Healthy Reasons to Sleep on Your Side
Curl up on your side and use pillows keep your spine aligned. [Link]
FMyLife » FishFlingingMonkey says FML
Today, I was eating and my dog kept bothering me. She kept scratching my legs for food, so I took a large piece of fish from my plate and tossed it out into the hallway. It flew right into my mother's face. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Philly cop: Was it wrong that I threatened to impound the motorist's car if he didn't buy tickets to my police union fundraiser? Should I not have done that? [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Experts studying the California drought: "You ain't seen nothing yet" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Soy sauce, bread, eggs, and other items you're probably storing wrong. Yes, it's *that* debate again, but it's Saturday and things are slow and who wants toast? [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » School counselor tries seducing a student by using the old "I can get you into Harvard" line. Student: "I'm 16 and not into you" [Fail]
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FMyLife » Kaei says FML
Today, I had a box full of crickets in my room. I sealed it up with tape and went to take a shower. When I returned, I found that the box had popped open, releasing almost all of the crickets. I can still hear the chirping. FML [Link]
FMyLife » notwhatithought says FML
Today, the professor I've had a crush on informed me that there's only one way left I could still pass his course. Thinking this was an attempt to flirt with me, I told him I'd do anything he could imagine. He then looked confused when he asked me to write an essay. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Rick Romero says that extortionists now targeting Ashley Madison users. No, really, the article quotes Rick Romero [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » The Faces Behind 7 Famous Voices
These actors preferred to be heard, not seen. [Link]
Mental Floss » What Is Legionnaires' Disease?
The disease got its name after a 1976 outbreak among attendees of an American Legion conference. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Illinois Department of Corrections employee complies with Freedom Of Information Act request, gives out personal data on hundreds of employees to the friend of an incarcerated felon [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this Vietnamese marathon [Photoshop]
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Weird Universe » Put husband under bed, 1907
This sounds like it was straight-up spousal abuse, and the wife got away with it.
The Washington Post – May 24, 1907 [Link]
Mental Floss » The 1990s Video Game Console That Was Way Ahead Of Its Time
We all could have all been playing on a Taito WoWoW. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A little miracle has happened just in time for Caturday, Ruthie Rosemary the cat was left behind as her humans escaped a raging forest fire only to be found five days later when the humans returned and heard a "meow" under a badly burnt truck
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Fark.com RSS » Burning Man is 19 years old. Zozobras – "The Gloomy One" – is 91. Yet "Zozobras" is not "Burning Man" spelled backwards. You can't explain that [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Cab driver finds a bag containing over $10,000 that was left by a passenger. Does the right thing and hand delivers it to the rightful owners [Spiffy]
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GraphJam » Is He Drinking Pabst Ironically, Or Fueling a Crippling Addiction?
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: addiction , Bar Graph , best of week , drinking , hipster , homeless , iPhones , pabst Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Maybe They're an Expert
Graph by: kram-alukes Tagged: answer , best , expert , Pie Chart , yahoo answers Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Perfect Posture
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: computer , posture , sitting Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » 15k For Hitting a Hipster on a Bike
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: driving , joggers , Pie Chart , points Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Mullets
Mullets Graph by: jumjum321 Tagged: hair , mullets , Party , style , trends Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Narnia
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: couch , lost , Pie Chart , remote Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » People Who Have Dreadlocks
LoL by: Unknown Tagged: college , dreadlocks , drugs , Rasatfarians , situational humor Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Nunchuck Uses According to Youtube
Graph by: GateFan Tagged: balls , friends , hit , karate , lessons , nunchucks , Pie Chart , smacking , sparring , spinning , youtube Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Challenge Accepted
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: homework , Memes , Pie Chart , school Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » 16 Little Words and Phrases for Describing Small Amounts
When we’re looking to describe an amount that’s teensy-weensy, the words aren’t precise, but they are folksy and charming. [Link]
Weird Universe » Sew on the Go!
