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 » Consider but decide against joining ISIS? That'll be 30 years in prison [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Sheep drive leaves many satisfied smiles behind [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Possible 'Superhenge' Found Less Than Two Miles From Stonehenge
One of history's greatest unsolved mysteries has just gotten more mysterious. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And they absolutely will not stop, ever, until you use a sink drain stopper [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » 7 Decidedly Delicious Mascots
The collegiate figureheads aren't your average icons and cheerleaders—they get their strength from the mighty food pyramid. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this sign [Photoshop]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I saw a dick for the first time in my life, on the early morning crowded train headed for work. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my neighbor pointed to me and said to his best friend, "This motherfucker still lives with his mama. That's why he can't get no pussy." I'm thirty. My neighbor is eleven, and correct. FML [Link]
FMyLife » teenagesyndrome says FML
Today, while working at a wedding reception, I caught a couple getting touchy in the back of the room, but I swept it under the rug. Apparently, they didn't like getting caught, and reported me to my boss, claiming sexual harassment. I now have to attend social sensitivity training once a week. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It takes a lot of talent to hit two people with a foul ball, but nevertheless it happened to this elderly couple watching a Marlins game. At least something got hit that day [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » The bridges are in such bad shape in Missouri, transportation officials are recommending commuters ford the river to get to work [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Drone kills two British men in "self defense." Apparently the drone feared for its life [Unlikely]
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Futility Closet » Brotherly Harmony
In the backing vocals on “Paperback Writer” (1:02 above), John and George are singing “Frère Jacques.” Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
The Onion » Editorial Cartoon: Hexed Message
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Mental Floss » Cisco’s Default Hold Music Was Written By a 16-Year-Old Computer Nerd
If this music sounds familiar, you're not alone. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Kim Davis: My incarceration is illegal because I was not specifically told that a federal judge can put you in the pokey for disobeying him. They also didn't specifically tell me water could make you wet [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Go home car, you're drunk [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » In Chicago, it's not "Don't cry over spilled milk," it's "Don't murder someone over spilled beer" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Australians don't just have convict DNA, they might also have a little Confederate DNA [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Old first day of school warning: "Do not accept rides or candy from this man." New first day of school warning: "Do not accept bus rides or candy from this man" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Sesame Street abandons all semblance of an educational show and goes straight to propaganda with new puppet: Donald Grump [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » 15 Things You Might Not Know About the Sphinx
It's not technically a sphinx. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The government of China issues a stern warning about the dark side. Of mooncakes [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Women in Hong Kong embark on a light diet [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Having trouble sleeping? Pay two bills and call me in the morning [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Finally a public radio story for the rest of us: Vermont's top speed trap officer explains how he does it [PSA]
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FMyLife » Tag says FML
Today, a male friend of mine tried to kiss me. When I shoved him away and demanded to know what the fuck he was doing, he said he didn't think I was really a lesbian because I went on a date with a guy. Once. Over 15 years ago. FML [Link]
FMyLife » tessie94 says FML
Today, my boyfriend thought I was going to ask him if we wanted children together. Instead of talking about it, he pretended to have a violent seizure and die. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Waitress gets a 6% tip on a $500 bill. Wait, correction … make that a 600% tip on a $500 bill [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Share Their Most Adorable Animal Photos With #Cuteoff
In the animal kingdom, cuteness knows no bounds. [Link]
The Onion » Slideshow: The Week In Pictures – Week Of September 7, 2015
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Fark.com RSS » That's not a Stonehenge. THIS is a Stonehenge [Interesting]
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Weird Universe » Right to Compulsory Education
As far as I know, the terminology that compulsory education is a "right" continues to be used by international organizations, although it does sound vaguely Orwellian. The wikipedia page on Compulsory Education notes that the idea that children should be forced to go to school has a long history of controversy and has been criticized on the grounds that "it … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Germany is going to shell out $6.6 billion to pay for all those refugees seeking a better life outside Syria [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Yankees complete their march through Atlanta unimpeded, Kermit in yet another relationship that isn't kosher, and a third eye and/or testicle on the forehead: a few of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 8/30 – 9/5 [FarkBlog]
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Fark.com RSS » Some young women would give their right arms to be models. Meet Rebekah Marine who didn't have a choice [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this mission [Photoshop]
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Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 72: The Strange Misadventures of Famous Corpses
What do René Descartes, Joseph Haydn, and Oliver Cromwell have in common? All three lost their heads after death. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast, we’ll run down a list of notable corpses whose parts have gone wandering. We’ll also hear readers chime in on John Lennon, knitting, diaries and Hitchcock, and puzzle over why a pilot … [Link]
