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 » Protip: Never rely on a four year old to provide cover while you load groceries at Kroger [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » The War on Christmas escalates as Santa's glacier is destroyed by bargain hunters [Followup]
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Weird Universe » Veterans Day 11/11/2015
This post is a bit early, but for good reason. This year on Veterans Day Bob Evans is honoring all military personnel, past and present, by offering free breakfast to all of you on Veterans Day. So, I am doing my Veterans Day post early to inform all of our esteemed veterans and active duty WUVians so that you have … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're seeing possums and people jumping out of your refrigerator because of Flakka it was probably best that you DID call 911. WOAH [Weird]
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FMyLife » kunjac0945 says FML
Today, I received the cat that I will be dissecting in my anatomy course. Someone had written "Property of Taco Bell" on the container. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my mother informed me that she sold my dog to pay off some bills. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Quendolin says FML
Today, I put one of those checkout dividers in front of my groceries on the conveyor belt in the supermarket. The guy standing in front of me turned around, looked me straight in the eye and said "I don't trust you." as he put a second divider between our groceries. FML [Link]
The Onion » Graphical Feature: Fact-Checking Ben Carson’s Claims
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Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About 'Time Bandits'
Sean Connery helped guide Terry Gilliam through the beginning—and the ending—of the children's (sort of) classic. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » At least ten killed in Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico when somebody brought a gun to a cockfight [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Real-Life Chicago Blizzard Inspired The Wall in 'Game of Thrones'
Author George R.R. Martin remembers the Blizzard of '67 as the coldest winter ever. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Egypt finds some ancient grain silos [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » And next on their international tour, ISIS beheaded to Afghanistan [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » This may come as a shock, but it seems wealthy people have an advantage over poors when in need of organ donations [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Collect All These 3D Printable Corgis
Ever want to recreate dog fort with a Red Lobster figurine of your own? Now you can. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Another reason why climate change sucks: Hotter scorching summers mean you'll be having less sex than you aren't having now [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » ← [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Caption these drummers [Caption]
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Mental Floss » Map Out Your Food With State-Shaped Plates
You can eat apple pie on New York, serve barbeque on Texas, or enjoy cheese slices on Wisconsin. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Activist who previously nailed his balls to the ground sets fire to the FSB's front door. Putin to respond by having his balls nailed again [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Sea World San Diego to phase out killer whale show, but be sure and stop by the KW Cafe for a Shamuburger instead [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 25 Delightful Facts About Delaware
Two words: Punkin chunkin. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: The Most Influential Beards of All Time
November is a big month for facial hair. Even if you grow the most epic facial whiskers this year you will still never even come close to these—the most influential beards of all time. * The game Pong seems pretty self-explanatory these days. But, when it came out, it had a full manual—which you can read here. * Intriguing Headline … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Politicians could soon be allowed to breastfeed in Parliament. Meanwhile I'm stuck with sandwiches and coffee [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this hipster in motion [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » This Website Lets You Remix Bob Dylan’s Music
Remix your own version of "Like a Rolling Stone." [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Starbucks Holiday Cups Angering Christians
After Starbucks debuted their iconic red cups for the holiday season, many Christians complained that this year’s minimalist design features no holiday-specific imagery such as snowmen or sledding, leading one pastor to begin a viral prank of ordering at Starbucks under the name “Merry Christmas” to force baristas into writing a Christian message on the cup. What do you think? … [Link]
Mental Floss » Mysterious French Thieves Stole $43,000 Worth of Cheese
It wasn't just any cheese—it was Comté cheese. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A notable omission from a list of attendees at a major state funeral in North Korea leads to speculation that one of Kim Jong Un's former closest confidants may be the guest of honor at the next such occasion [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 10 Thrilling ‘The Walking Dead’ Fan Theories
The popular show's anything-goes spirit has extended to its viewers, who have some wild theories of their own. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mental asylum for sale, cheap. The ghosts and specters are thrown in for no extra charge [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » Eerie, Beautiful Photos of Deep Sea Creatures by a Marine Biologist
Gorgeous close-ups of animals you didn't know existed [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A vitamin doughnut a day keeps the doctor away [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » 10 Fascinating Facts About Jim Henson’s Early Life
Presented by Lifetime. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Unconventional Thanksgiving Dinner Options
If you're looking to shake things up this holiday season, you'll appreciate these twists on classic turkey day recipes. [Link]
