John Gordon Ross

A Man for All Reasons

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Whittle It a Little, It’ll Fit

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.”

Mental Floss » 8 Fascinating Facts About Richard Pryor

Tuesday 1 December 23:30:00 UTC 2015

The iconic funnyman, who would have turned 76 years old today, lived a life full of tragedy and challenges. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Pro-tip: Never steal an ambulance, it usually has a tracking system and people inside of it [Dumbass]

Tuesday 1 December 23:20:28 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Canadian Diver Finds 19th-Century Bottle of Beer

Tuesday 1 December 23:00:00 UTC 2015

… It goes without saying that he probably shouldn’t drink it. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Woman charged with DUI for hit-and-run on motorcyclist, smuggling Elmo on her head (pic) [Asinine]

Tuesday 1 December 22:41:26 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [51 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » California congressional contingent on alert on news that thieves are ravaging California's nut farms [Scary]

Tuesday 1 December 22:34:54 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [48 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Newly Discovered Form of Carbon Is Harder Than Diamond

Tuesday 1 December 22:30:00 UTC 2015

A team of researchers at North Carolina State University is manipulating carbon in intriguing ways. [Link]

Mental Floss » Garlic Can Make Your Body Odor Smell Sexier

Tuesday 1 December 22:21:33 UTC 2015

A study finds that dudes who eat more garlic smell more attractive and less intense to the ladies. [Link]

Mental Floss » 25 Things You Should Know About Memphis

Tuesday 1 December 22:00:00 UTC 2015

6. Mark Twain once called Memphis the "Good Samaritan City of the Mississippi." [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Hello Police? My truck was just stolen." "Did the thief have any identifying marks?" "Yeah, some." (with pic) [Facepalm]

Tuesday 1 December 21:54:56 UTC 2015

Facepalm [link] [127 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » I think we have found the outer limit of Rule 34 [Creepy]

Tuesday 1 December 21:40:24 UTC 2015

Creepy [link] [161 comments] [Link]

The Onion » News in Photos: Obama Increases Sense Of Urgency By Riding Last White Rhino On Earth Through Climate Talk

Tuesday 1 December 21:35:00 UTC 2015


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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: An Oral History of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" Scene in 'Wayne's World'

Tuesday 1 December 21:30:00 UTC 2015

The cast and crew of Wayne’s World explain how the Bohemian Rhapsody scene came together. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: Reaching Enlightenment Through Virtual Reality * Just because the movie is based on a true story doesn’t mean it tells the entire story. Cracked has an interesting list of “true story” films that left out the horrifying endings. * … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Bugatti has yet to unveil its new $2.4 million "Chiron" hypercar, or make one available for a test drive, but that hasn't stopped more than a hundred people from putting down a $200,000 deposit to order one [Asinine]

Tuesday 1 December 21:09:39 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [160 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these happy fishers [Photoshop]

Tuesday 1 December 21:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [16 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Finish These Jokes

Tuesday 1 December 21:00:00 UTC 2015

Wordplay! [Link]

Mental Floss » Meet Edith Clifford, the Early 20th Century's Most Amazing Female Sword Swallower

Tuesday 1 December 21:00:00 UTC 2015

She was a rock star of the late Victorian circus, but gave it all up to run a grocery store. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Sex, lies, and tall pointy hats as the Vatican's leak trial continues [Strange]

Tuesday 1 December 20:26:56 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [38 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The heck with cancer, scientists have been working on solving the scourge of urinal splashback [Amusing]

Tuesday 1 December 20:25:48 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [74 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A red-tailed hawk can't make it in New York City, now heading for anywhere [Interesting]

Tuesday 1 December 20:20:08 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [25 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » These great sex tips from Cosmo will have you wondering why you've been doing it wrong all these years [Amusing]

Tuesday 1 December 20:19:49 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [100 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Better Gifts for DIYers

Tuesday 1 December 20:15:56 UTC 2015

Do you have a special someone who could be labeled as “crafty?” Finding him or her the perfect gift might seem like a challenge—so why not gift your friend the means to make something for herself? Try one of these ideas to bring your DIYer’s newest project to the next level. 1. SNEAKER CUSTOMIZATION KIT; $45 Give your friends this … [Link]

Mental Floss » These 3D Pictures Let the Blind 'See' Famous Artworks

Tuesday 1 December 20:15:53 UTC 2015

The Unseen Art Project wants to transform classic paintings into printable, open-source 3D models. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Remember that time you searched for Teenage Enema Nurses in Bondage? Well so does the FBI [Scary]

Tuesday 1 December 20:14:54 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [91 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » You Can Live in Your Own Personal Hobbit Hole

Tuesday 1 December 20:00:00 UTC 2015

It's energy-efficient, too. [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Police Ask NFL To Allow Armed Off-Duty Cops Into Games

Tuesday 1 December 19:56:00 UTC 2015

The National Fraternal Order of Police has written a letter to the NFL urging the league to allow off-duty police officers to bring concealed firearms into football stadiums during games in order to help prevent attacks by ISIS or other terrorist groups that target large crowds. What do you think?
[Link]

The Oatmeal – Comics, Quizzes, & Stories » Do you have an indoor cat?

