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 » Semi driver wanted for hit, hit, hit, hit and run accidents after striking four bridges along I-25 in Denver [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Pick the Correct Word for Each Definition
You can do this. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bad: screaming baby. Good: breastfeed him to calm him down. Bad: while driving on I-5 [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » This guy went full potato salad. You never go full potato salad [Florida]
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Mental Floss » The Swedish Tax Agent Who Has Aggregated the Best Music of All Time
Henrik Franzon has ranked the best 1,000 artists, 3,000 albums, and 6,000 songs of all time. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Okay: Flipping off your baby. Not Okay: Flipping off other people's babies [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Also known as the Frito-Lay market expansion map [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 12 Nosy Facts About 'Chinatown'
Despite the advice given in its last line of dialogue, the one thing you can't do with 'Chinatown' is forget it [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Don't taze me, drone [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Amazing Images of NASA Launching Balloons to Study Electron Rain
Of course one got stuck in a tree. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hipster ghosts manifest themselves in Sydney real estate ad, tell potential house buyers they won't be able to listen to any music or enjoy any beer without being silently judged by the spirit world [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Balloons Are Made
We've come a long way since the days of inflated animal bladders. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: Milkshake vs Smoothie.. Which drinkable treat wins? Give us your best combination for something healthy, something decadent, or both [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Tomato, Tomahto: It's All the Same at the World's Largest Organized Food Fight
The festival, La Tomatina, celebrated its 70th anniversary this year. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Though I Do Know Enough Not to Call Somebody “a Mix”
Office drone #1: Hey, did you know the new guy was a mix? Yeah, he's half Haitian and half Mexican.
Office drone #2: Really, no way!
Office drone #1: Yeah, really!
Office drone #2: Hmmm, shows what I know about people, I thought he was white. Madison Ave
New York City, New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …I'm Conducting a Survey for Church.
Teenage girl to pregnant teenage girl: So was your mom a porn star when she was married to your dad? Shelton, Washington Overheard by: I just drive [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Or We'll Think You Hate Freedom.
Office manager: Dude, you can't stick boobs on your drawers. Canberra
Australia [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Why the President Stopped Conducting His Own Transactions
Customer: I need to send an international wire transfer for 1,000 euros please.
Teller: Okay, let me check…yeah, we can do that. How much is that in money?
Customer: Excuse me?
Teller: How much is that in money?
Customer: Do you mean how much is it in US dollars?
Teller: Yeah, how much is it in money? Nashville, Tennessee Overheard by: Currency Expert [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Oooooh… Who looks like a castle not under the sea? [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Dangerously hot weather to hit California's Bay Area today: "A scorcher is predicted even in San Francisco with temperatures expected to hit 81 degrees." Whoa, 81 degrees? Stay safe, everyone [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Illegal loggers cut down much of the last Monarch butterfly wintering habitat in Mexico [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » That low rumble in the frozen section is the 9th annual stampede for pumpkin cheesecake ice cream [Cool]
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FMyLife » jack says FML
Today, due to medication I am taking that causes constipation, I have become all too accustomed to using a disposable rubber glove to dig crap out of my own butthole. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anon says FML
Today, I was telling my coworker that I was considering quitting the shady, 50-shades-of-scum business we work at. He snitched to our boss, who quickly fired me on bullshit charges of incompetence, theft, and workplace bullying. I guess I'm not getting a good reference from him. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chick-Fil-A closed after health inspectors find creatures with 2 more legs than a cow [Florida]
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Mental Floss » 15 Freewheelin' Facts About Bob Dylan