Mental Floss » Showcase What You’re Reading With These Accented Bookshelves
Not all books are created equal. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Lucy or Lucille
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Futility Closet » Black and White
By W. Speckmann, 1973. White to mate in two moves. Click for solution … Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
FMyLife » TwirlyWhirl says FML
Today, at a bar, I overheard two attractive men speaking in French. I went over and tried to introduce myself with what little French I know. They looked at me like I was crazy and then said in English, "What are you doing?" Turns out they weren't speaking French. FML [Link]
FMyLife » AwkwardFireFly says FML
Today, I finally got a good seat on a plane. I don't know what the man next to me had eaten, but I was trapped for two hours next to him as he let out silent, deadly egg farts the entire trip. There was nowhere to escape. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Oldest Working Actor Has Worked With Both Charlie Chaplin and Judd Apatow
He's worked with everyone. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The ten countries that spend the most on health care. Hey, check out #1 with a bullet wound [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Rebellious Group Splices Fruit-Bearing Branches Onto Urban Trees
Fighting The Man with sustainable fruit. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We're running out of places to store our eels [Interesting]
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The Oatmeal – Comics, Quizzes, & Stories » My life in 171 seconds
Saucony made a mini-documentary about my life. View [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Man Really Letting No One Have It During Exit Interview
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Keeping his voice at a measured volume and holding everything back, departing employee David Hughes was really letting no one have it during his exit interview Monday, sources at local accounting firm Grier and Associates confirmed. “As soon as he went in there, he started listing off supervisors and colleagues he had worked with over the years and saying … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And they HUFFED and they PUFFED and they BLEW the Big Bad Wolfe away [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 10 Friendly Facts About the Golden Retriever
It’s no mystery why these fluffy pooches are so popular: the well-mannered, fun-loving dogs are a hit with children and adults alike. Learn more about the history of these famous yellow dogs. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you win $895 in the Melbourne Cup and post a selfie of yourself with your winning ticket, you shouldn't be surprised when someone on Facebook grabs the barcode and steals your prize. You probably WILL be surprised, but you shouldn't [Dumba
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Mental Floss » 11 Strange Movie Job Titles—Explained!
Here's what the key grip, best boy, and gaffer actually do, plus the origins of those titles. [Link]
Mental Floss » Mayan Hieroglyphs Get a Digital Archive
Swiss researchers are cataloguing Maya texts to make pre-Columbian writing accessible to scientists all over the world. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: New Study Finds Box Still World’s Most Popular Container
PHILADELPHIA—Noting its ability to enclose, protect, and transport a wide variety of objects, a University of Pennsylvania study published Monday confirmed that the box remains the world’s most popular container. “We found that when something needs to be stored or moved—be it tools, jewelry, pizza, even ballots—people tend to put their trust in a box more often than, say, a … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I can't decide who are the bigger idiots – the nimrods who promised a "silent" fireworks display or the dupes who believed them [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 'Everything in Moderation' Diet May Not Be So Healthy After All
It may allow people to justify eating unhealthy foods in less-than-moderate amounts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Step One: Eat alone [PSA]
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The Onion » Slideshow: The Week In Pictures – Week Of November 9, 2015
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Fark.com RSS » You may have a bit of a problem when you show up too drunk to accept an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Especially if you're a cop [Florida]
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Mental Floss » ‘Hippo’ Spotted in London Pond Is Actually a Remote-Controlled Boat
You can’t blame them for being confused. [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Record Number Of Women Now NYC Firefighters
Following the training of four new female firefighters this week, the FDNY now has a record high number of women within its ranks, though these 49 women comprise only 0.5 percent of the department. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » 15 Adventurous Facts About ‘Up’
The Oscar-winning Pixar movie’s opening scene alone is enough to bring a stray tear to even the most casual moviegoer’s eye. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Are you good at untangling Christmas lights? This grocery store would like to hire you to do just that [Cool]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Biologists Announce They’re All Done With Rodents
BERKELEY, CA—Saying they had exhausted every possible line of scientific inquiry into the various species, the nation’s researchers announced Thursday that they were completely done with rodents. “We’ve spent many decades and billions of dollars observing, testing, and recording every conceivable cognitive and behavioral aspect of hamsters, mice, rats, and basically the entire order Rodentia, so at this point we’re … [Link]
The Onion » Editorial Cartoon: Editorial Cartoon: ‘Quali-TV Time’
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Fark.com RSS » The biggest threat to our children is *spins Wheel of Parental Concerns* Kidz Bop CDs, which "shelter kids from modernity by sanitizing lyrics" [PSA]
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Mental Floss » How Can We Feel When People Are Looking at Us?
