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 » Dr. Peter Johnson, OBGYN, has license suspended for sexual addiction after getting way too deep into his job [Weeners]
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Mental Floss » This Elegant Pavilion Is Made Of 10,000 Recycled BIC Pens
You'd never know this gorgeous crystalline netting was made of an everyday office supply. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Red Bull gives you WIIINGS…and 8-10 years for kidnapping [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Russian satellites to be launched into space on board Satan [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » These 3D Printable Habitats Were Designed for Life on Mars
Here are the finalists of NASA's 3D printable design contest. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I went to visit my senile grandma, since she's ill and nobody else in the family visits her. I ended up having to sit through a long rant about the Illuminati, black people, and how we'd have a cure for the common cold already if it weren't for "those god damned foreigners". FML [Link]
FMyLife » TheNewGuy03 says FML
Today, while playing with a group of kids at the school where I work, I heard an immense rip. I looked down and recoiled in shock as I noticed a gaping maw in my pants stretching from my ass to my left kneecap. I had to finish the rest of the day and walk home like that. FML [Link]
FMyLife » mother teresa was a cunt says FML
Today, I baked some brownies and after my mom ate one, I joked that I put weed in them. Turns out the placebo effect's a bitch, because she quickly started acting high as a kite. One bitch fit later, the brownies are in the trash and I'm grounded until I tell her where I bought the "weed". FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Whovians Beware: Daleks are Invading London Metro Stations
Their appearance coincides with the season nine premiere of 'Doctor Who.' [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chicken struck by car, reasons for crossing road undetermined [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » "Can you hear me now? Hello? Is this thing on?" [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Whataburger employee learns Whataifiring is after jokingly refusing to serve two cops [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 11 Bloodthirsty Facts About 'Little Shop of Horrors'
At first, the horrifically hilarious musical remake wasn't a huge hit. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Gross AL judge wants to have special privileges to defy SCOTUS and not issue "license to commit sodomy" [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » New Study Reveals How Brushing Your Teeth Helps Keep Your Heart Healthy
New research clarifies how bacteria in our mouths may lead to cardiovascular health problems. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Guantanamo Bay prisoner has a dating profile on Match.com. Apparently he switched over after getting very little response on Terroristmingle.com [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » After a shoot-out, the uncle is dead and at the coroner, the nephew is shot and in the ICU, and the rooster is unharmed and tied to a chair [Murica]
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The Onion » Sportsgraphic: Strongside/Weakside: Marcus Mariota
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Mental Floss » These House-Themed ‘Harry Potter’ Covers Are Gorgeous
Embrace you're inner (insert Hogwarts house here) with these customized book covers. [Link]
Mental Floss » 'Mother' Robot Builds Better, Faster Robot Offspring
In case artificially intelligent robots weren’t terrifying enough. [Link]
Mental Floss » Make Cat-Shaped Eggs With This Cool Mold
Move aside Mickey Mouse-shaped pancakes, cat eggs are here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: Follow up on our earlier thread with homegrown items for your table.. how did your green thumb work out for the season? What did you make with your own gardening results? Show us the goods and what we missed out on [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pepsi
Quench your thirst with these fun facts about the popular soft drink and the company that makes it. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: NASA's Zero Gravity Research Facility
Take a look inside NASA’s Zero Gravity Research Facility. * Facebook may be adding a "dislike" button, but Conan has a list of suggestions for other buttons they should add. * Check out a stunt driver completing a full loop up and down a vertical ring. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Why Can’t We Get Rid of the 7-Day … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's hard to teach a one year old to use an inhaler. Especially if it's an otter [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Good fences make good neighbors, or at least keep them from sawing your outhouse in half [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » You gotta admit, at least the "your honor, I can't be the pedophile who's flashing children because my Pennsylvania is too small to take out in public" defense is an original one [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Pensioner blames funny smell in apartment on next door's obsession with home hygiene. Turns out to be crack cocaine [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » "Has the jury reached a verdict?" "Yes, your honor. We find the defendant bawitdaba da bang a dang diggy diggy diggy said the boogy said up jump the boogy" [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » First look at the new T-X training dildo being built for the US Air Force [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this glitz & glam [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Who was Granny Smith?