The legendary artist formerly known as Robert Zimmerman has spent the past five decades trying to keep a low profile. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hawaii: Aloha gas and oil. Don't let the door hit you in the grass skirt. Aloha renewable energy, Mahana [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » The Dismaland advert is bleak and soul-destroying and we still can't get tickets [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » New Stationmaster of the Kishi train station in Wakayama, Japan reacts to her appointment by publicly licking her privates [Strange]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Marilyn's Time in the Psych Ward
“If you are going to treat me like a nut I’ll act like a nut” Read Marilyn Monroe’s description of the time she spent in a psychiatric ward. * Your move, Homeowners Association: These people decided to forgo the typical front lawn decorations (a birdbath, maybe a cement swan) and just go for the “two gigantic metal dinosaurs” look. * … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » An Apple today put a burglar away [Interesting]
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The Onion » Sports News in Brief: Majority Of NFL Players Say They Wouldn’t Let Their Son Play Preseason Football
NEW YORK—As concerns about the health risks involved for youth players continue to rise, a new poll revealed Thursday that a growing majority of NFL players would not allow their sons to play preseason football. “Now that we know how dangerous it really is, how could I in good conscience let my 7-year-old son go out there and play in … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Today's confusing headline: "Sleeping Mom Destroys Home After Leaving Food On Stove" [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this sheep shipment [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 1894 Time Capsule Contains Intact Bottle of Whisky
Whoever put together this time capsule had their priortities in order. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Awww hell of course you cash in your whole pension and travel the world if you're told you have cancer and six months to live …it's not like you're going to need it later in life [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Remote hermitage now accepting applications for hermit. Note that this is presented for informational purposes only, as they require someone 'pure in spirit' and well, this is Fark [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » He was one bad-ass mother farker: Frank E. Petersen Jr., who fought oppressive racism to become the first black aviator and the first black general in the Marine Corps has died at age 83 [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » "Sexiled" now THERE's a back to school word for you [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » Millions in diamonds vanish from FOЯT КИOЖ [Fail]
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Mental Floss » Tips For Staying Awake and Alert That Don't Involve Caffeine
Cue up the cat videos next time you're fading at your desk—they're among the best non-caffeinated ways to get an energy boost. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What would happen if a tsunami hit the Mediterranean? Well here's a map that you can wade through to see … just bring your tsunami galoshes [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 15 Facts You Might Not Know About the Taj Mahal
For starters, there's a conspiracy theory about it's origin. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What has a green marijuana bud for a head, sports six-pack abs and wears a cape? Buddie, the Marijuana Mascot [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » Man hospitalized after eating three boiled toads to treat his skin disease probably should have tried the Eye of Newt soup first [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » There's drunk, there's "Go to your room" drunk, and then there "Jump overboard into Lake Michigan" drunk [Scary]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Responsible Gun Owner Keeps Firearms Safely Locked Away Where Only He Can Get Them During Mental Breakdown
GREENVILLE, SC—Insisting there is no way anyone else would be able to get ahold of the weapons in his home, local gun owner Kevin Williamson told reporters Thursday he always keeps his firearms securely locked away where only he can access them during a severe mental breakdown. “Owning firearms comes with serious responsibilities, which is why I store each of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Prince George's County Parks and Recreation centers: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Six-year-old girl being sued for €38,000 after causing skiing accident, faces terrible prospect of having her future allowances garnished [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Do you have a date with Destiny? The cops want to have a word with you [Asinine]
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The Onion » American Voices: National Zoo Panda Cub Dies
The smaller of the two panda cubs born to Mei Xiang last weekend at the National Zoo has died despite the medical team’s best efforts to save it, the second of Mei Xiang’s cubs to die in three years. What do you think?