Everyone has felt like they were being watched before. But how? [Link]
FMyLife » NotABeatenWoman says FML
Today, I found out everyone in my neighborhood thinks that I'm a beaten woman due to the reoccurring ambulances in front of my house at night. My kid just chokes on everything, and they don't believe me. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, after months of Tinder-ing, first dates and being rejected, I finally was able to hook up with a girl. We met, we kissed, we danced and I took her back to my place. She then promptly tried to make out with my roommate. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Today, Illinoisans can purchase medical marijuana legally, though no word what will happen when they fail a drug test at work [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this bear surfing [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Now you can get your ass to the Gas & Grass [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » 5 Sage Tidbits of Wisdom from Carl Sagan
Happy birthday, Carl! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The unlock knob of the prisoner transport van will also no longer work from the inside [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » With Keystone XL being shot down, we just want to remind you of the other method of shipping crude oil and its practicalities (with video) [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Men unable to find clitoris festival, a Franken-Stein monster, and four minutes of pure hell: a few of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 11/1 – 11/6 [FarkBlog]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Are Developing an ‘Artificial Nose’ That Sniffs Out Spoiling Food
Scientists at Massachusetts-based company C2Sense are working on building a tiny “artificial nose” that will be able to smell out food spoilage. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Classic Piggy Bank Has Received a Digital Upgrade
Kids no longer have to smash ceramic banks to know how much they've saved. [Link]
Mental Floss » Lucy or Lucille
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Fark.com RSS » Adding a tiny hipster housing unit to your house in Portland? The county tax assessor can't wait to have a talk with you [Facepalm]
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Weird Universe » Parrot Problem
Why is it always a parrot, rather than some other kind of pet bird, at the center of these disputes? A recent case in Rhode Island involved a lawsuit against a parrot taught to swear at neighbors.
Original article here. [Link]
Weird Universe » Dying Pigs
In the first decade of the 20th century, "dying pigs" were the must-have toy that every kid wanted. They were rubber balloons shaped like pigs. You inflated them and then, as they deflated, they made a sound like the squeal of a dying pig.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle – Sep 17, 1905 [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Emojis That Look Completely Different on Other Phones
You might think you’re saying “This is awkward…” while your friend is getting “I am shocked and appalled!” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » There's "on a night out with friends," and then there's "had your hand chopped off while on a night out with friends" [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » U. S. Navy "has no plans to back down" from Arabian Gulf tensions, is prepared to blast attack boats, UAVs, and ballistic missiles with a frickin' laser. With awesome pic of frickin' laser [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » Good News: Drinking champagne may prevent Alzheimer's and dementia. Bad News: You'll never be able to forget getting drunk on New Year's and nuking the politics queue [Silly]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: 'The Force Awakens' Previews
Great links to start your week! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Think your life is difficult? Meet the man whose name is Taylor Swift [Strange]
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FMyLife » Eternal_Babyface says FML
Today, I was talking to a friend and bemoaning the fact that my new coworkers keep mixing up my gender. She looked at me critically and said, "Yeah, until you can grow a decent beard, people are going to keep thinking you're an intern or a butch lesbian." FML [Link]
FMyLife » youknowyoureoptimisticwhen says FML
Today, I went to McDonald's. I was unaware of the Monopoly contest that they were holding. I was also unaware that you have to get 3 stickers of the same colour to claim your prize, and that it's not that easy to win a Jeep Cherokee. Taking down my Facebook post was awkward. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Confessions of a Book Cover Designer
Art director Keith Hayes knows we're all guilty of judging a book by its cover. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Thrift store Goodwill is starting to go high-end in an attempt to make the Whole Foods crowd feel better [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » Tired of penning your own notes, letters, holiday cards? Let a robot create and SEND a handwritten letter for you. It's the ultimate ghost writer [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » A Brief Overview of North America's Long Geological History
Our continent's changed a lot over millions of years—and it will likely undergo more transformations in the future. [Link]
FMyLife » Geemeisters says FML
Today, after several months desperately searching for a job and feeling pretty insecure and unimportant, I drove 15 miles to a job interview. On parking my car at the destination, I found that during my drive a spider had been making a cobweb between the car and my hair. FML [Link]
FMyLife » UglyGirl says FML
Today, I waved at a baby while standing in line in a store. It started screaming. Its mom looked over in mild concern and gave me a disturbed glare before moving to the next checkout counter over. FML [Link]
GraphJam » How Else Am I Supposed to Clean Them?