There really was a woman behind the tart varietal. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » American Airlines grounds flights nationwide to fix computer issue. Probably just discovered their Windows 95 software can't handle 3-digit baggage fees [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Bar serves cocktails containing liquid nitrogen because it produces a "dramatic effect" — specifically, causing a woman's stomach to explode [Followup]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Study Finds Harshly Criticizing U.S. Education System Only Causing It To Fall Further Behind Peers
PALO ALTO, CA—Explaining that even the most well-meaning criticism can lead to adverse repercussions, a study released Thursday by researchers at Stanford University has found that berating the U.S. education system has only caused it to fall further behind its international peers. “We often feel compelled to point out flaws and shortcomings when we’re trying to help our nation achieve … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The best part of waking up turns out not to be Meth in your coffee cup [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » "It's a good thing I have my 'smart' phone because otherwise I couldn't call you to help get me and my BMW out of this lake" [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » That sinking feeling you get when a humpback whale jumps onto your kayak [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 20 Cognitive Biases That Affect Your Decisions
You put a lot of thought into every choice that you make … which could be the reason why you’re making bad decisions. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Protip: When attempting to shoplift from Walmart, try not to stab yourself [Dumbass]
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The Onion » American Voices: Obama Invites Arrested Clock-Building Teen To White House
After being arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school that his teachers mistook for a bomb, Muslim teenager Ahmed Mohamed garnered massive social media support that decried the school for its supposed Islamophobia, leading to an invitation by President Obama for Ahmed to attend the upcoming White House Astronomy Night. What do you think?
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The Onion » Sports News in Brief: Luke Kuechly Undergoes Quick Brain Arthroscopy To Clean Up Cerebral Cortex
CHARLOTTE, NC—After suffering a concussion that sidelined him against the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend, the Carolina Panthers announced Thursday that All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly has undergone a quick brain arthroscopy in order to clean up his cerebral cortex. “Earlier today, we successfully scoped Luke’s brain and removed some buildup of tissue that had been accumulating in there,” said team doctor … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mozambique declares critical shortage of landmines [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » 12 Harrowing Facts About 'The Things They Carried'
This widely read novel about war is more fact than fiction. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Police description of boatless woman found 3 miles offshore: "She was completely naked." "She was really far out" [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » When you're slinging rocks at the window of the car next to you, you better make sure that the passenger in that car doesn't pull out their phone camera [Dumbass]
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The Onion » News in Brief: GOP Promotes Carly Fiorina To Male Candidate After Strong Debate Showing
WASHINGTON—Saying she had proven herself to be a formidable contender worthy of respect, GOP leaders announced Thursday that Carly Fiorina had been officially promoted to a male candidate after her strong showing in last night’s primary debate. “Given her steady rise in the polls and her consistent performance on the national stage, we have determined that Ms. Fiorina’s skills as … [Link]
Mental Floss » The World's Largest Green Roof Might Be on Top of a Silicon Valley Shopping Mall
A developer is proposing covering Cupertino, Calif.'s Vallco mall with a 30-acre park. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Stanislav, the Kremlin wants to know if the U.S. didn't really launch missiles at us or should they just go ahead and destroy the U.S.?" "Tell them yes on one, no on two." "Which one was yes, go ahead and destroy the U.S. or
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Mental Floss » Studies Show Babies Understand Skype
Studies show tech savvy babies differentiate between TV and Skype. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Naked Spanish clowns anger Palestinians" (Not safe for work) [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Pacifist debate in Japanese parliament turns into a brawl. Come on, even subby knows Japan isn't in the Atlantic [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » In South Sudan, Mad Max: Fury Road is a documentary [Scary]
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The Onion » News in Brief: 45-Minute Phone Call To Credit Card Company Goes Great
FORT WAYNE, IN—Grinning with contentment as he reminisced about the call he placed earlier in the day, 31-year-old accountant Greg Schulhoff told reporters Thursday that his 45-minute phone call with MasterCard regarding late payment fees went “really great.” “That was a wonderful experience from beginning to end—just a really nice way to spend an afternoon, you know?” said Schulhoff, remarking … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Nobel director now regretting giving prize to the President with the highest drone kill count in history [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Channel Your Inner Jedi at a Singapore Lightsaber Academy