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The Onion » News: Scott Walker Watches Candidates Emerge Shaken From GOP’s Female Experience Simulator
WASHINGTON—Waiting in line and nervously watching as, one by one, his fellow presidential candidates took their turn inside the machine, Gov. Scott Walker told reporters Thursday that the GOP Female Experience Simulator had so far left every contender for the party’s nomination disoriented, confused, and deeply distressed.According to Walker, the 16 male candidates sat restlessly in folding chairs that had … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New studies show that many drivers don't even use most of the advanced tech features of their cars, like voice-activated GPS or automatic parking. Although, to be fair, if you need to use automatic parking, you shouldn't be driving at all [Ob
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Mental Floss » MIT Hires a Robot Bartender
Researchers at MIT have invented a robot bartender and waiters to bring them ice-cold beers as they work. It might sound like a collegiate stunt from 1985’s Real Genius, but the project serves a scientific purpose: Not only do the robots deliver cans of frosty Yuengling to thirsty researchers, but they also make real-time decisions about the best way to … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Peruvian police prevail in pursuit of plucky penguin [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Daycare center discovers 5 year olds aren't all that picky about what bus lines they get into [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » The new Tesla is so good, it broke the Consumer Reports rating system with a score of 103% [Cool]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Nation To Try Channeling Outrage Over Gun Control Into Issue That Can Actually Be Addressed
WASHINGTON—Reasoning that it would likely be a much better use of their time and effort, exasperated citizens across the nation announced plans Thursday to try channeling their current outrage over the country’s lack of effective gun control into an issue that can actually be addressed. “We’ve felt this collective indignation so many times before and it’s come to nothing, so … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: House of Cards
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Fark.com RSS » Army of macaques protect Chinese Air Force by destroying birds' nests. All parts of that sentence are true [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » It's been 3,594 days since Florida was struck by a hurricane. Can they make it 3,595? [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman, dogs, injured in rollover crash. This is why it takes a professional to train a dog, people [Scary]
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Mental Floss » "Bruh" and "Manspreading" Added by Oxford Dictionaries in Latest Update
Linguists can be divided into two camps: prescriptivists and descriptivists. The former believe that there is a “correct” language (i.e. proper English) that should inform all usage. Descriptivists think that language should be defined by how people actually use it. For example, descriptivists are cool with the fact that OxfordDictionaries.com has added the word “awesomesauce” to its free online dictionary, … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're going to propose to your girlfriend on a pier over the ocean, be sure to hold on tightly to the ring [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Could a Seed Bank Be Called Into Action to Save Florida’s Orange Trees?
A fast-spreading bacterial disease might someday destroy the citrus industry. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Australian bar sparks outrage after using naked women as fruit platters. Apparently there weren't enough low carb options (possibly Not safe for work) [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Ignoring a Federal order, Kentucky clerk refuses gay couple a wedding license for a third time [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Reuters employee sends random email to all 30,000+ employees at the company. ReplyAll-larity ensues Bonus: 'Recall Message' was used too [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 17 Clues About Puzzlemaster Will Shortz
There's more to the famed wordsman than just crosswords. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Meet the homeschooling lobbyists that made one state legislator claim "they make the anti-vaxxers seem rational" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » If you overlay the Shanghai Composite Index onto a map of Virginia, it matches almost perfectly. What does it mean? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Josh Duggar continues his climb into Tiger Woods/Charlie Sheen territory, checks off the 'sex with a porn star' box [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » Hmm…what's that weird "tap tap tap" noise coming from the bedroom window? OMG KILL IT WITH FIRE, LOTS AND LOTS OF FIRE [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 10 Misconceptions About Space
This week, Elliott sets the record straight about some common space myths. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Youngest recipient of double-hand transplant returns home from hospital. Thumbs up [Followup]
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The Onion » Video: Onion Explains: Global Nuclear Proliferation
How close has the nuclear-armed world come to a descending into outright global catastrophe? The Onion explains nuclear proliferation.