Mental Floss » The First Guests on 25 Late-Night Talk Shows
As Stephen Colbert takes over 'The Late Show,' here's a look at the very first guests of other late night shows. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man rows his 817-pound pumpkin right into the Guinness world book of record [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Horse's ass shoves 28 packages of horse up his ass [Dumbass]
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Weird Universe » Follies of the Madmen #259
Original ad here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Want to know why cyclists are so embraced in Copenhagen? It's because Copenhagen cyclists actually know how to stop for a red light [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Labor Day, the Musical
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FMyLife » Anon says FML
Today, my ex-fiancée's new boyfriend phoned me to ask what her ring size is. FML [Link]
FMyLife » NotASportsGuy says FML
Today, I started my new job. The first thing my coworkers asked me is what football team I like. When I told them I didn't really like sports, they immediately stopped talking to me and haven't since, even when I ask them work-related questions. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my older brother offered me a cigarette. I took it and barely took a drag before he socked me in the arm and lectured me for taking the offer. He's an alcoholic, and smokes daily. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cops search a man's car and find marijuana based on the grounds that he was driving barefoot [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » Bugs and Beasts Before the Law
The strange world of medieval animal trials. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man sells 47 bottles of vodka to nightclub. Turns out to be antifreeze. That's cold, man [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Contestants in the Miss Flora-Bama 2015 Labor Day Weekend Bikini Contest are doing their best to help make sure the South rises again [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » ♫ Oh, what a feeling ♫ Feces falling from the ceiling ♫ [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » The KKK just called to tell you you're being a racist prick [Sick]
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Mental Floss » 10 Mysteries of the Human Microbiome Revealed
Your body hosts trillions of microbes—mainly bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That's (mostly) a good thing. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Finally, male contraceptive to be available within three years. *clicks link* NOPE [Scary]
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GraphJam »
Graph by: amusselm Tagged: Bar Graph , concert , coughing , FF , forte , music levels , piano , pp , symphony Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Chance of having a graph complained about
LoL by: canaryngoldfish Tagged: complain , graphjam , murphys law , obscure , typos Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Confidence in Ability to Be President Is the First Disqualification
Graph by: snakebarnes Tagged: best of week , political , politics , presidential campaign , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » 7 Days a Week
Graph by: (via loldwell) Tagged: flow chart Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » The Breakfast of Champions
Graph by: atruestoryfiend Tagged: beer , breakfast , college , Pie Chart , ramen , students , truancy story Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Things Said Just Prior to an Accident
Graph by: ten-eight-cious Tagged: accidents , beer , cars , driving , god , hold on , hurt , save , watch out , youtube Share on Facebook
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GraphJam »
Graph by: Jzzkc Tagged: axl rose , Bandana Addiction , guns n roses , Hair Plugs , paradise city , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Responses To Me Dancing
Graph by: GraphComedy Tagged: chicks , dancing , dig , on , Pie Chart , responses , shirt Share on Facebook
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GraphJam »
Graph by: Hager Tagged: Death , future , Germany , last week was sad , Paul the Octopus , Pie Chart , psychic , world cup Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Your Voice Would Be High Pitch Too If Your Pants Were That Tight
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bee gees , best of week , high pitch , Pie Chart , staying alive , tight pants Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » How time is spent at work on Fridays.
Graph by: Whisperia Tagged: bar , computer , fantasy , FRIDAY , internet , lolcats , lunch , surfing , thinking , weekend , work , youtube Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » Lion-killing Minnesota dentist comes out of hiding, plans to return to work [Misc]
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Mental Floss » 12 Ruthless Facts About 'Wolf Hall'
Hilary Mantel's cunning novel details Cromwell’s rise from blacksmith’s son to right-hand man of Henry VIII. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Urine trouble if you think it's a good idea to relieve yourself between subway cars [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Wearing Black Makes You Look Sexy, Smart, and Confident, Poll Confirms
An overwhelming majority of both men and women claimed they felt best in black. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, the girl I've gone on two dates with showed up at my house with several boxes of her stuff, expecting to move in. FML [Link]
FMyLife » ballthlete says FML
Today, the girl I like at work surprised me in the otherwise empty break room. She caught me taking part in what might as well have been the Ball-Scratching Olympics. I didn't notice she was behind me until she cleared her throat to get my attention. Shit. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I told my best friend she looked great in the dress she was wearing. My boyfriend overheard and is now convinced I'm a lesbian. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Not so much NOPE NOPE NOPE as NEIGH NEIGH NEIGH [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » If you have one of these ten jobs, it will take you 100 years to save up for a house [PSA]
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Mental Floss » Pear Grows from Flower to Fruit in One Minute (Time-Lapse)
Eight weeks of pear growth in one minute. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When mild mannered octogenarian Stephen Scaife becames frustrated by weeds, he becomes … Spader-man [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this unusual trio [Photoshop]
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