Because you'll need more than the power of the force if you ever get in a battle with a Sith Lord. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New coup in Ouagadougou [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Cuba, come for the five star hotel, stay for the mist of the "paradise" lawn sprayed with sewage [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Munich welcomes refugees, but warns that if they start any scheiß over Oktoberfest and girls in dirndls they'll be put on the next train back to Damascus [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 6 of the Least Presidential Words Used in the Second GOP Debate
Here, courtesy of Vocabulary.com, are six of the least presidential words used in last night’s debate. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A plan to build dozens of six-hundred foot tall wind turbines has divided the town of Yates, NY. Half say they will cause health issues and lower house prices while the others are really big fans [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » A tiny puppy survived a 30-minute cycle in a dryer after being accidentally shut in the machine by a toddler. He's softer and gentler than ever before [Sappy]
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FMyLife » Ryoichi says FML
Today, it was my dad's retirement. He is traditional Japanese, so I had custom-ordered a samurai sword from a traditional Japanese blacksmith with dad's name engraved on the blade in kanji script. He loved it, right up til my drunk cousin tried to use it to cut down a tree and snapped it in two. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Science proves it. Human stupidity is rubbing off on dogs [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » If you really want to survive the apocalypse you need a portable Styrofoam igloo that you can wear around your body and plug up the neck hole at night with your hat [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Rembrandt Painted a Masterpiece Over a Failed Self Portrait
Even the masters need a do-over every now and again. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pro tip: If you're going to torch someone's van, stand a little bit further back [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » Unemployed says FML
Today, I found out that after three years of telling my boss our strategy wasn't going to work, that I was right – it didn't work. I also found out that because it didn't work, I lost my job. My boss still has his. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pilot diverts a trans-Atlantic flight full of passengers for a single chili dog [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Robbers steal over $1,000 worth of lottery tickets. Police looking for suspects who are bad at math [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » What happens when you eat Olive Garden pasta for 7 weeks straight? [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Man with pants on head robs store. That's retarded [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Photographer Snaps Pic of a Seal Surfing on a Whale's Back
It was a classic case of being in the right place at the right time. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Airplane Parts
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Mental Floss » 15 Industrious Facts About Ants
Though they be but little, they are fierce. (Also: smart, resourceful, and clean.) [Link]
Mental Floss » A 19th-Century Log Cabin Was Discovered Inside a Texas Home's Walls
The structure is thought to be one of the oldest original buildings in North Texas. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Top Snake Handler Leaves Sinking Huckabee Campaign
LITTLE ROCK, AR—Dealing yet another blow to the former Arkansas governor’s presidential hopes, Dalton Hobbs, one of Mike Huckabee’s top snake handlers, has decided to leave the sinking campaign, sources reported Thursday. “This guy was one of the most loyal campaign staffers on the Huckabee team, and no longer being able to rely on his extensive experience with handling poisonous … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Attorney: "There was a language barrier." Client: "I WILL FEAST ON YOUR TESTICLES." Attorney: "The situation deteriorated." Client: "WITH A WHITE WINE SAUCE" [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 15 Critical Facts About 'ER'
A 20-year-old script from the author of 'Jurassic Park' led to the creation of one of the longest-running dramas in TV history. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: New Prosthetic Hand Provides Sense Of Touch
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has designed a prosthetic hand that “completes the circuit” to the brain by connecting directly to the motor cortex, affording the wearer a sense of touch unattainable with other prosthetics. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Finally, a criminal that respects gun control laws [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Pop quiz, MacGyver: You're in a prison cell with only a blanket and a tube of toothpaste. How do you (almost) escape? [Strange]
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The Onion » News in Brief: College Freshman Decides To Be Lanyard-Wearing Kind
ANN ARBOR, MI—Emphasizing that this was not a choice he had made lightly, University of Michigan student Kevin Peterson told reporters Thursday that he had officially decided to become one of the lanyard-wearing kind of freshmen. “I have given this matter plenty of thought, weighing the various benefits and drawbacks, and I’ve decided that, henceforth, I will be one of … [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Do Dogs Play Fetch?
It's in their DNA. [Link]
Weird Universe » Realized he was Jesus
Here at WU we've explored a number of odd reasons marriages have failed (such as the husband's over-fondness of horse fondling, and a man's dislike of his wife's deformed nipples).