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Fark.com RSS » ISIS recruiter linked to Texas cartoon contest attack targeted in drone strike. No word if he died with a 'FOOOM' or 'KABLAAAM' [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » It's not everyday you go wandering around and find two Torino Cobras in a brush [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » "They lived" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » This Skydiving Spider Can Target You From Above
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird … it's a plane … it's a Selenops. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Teenager shows his friends his brand new Air Jordans. His friends promptly steal them [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Wake up SHEEPLE, war has almost broken out between Russia and the US 66 times in the last 18 months and your government has been keeping you in the dark …until now [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Mounting gay marriage friction prior to pope's visit [Giggity]
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Mental Floss » Grave Sightings: William McKinley
Get up close and personal with the 25th president's final resting place: a 96-foot tall memorial in Canton, Ohio. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » People of the world need to learn a little about culture from the people of Beijing, because having fake bean sprouts grow out of your head is now a thing there [Weird]
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FMyLife » smyp says FML
Today, I was going down the elevator in my dorm and a friend joined on another floor. He then thought it was a good time to tell me that he slept with my girlfriend when the elevator got stuck. Worst 40 minutes of my life. FML [Link]
FMyLife » philip708 says FML
Today, I helped an old man who fell over. Turns out he was drunk and had pissed himself. He decided to thank me with a hug. FML [Link]
The Onion » Infographic: A Look At The Class Of 2019
This year’s incoming college freshmen will comprise the graduating class of 2019, with the majority of students born in the year 1997. Here are some facts and figures about these students and their worldview:Most were only 12 years old when 2009 happened
64th consecutive generation to save Texas Instruments from bankruptcy
They have never known a time when the majestic woolly mammoth … [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Back-to-School Facts About 'Welcome Back, Kotter'
Forty years ago, the Sweathogs arrived for class. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Subway is re-launching its investigation into how much the company knew, if anything, about Jared Fogle's improprieties after numerous women claim they informed the company about his comments about boys and girls as young as 12 [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » Airport staff: Sir, we need to look inside your boots. Passenger: That's a crock. Airport staff: Yes it is. Male saltwater croc by the looks [Awkward]
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Fark.com RSS » George Zimmerman, Fark's favorite ground-stander, tweeted his opinion of yesterday's shooting in Virginia with the quiet dignity and grace we've come to expect of him [Followup]
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The Onion » News in Brief: ISIS Operatives Destroy Hofner Bass Guitar Signed By Paul McCartney
AL-BUKAMAL, SYRIA—Calling it another heinous act designed to shock the conscience, international experts confirmed Thursday that members of the Islamic terrorist group ISIS recently destroyed a Hofner bass guitar signed by music legend Paul McCartney. “It is nothing short of a tragedy to see extremists callously rob the world of this priceless piece of Fab Four memorabilia,” said historian James … [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: Hubble Telescope Discovers Giant Amelia Earhart Statue On Distant Planet
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The Onion » American Voices: Drug-Resistant ‘Super Lice’ On The Rise
A new strain of lice immune to over-the-counter treatments has many parents worried as they send their children back to school this week, with 25 states nationwide reporting the presence of the “super lice” so far. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » Why Do I Gag When Someone Else Barfs?
The reality behind the reflex. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Two female passengers brawl on Jet Blue flight using pepper spray and an eyebrow razor. At least neither one had a water bottle [Giggity]
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Mental Floss » The Mystery of Knut the Polar Bear's Death Has Finally Been Revealed
Scientists have discovered the missing piece in Knut's tragic story. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman sues adult movie company after she unknowingly let her brother enjoy the coming attraction [Satire]
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Fark.com RSS » LAPD to start wearing body cams on Monday. But what they really want to do is direct [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Her Majesty The Queen in all her royal frippery [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » U.S. children outweigh those in Canada. Although we may fall behind in the classroom, apparently we still beat Canadian kids when it comes to the cafeteria [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » People are outraged by the NY Daily News' front-page showing the VA reporter being shot. Tag is for the NY Daily News (warning: link contains Not safe for work shooting pic) [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 12 Lesser-Known Wham-O Products You Have to See to Believe
The makers of the Hula Hoop would also like to interest you in a bomb shelter. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Men Who Invented Fun: A History of Wham-O
A peek inside the zaniest toy factory in American history. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This year's additions to the Oxford dictionary are weak sauce unless you're a fat shaming Redditor [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Angry elephant kills trainer, steals three Chinese tourists [Awkward]
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Fark.com RSS » Kentucky man convicted of drug crime grabs bailiff's gun and kills himself after sentencing. If only the bailiff had been armed he could have stopped this senseless shooting [Sad]
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Weird Universe » Brains and Bust Size — one medical opinion
Back in 1964, Dr. Erwin O. Strassmann of Houston kicked up a controversy by suggesting there was a correlation in women between bust size and I.Q. And he managed to get his opinion published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Kingsport Times-News – Aug 30, 1964
Curious to see exactly what he said, I tracked down his article. Turns out he was an … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You have no idea how groovy of a place Iran was in the 1970s before the Revolution. But maybe these photos can help you understand [Cool]
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Weird Universe » The Animation of Joop Geesink
We marvel at films like Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, or Wallace and Gromit, in which, during a given scene, one or two puppets might be in motion. I can't fathom the amount of work that Joop Geesink went through to create his films.