Graph by: (via The Frogman) Tagged: Bar Graph , ear wax , ears , gross , q tip Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » The Most Annoying Form of Travel
Graph by: (via Pleated Jeans) Tagged: Airplane Seating Chart , airplanes , best of week , flying Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Contents of Half-n-Half
LoL by: Ragnarok777 Tagged: coffee , contents , cream , half , half and half Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Devolution of Penmanship
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: devolution , penmanship , school , signature , writing Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Banana Suits Make Everything Better
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: banana suit , best of week , drinking , partytime , photobombing Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Level of Dedication Vs Kind of Boyfriend
Graph by: Jordrake Tagged: attractive , boyfriend , dating , devotion , nerds , relationships Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » I'm Not Sure I'd Rather Have Toothpaste Hands Than Garlic Hands
Graph by: dinokoalasaurus Tagged: everyday items , infographic , nail polish , rubber bands , toothpaste , useful Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Smilie vs. Facial Expression
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: emoticon , expressions , face , Line Graph , smilie Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » What People Say When They Learn I'm From Kentucky
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bluegrass , horses , kentucky , Pie Chart , south , stereotype Share on Facebook
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Graph by: ignus34 Tagged: family , four-letter words , jibberish , language , parents , Pie Chart , swearing Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Go Out the Window
Graph by: Deylinn Tagged: bathroom , childhood , Pie Chart , timeout , window Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » Group of journalists scour Wikipedia to find the 10 most bizarre, comically weird, brilliantly strange articles. "The result is a pretty killer list of what brilliance results when the Internet's nerds put their collective minds together"
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Fark.com RSS » Gentlemen, you can't fight here. This is a war re-enactment [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 13 Things You Might Not Know About the Berlin Wall
6. The "Death Strip" was as scary as it sounds. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We don't have your mother's body in stock but we can offer you your choice of other corpse models [Scary]
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Mental Floss » People Feel Empathy for Robots in “Pain”
Why do we feel bad for machines that can’t feel? [Link]
Futility Closet » Have Gun
Welshman Henry Morton Stanley — famous for seeking explorer David Livingstone in Africa — fought on both sides in the American Civil War. In April 1862, when just 21 years old, he fought in the Confederate Army’s 6th Arkansas infantry regiment at the Battle of Shiloh. Captured, he swore allegiance to the United States and joined the Union Army in … [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Revolutionary Facts About "Les Misérables"
At the end of the day, this musical one of the most popular for a reason. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Yes, there's a world record for longest two-wheeled sideways driving distance, and it was just broken [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Chinese man dying of cancer wants to wed but doesn't want to leave a bereaved widow. What to do? Marry a sex doll, of course [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Famous, and actual, last words: "I'm not a pilot" [Sad]
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Mental Floss » “Smellscape” Artist Attempts to Capture the Unique Scent of a City
Wake up and smell the roses … and the tramcars, and the sidewalks, and the butcher shops… [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New study (not conducted by Bartenders Assoc. of America) says "Moderate beer consumption can be considered as part of a healthy diet since it may protect against heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis." Raise a toast [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Watch How Rats Wriggle Up Toilets (If You Dare)
The nightmare fuel begins around one minute in. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Headline: Farts can fight CANCER as well as other killer diseases and conditions, scientists claim [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these nervous goldfish [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Traveling kindness promoter interviews homeless single dad, gives him $1000 and a week in a hotel. YouTube viewer sets up GoFundMe page for dad and HOLY FARK [Sappy]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I overheard my in-laws talking about me. It started off with light insults and ended with "People like her are the reason murder ain't always wrong". FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, the only way I could get my boyfriend to come over for a serious discussion was to heavily imply I wanted to talk about having a threesome. In actual fact, I just wanted to break up with him face-to-face, because he barely acknowledges my existence unless he's horny. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Vigilant Facts About ‘The Boondock Saints’
It started with a bidding war, following by a blacklist, and ended up becoming a cult classic. [Link]
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