Add to this list Alan John Miller, whose marriage didn't survive his realization that he was Jesus Christ, reincarnated. I can see how that might put a strain on a … [Link]
FMyLife » guest says FML
Today, I got a text from my ex-boyfriend that said, "I love you." Thinking this meant he'd changed his mind about breaking up with me less than 24 hours before, I replied back excitedly. Turns out that was a text sent last weekend that didn't go through until now. What great timing. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this stage fright [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » See the Web of Undersea Cables That Power the Internet
How does information on the World Wide Web travel internationally? Under the ocean. [Link]
Mental Floss » Photographer Captures the Beauty of Rest Stops Along American Highways
Photographer Ryann Ford wants to capture these rest stops before they disappear completely. [Link]
Mental Floss » 19 Cromulent Words You Can Still Adopt for a Good Cause
Wordnik is an online interactive dictionary with a mission to include every English word—and for $25, you can adopt a word. [Link]
Mental Floss » The First Foldable Smartphone Could Be Coming in January
Hold the phone: the old school mobile devices may be making a comeback. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Washington Relinquished His Power, And Why He Returned
“For Washington,” writes Edward Larson in The Return of George Washington, “retirement made sense.” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here is the best hair you will see in a mugshot all day [Amusing]
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FMyLife » StickyPickles says FML
Today, I tried the 'Casual Encounter' page on Craigslist. Three hours, a bunch of spam, and a 30-minute call to some company, speaking to some lady I could barely understand to recover the $40 somehow charged to my card. I think I might want to try other ways to meet people. FML [Link]
Weird Universe » Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
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Mental Floss » Airplane Parts
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Fark.com RSS » Seven moments in the New Testament when Jesus Christ acted like a dick [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Facebook Is Developing Virtual Reality That Lets You Play Ping Pong in Space
Facebook has been tinkering with virtual reality, and it sounds like they're enjoying themselves. [Link]
Mental Floss » Twisted Cinema: Balloon Recreations of Iconic Movie Scenes
Rob Driscoll recreates one movie poster or scene a week. [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Where to See Fall Colors
Fresh, hot links to start your morning right! [Link]
FMyLife » lhazel says FML
Today, my boyfriend and I were talking about what we want to be when we grow up. He said he wanted to be a bartender, and single. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ohio court says ballot measure to legalize weed has to be rewritten because it was like bogus and like misrepresentin and stuff [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 7 Mysterious Rock Formations to Rival Stonehenge
by Jordi Lippe Ancient ruins have fascinated us for years, as they are the only tangible glimpse into the past that gives us an idea of how our ancestors once lived. And with the recent discovery of Superhenge in the United Kingdom, archaeologists have their tongues wagging at the thought of another major piece of the prehistoric puzzle being solved. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Subby's close friend missing since September 11th, any Scottsdale farkers find her please let us know. We will pay reward money in cash or beer [Sad]
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GraphJam » The Knitted Quicker Picker Upper!
Graph by: gadget593 Tagged: bounty , floor , paper towel , Pie Chart , sock , spill , wipe Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Burgers by Location
Graph by: fdvce Tagged: amusement park , burgers , county fair , fancy , fast food , food , gas station , good , homemade , junk food , tasty Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » That's Why I Dragon Shout Her Out of the Way
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: dragon shout , elder scrolls , fus ro dah , Pie Chart , Skyrim , swear , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Where socks end up after doing the laundry
LoL by: MyNameBeStudz Tagged: clothes , laundry , machine , narnia , socks Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam »
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: be a man , mother nature , mulan , Pie Chart , raging river , sexism , typhoon Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » I Can't Win
Submitted by: junkfrp Tagged: cant-win , Pie Chart , school , summer , think Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » M&M Color Distribution
LoL by: il1019 Tagged: candy , food , graphs , mms , Useless knowledge Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Classmates
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: class , coffee , jerks , punctuality , school , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Damn, Only a Delay
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: delay , Pie Chart , school , school cancelled , truancy story Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Angles = Numbers
Mind = Blown Graph by: Incontroll Tagged: Angles , geometry , math , numbers Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » You Don't Have to Lie; This Is the Internet
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: essays , faptimes , Pie Chart , school , wrist cramp Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Use of Flashlights
LoL by: Afterburner Tagged: flashlight , lightsaber , product , scary , star wars Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Hey Bruce
Graph by: Irhaslegendaryswordlol Tagged: batman , beatles , lyrics , Songs , theme songs , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]
Mental Floss » Finger Biscuits Cut Out the Middle Man: Your Spoon