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Mental Floss » What's the Difference Between Aluminum and Aluminium?
A little peer pressure goes a long way in the chemistry world. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Thin young women more attractive than older fat women is the conclusion of a major scientific study funded by the Romero Institute [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » House of Cards
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FMyLife » tortureromoretorture says FML
Today, after twelve straight hours of work, my fourteen year old son surprised me with a broken window and a cracked TV. He said, "I was swatting away a fly." FML [Link]
FMyLife » Afroman720 says FML
Today, I planned on telling the girl I like that I have feelings for her. What I didn't plan on was having a panic attack and whispering "I really like you!" super creepily and immediately saying "bye" and running away in shame. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Science Behind Antarctica's Blood Falls
Iron-rich brine from a subglacial lake accounts for Blood Falls' creepy crimson hue. [Link]
Mental Floss » A Beautiful Townhouse With a Garden on Each Floor
Japanese architect Ryue Nishizawa designed a five story townhouse covered in plantlife. [Link]
FMyLife » aaaaaaaaasssssssssssssss says FML
Today, I was washing my face like I normally do. My mom walked by as I was wiping my face and said "That's the washcloth I use to wipe my ass!" My dad and brothers are now only addressing me as "Assface." FML [Link]
FMyLife » Ananimus says FML
Today, I overheard my boyfriend of two years saying he only dates me because "sometimes jerking off just ain't good enough". FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I told my boyfriend I had to go out and that I'd be back later. He asked where I was going. "To see my other boyfriend," I chuckled, smiling. He took it seriously and wouldn't believe it was just a joke. I'm pretty sure I'm now single. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Treadmill Speed of Guy Next to Me
Graph by: bsewcicma Tagged: arrives , attractive , exercise , impress , leaves , minutes , show off , speed , treadmill , warm up , woman Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Buying PC Games
Graph by: Orionssock Tagged: cheap , computer , expensive , fun , games , handle , horrible , out , PC , play , sold , stock , venn diagram , video games Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » What Customers Are Doing When their Pizza Arrives
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: customers , door , food , hand , money , pizza , TV , waiting , watching Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » At Least They Finally Got Rid of Clippy
Graph by: jstohler Tagged: clippy , computers , F1 , help , Microsoft Office , Pie Chart Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » I Should Probably Get This Tattooed Somewhere
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Ramping Up the Star Wars Hype
Target’s ad for Star Wars merchandise contains neither movie clips nor images of the new merchandise. It will still get you excited about Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, because it will remind you of a time when you loved Star Wars.