Original article here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Oh hey guys, you have room for a seal being chased by killer whales?" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 10 Cheertastic Terms from 'Bring It On'
Ready? OK! Bring It On cheered into theaters 15 years ago this month. So dust off those pom-poms, squeeze into that sweater, and jump into some cheer slang, pop culture references, and the story behind spanky pants. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We almost buried someone else in your father's grave, so how about a free plot for you when you die as compensation for our mistake? [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » If you're planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale beach, be alert for the mass of mating manatees [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » It was just a matter of time before someone in China thought they were Zeus and started making clouds to sell them [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Denver city attorney sides with jury nullification activists who are suing the city, putting the city attorney at odds with the district attorney who is pressing criminal charges against activists. Clear now? [Weird]
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Mental Floss » Hypnotic Model Trains Spiral Onward
Are you relaxed yet? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Lawyer (with a heart) buys fire truck to fight Washington state wild fires [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Ashley Madison spending in Canada mapped by postal code and per capita: Subby's neighbourhood $1.43 per capita. Parliament Hill area (downtown): $143.09 per capita [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » Murder suspect and carjacker blames Satan, witchcraft [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Thousands of empty skulls found, somehow not Republican [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Holy Toledo! [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » It's as clear as black and white – Rachel Dolezal now claims to be pregnant [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » ♫ When the shark bites ♫ … Florida girl goes back in the water to save a friend [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Jesus paves [Facepalm]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I overheard my husband telling his friend that he wished a zombie apocalypse would happen in real life, so he could take me out back and shoot me without having to worry about going to prison. FML [Link]
FMyLife » fuck says FML
Today, I scolded my son at a buffet after he pointed at an obese woman in a motorized wheelchair and asked how anyone could let themselves get so unhealthy. As I lectured him on genetics and thyroid problems, she rolled past with a plate stacked with an obscene amount of fried food. FML [Link]
Futility Closet » Creative Security
These metal gates, installed at designer Alan Fletcher’s West London studio in 1990, invite a double-take: The railings are formed from the letters of the alphabet, adapted from a condensed wood typeface of the late 19th century. The letters are mounted on two pairs of extended hinges, with the base of the Q forming the gate stop. Reportedly local police … [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my roommate borrowed my laptop. An hour later, I took it back and went to class. In the middle of the lecture, I opened it to type some notes, only for porn to play at full volume. I panicked and slammed the lid shut but it kept playing, right up until I yanked the battery out. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Admit it, you would commit moving violations just so you can get pulled over by this beauty [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » San Pedro Fishy Fark Party Sept 26th, 6pm [FarkParty]
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Fark.com RSS » Federal state of emergency declared for Washington state; mass evacuation order, all hands, National Guard called in to assist fire crews, volunteers needed to augment evacuation effort, and may God have mercy on your mortal souls [Scary]
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Mental Floss » WWI Centennial: A Defeat Foretold
The First World War was an unprecedented catastrophe that shaped our modern world. Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 198th installment in the series. August 21, 1915: A Defeat Foretold “He looked at me sideways with a very odd expression on his face,” Winston Churchill later wrote of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Don't inject Viagra into your penis [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » It looks like enough money's been raised for first patient to head off to that full-body transplant [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Entire Movies Compressed Into Colorful Barcodes
It's a way of viewing your favorite films like never before. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Delicious Nutella-Based Dessert Hacks
Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than Peggy Wang’s new book, Dessert & Booze Hacks, which provides 75 recipes that are as easy as they are delicious (which is to say: very). [Link]
Mental Floss » Reality-Bending Timelapses of Cities in Tilt-Shift
Spoonfilm's series "Little Big World" makes cities look like adorable dollhouse worlds. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Sound of Running Water Puts Beavers in the Mood to Build
This one weird trick can help you exploit a beaver's natural instincts. [Link]
Mental Floss » Building a Puking Robot—For Science
Norovirus infects as many as 21 million people each year—and scientists are building vomiting machines to figure out how it spreads. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, after months of taking care of my grandma after a surgery, the doctors gave her a clean bill of health and I finally got to sleep in my own bed. She passed away while I was at home. FML [Link]
FMyLife » MyBallsForSaleOnEbay says FML
Today, I screamed like a little girl and scrambled to climb atop the toilet seat when I saw a cockroach running around our bathroom. My 5-year-old nephew came in, slapped it to death and said not to be scared, because he'll always protect me. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Atomic Truths About 'Repo Man'
Alex Cox’s cult classic was almost too weird to live, but too great to die. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Transylvanian Amusement Park is 400 Feet Below Ground
Housed in a centuries-old converted salt mine, the only thing this park is lacking is sunlight. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Christian vlogger Sam Rader has another surprise for his wife: his paid Ashley Madison account [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Federal agent shot in NYC outside federal building, frugal suspect saves the court's time and money with self-inflicted headshot [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this 1994 Internet demonstration [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Whales off the Alaskan Coast Are Dying in Alarming Numbers
The death toll in the past few months is three times higher than normal. [Link]
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