Let's not kid ourselves: we're not spreading Nutella on anything. Finger biscuits let you eat the chocolatey goodness right out of the jar. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The awful life of a McDonald's franchise owner [Sad]
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Futility Closet » Decisions
Image: Wikimedia Commons A man who enters a public restroom has to make a complex choice quickly. He wants to choose a urinal that maximizes his chances of maintaining privacy — that is, that minimizes the chance that someone will occupy a urinal next to him. Which choice is best? Computer scientists Evangelos Kranakis and Danny Krizanc modeled a number of … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Of The Most Amazing Items Ringo Starr Put Up For Auction
Ringo Starr is putting over 800 items up for auction, including various items from his days in the Beatles. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Shirtless Mike Huckabee Spends Entire Debate Seated In Rickety Rocking Chair
SIMI VALLEY, CA—Reckoning it was dern near hotter on the stage than a $2 pistol, a shirtless Mike Huckabee reportedly spent the entire Republican primary debate Wednesday seated in a rickety rocking chair. “This economy’s been done ruined on account of President Obama getting too big for his britches and making a whole mess of new laws that feared away … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Brits Made A Giant Yorkshire Pudding Burger for Food Challenges
Who says Americans are the only ones with crazy-big appetites? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Climate change isn't bad news for everyone – just look how it's helping arctic mosquitoes [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Garbage men refusing to pick up trash because people are putting their trashcan wheels facing the wrong way [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 541: "Show us your Nerdiness" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]
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Fark.com RSS » The good news is the fish in our oceans have a lot more room to swim than they did 32 years ago, the bad news is our oceans marine life has been cut to almost half since then [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Wear Your Favorite Book Around Your Neck
Everyone has a favorite book that they've read multiple times. To celebrate that special tome, you can have it recreated as a tiny necklace charm. [Link]
FMyLife » Urinator says FML
Today, I invited a girl back to my house and she seemed cool. I then left to go to the toilet. When I came back, there was a giant wet patch on the rug. The girl then blamed it on my dog, whose picture is on the wall. My dog died last week. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' Wish List Has Been Leaked Online
John Travolta's comeback was made possible by Michael Madsen. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Edinburgh to Geneva in just one hour by car? Sure it could be done in theory ….and with this rocket propelled car [Cool]
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Mental Floss » 9 Trees With Spectacular Fall Foliage
Watch out for these species if you want to see a rainbow of autumn colors. [Link]
Mental Floss » Multitasking Fish Pee Out of Their Intestines
The stickleback may not look like much, but this little fish is quite the overachiever. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Does Everyone Else's Skin Feel Softer Than Mine?
Touching another person’s skin and thinking it’s super soft is an illusion that may help cement social bonds, one study finds. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Animal shelter advertises Live Nude Dogs and Free Lap Dances [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » AI Machine Teaches Itself to Become a Top Chess Player in 72 Hours
It took 72 hours for the machine to play at the International Master Level. [Link]
Mental Floss » Sleep Like a Celtic Chief in a Replica Iron Age Roundhouse
The living history hotel is a stone's throw away from an ancient village that's today called Bodrifty [Link]
Mental Floss » Arresting Appearances: 10 Real Prisons Featured in Films
Why build a fake prison set when you can use the real deal? [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Aides Rush On Stage To Rotate Scott Walker Back To Direction Of Audience
SIMI VALLEY, CA—Upon noticing that the Wisconsin governor had become disoriented during one of the moderator’s questions and begun delivering his response while facing the set’s backdrop, several of his aides rushed on stage during Wednesday’s GOP primary debate to rotate Scott Walker back in the direction of the audience. “It’s not unusual for him to get a little confused … [Link]
Mental Floss » It Cost $1500 to Make This Sandwich Completely from Scratch
One man spent six months and $1500 to find out what really goes into making a sandwich from scratch. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Remember the panda cub that died last month? Me neither. In other news, its brother is doing fine [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » In legal news, KitKat badly whacked, gives the court a bone [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » Japanese angler reels in super-sized fish off the coast of Japan near the Fukushima plant and OMG, WTH is that? [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » If you had "54" as the answer to "How many Syrian rebel soldiers can be trained by the U.S. to fight ISIS for $42 million?" claim your prize. Double or nothing offer: "How many are left after 2 months?" a) 54-50, b) 25-20, c)
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I'm on vacation in Japan with my brother. When he said he could speak Japanese, I guess what he really meant that he's a dumbass weeaboo who only knows the words "kawaii", "baka", "sugoi" and a few others. He ended up offending two locals so much that they beat the shit out of us. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this lone warrior [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Study Finds Up To 14,000 Bed Bugs in Infested Apartments
A study/horror story followed a bedbug infestation for more than a month to see where the pests went. Answer: Everywhere. [Link]
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