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The Force Awakens to force other movies off IMAX screens for a month. The seventh Star Wars movie … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you really want to increase property value, hope that a Hipster-Yuppie grocery store moves into your neighborhood [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Right now the US Coast Guard only has one Icebreaker. And that involves asking a woman what the name of her high school mascot was [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » You have no idea how much dirt there is in your dust [Sick]
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Mental Floss » 10 Facts About Krakatoa's 1883 Eruption
This eruption—one of the most powerful and devastating eruptions in modern history—had effects worldwide. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » One of the two new baby pandas at the National Zoo has died [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » For this student, the rent is too damn high [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Staring Into Someone's Eyes For 10 Minutes Can Cause Hallucinations, Study Says
Staring into someone's eyes for 10 seconds? Romantic. Staring into someone's eyes for 10 straight minutes? Kind of creepy—and, apparently, hallucinogenic. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It turns out when you buy a lifetime warranty for a product, it only covers the span of the product's life, not the span of your life [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » 14 Bizarre College Donations and the Strings Attached
For most of us, college donations entail little more than occasionally dropping a small check in the mail after receiving repeated pleas for cash from our alma maters. Some people, though, tend to be a bit more individualistic with their generosity. Let's take a look at some of the quirkier donations schools have received:1. Bequest Puts Jocks on the [Link]
Fark.com RSS » After the Boy Scouts vote to admit gay scout leaders; Mormons decide they are not gonna take their ball and go home after all [Followup]
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Futility Closet » In a Word
thersitical
adj. abusive, foul-mouthed, reviling In his Recollections of the Civil War, Charles Anderson Dana called Union general Andrew Atkinson Humphreys “one of the loudest swearers that I ever knew.” “The men of distinguished and brilliant profanity in the war were General Sherman and General Humphreys — I could not mention any others that could be classed with them. General … [Link]
Mental Floss » Book-Scented Candles for Bibliophiles
Yes, your apartment can smell like a library—even if it's too small for one. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you have a semi-automatic rifle on this week's shopping list at Walmart, I have some disappointing news [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Comment card from Yellowstone Park visitors: "Our visit was wonderful but we never saw any bears. Please train your bears to be where guests can see them. This was an expensive trip to not get to see bears" [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 10 Superlative Facts About Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records has been taking note of superlative records for 60 years now. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 538: "Bird's the Word" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]
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Mental Floss » An Airport in the UK is Offering Meals Designed to Make You Happier
You probably won’t board your flight any more chipper, though. [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 Things You Can Still Do With a First-Gen iPad (Hint: Not Much)
How to best enjoy your $499 desk clock. [Link]
Weird Universe » Fascinating Illusion
Its awesome how realistic this looks when it is finished and fascinating how it is done as well. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What could be more tasteless than an American dentist shooting a lion just for fun? Not sure, but a $100 Lion-Killer Dentist Halloween costume complete with a blood-spattered smock and lion head has go to be at least a close second [Murica]
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Mental Floss » Crows and Ravens Are Experts in Self-Restraint
Another reason to love/fear crows. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Raise your hand if you think it's a bad idea to drape a live rattlesnake around your neck for a selfie [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » World's Oldest Flower Likely Lived Among the Dinosaurs
Earth's possible "first flower" doesn't have roots or petals, but it might be able to tell us a myriad of things about our own evolution and the future of pollination. [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Bumpy Facts About ‘All About Eve’
At the age of 65, the backstage showbiz drama remains caustically funny and eerily timeless. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're a ricer looking to vent out your road rage on someone, watch for other drivers with dash cameras. And please, don't put your phone number on the back window [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » The Time Icelandic Environmentalists Teamed Up With Elves
Environmentalists protested the development of a road on both environmental and mystical grounds. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man dies from car crash he had 50 years ago. How slow was he driving? [Strange]
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Mental Floss » A New Crayfish Species Is Named After Edward Snowden
A new crayfish species is named for the NSA whistleblower. [Link]
FMyLife » chiara says FML
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me. I spent the day sobbing in my bedroom and talking shit about him on Facebook after blocking him. He ended up changing his mind and calling me, asking me to take him back. Now I have to awkwardly explain to everyone that we're back together. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Only 0.2% of the 5.5 million female profiles on Ashley Madison belonged to actual, real women: "The overwhelming majority of men using Ashley Madison weren't having affairs. They were paying for a fantasy" [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Theme: An accident waiting to happen [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » A 500-Year-Old Royal Murder Mystery May Soon Be Solved
This historian thinks she can solve one of Britain's most infamous murder cases. [Link]
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