Tuesday 1 December 19:47:51 UTC 2015

Do you have an indoor cat?Orange is the new cat. View [Link]

The Onion » Infographic: Goals Of The Paris Climate Talks

Tuesday 1 December 19:41:00 UTC 2015

Over 150 world leaders are meeting in Paris this week to address the global effects of climate change in the hopes that a unified international effort can avert grave future consequences for the planet. Here are the major goals of the Paris climate talks: Pledge to create one new ecosystem for every ecosystem destroyed by climate change
Provide aid to help …
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Mental Floss » 5 of the Hottest Baby-Naming Trends of 2015

Tuesday 1 December 19:30:00 UTC 2015

The parenting website BabyCenter took a deep look at the list of 340,000 names chosen by parents on their site and uncovered these hot new trends. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Crime wave strikes Canadian town as several disc golf courses stolen [Strange]

Tuesday 1 December 19:01:38 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [75 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Words you need to familiarize yourself with today: stochastic terrorism [Scary]

Tuesday 1 December 18:49:03 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [267 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Headline: 'Merry Christmas" signs stir controversy. Actual article: Muslim community leader can't find any reason to be upset [Stupid]

Tuesday 1 December 18:48:55 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [89 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Click the 1997 Flick

Tuesday 1 December 18:30:00 UTC 2015

Can you finish each movie title? [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Tuesday 1 December 18:27:28 UTC 2015

Today, I couldn't see my car in a crowded car park. I pressed unlock on my keys and saw the lights flash. As I walked over I also saw someone run from my car with an armful of my stuff. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Who hasn't tried to steal a purse in an ER, stolen a Jimmy John's delivery car to get away, crashed into a building then stripped naked and jumped into a river? Difficulty: not Florida [Strange]

Tuesday 1 December 18:24:09 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [31 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Newfoundland's oldest resident dies at 109, leaving behind six kids, 60 grandkids and looks like we've found out what people do to pass the time in Newfoundland (besides drink) [Sad]

Tuesday 1 December 18:17:21 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [34 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Essential Talking Points for Mount Rushmore Enthusiasts

Tuesday 1 December 18:07:04 UTC 2015

Gutzon Borglum began carving Mount Rushmore on this date in 1927. Here's everything you need to know about the famous tourist [Link]

Mental Floss » There Is No Difference Between Male and Female Brains, Study Finds

Tuesday 1 December 18:07:02 UTC 2015

An analysis of 1400 human brains finds that most people have some mix of stereotypically “male” and “female” brain features. [Link]

Mental Floss » Why Do Fevers Make Us Hot and Cold?

Tuesday 1 December 18:06:55 UTC 2015

Brace yourselves—cold and flu season is upon us. And when it hits you, your body will be subject to a unique form of torture: One minute you’re piling blankets upon yourself, and the next minute you’re so hot you want to go walk outside and sit in the snow (don't actually do this). How can our bodies go to such … [Link]

Mental Floss » 5 Questions: "Clap" Your Hands

Tuesday 1 December 18:06:47 UTC 2015

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Mental Floss » 10 Retro, Rockin’ Facts You Might Not Know About Johnny Rockets

Tuesday 1 December 18:00:00 UTC 2015

Burgers and shakes as American as they come. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ladies and gentleman, as the calendar turns to December, it's time for the annual media tradition: "How Much Will The 12 Days of Chistmas Cost This Year?" Someone should write a book about stuff like this [Obvious]

Tuesday 1 December 17:59:16 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [30 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Horoscope: Your Horoscopes — Week Of December 1, 2015

Tuesday 1 December 17:54:21 UTC 2015


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The Onion » American Voices: $5 Computer Sells Out In One Day

Tuesday 1 December 17:54:20 UTC 2015

Educational nonprofit Raspberry Pi has released a computer motherboard called the Zero that retails for just five dollars, selling out of the product in a single day and giving away an additional 10,000 free units with each copy of their print magazine’s December issue. What do you think?
[Link]

Mental Floss » J.J. Abrams and 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote Music for 'Star Wars'

Tuesday 1 December 17:30:00 UTC 2015

Talk about wanting to be in the room where it happens. [Link]

The Onion » Infographic: How To File A Patent

Tuesday 1 December 17:21:00 UTC 2015

In the United States, anyone who believes they have invented something truly unique is welcome to fill out a patent application to protect it, but it’s often a complicated and laborious process. Here are the steps involved in securing a patent: Step 1: First, come up with something really cool, like a cheese grater that works in both directions. Oh … [Link]

Mental Floss » When Office Christmas Parties Were Totally Insane

Tuesday 1 December 17:00:00 UTC 2015

Spiking the punch bowl with LSD just isn't a thing anymore. [Link]

Mental Floss » Why Does Your Nose Get Stuffy One Nostril at a Time?

Tuesday 1 December 16:47:11 UTC 2015

Because your nostrils split their workload. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Japan vows to kill over 300 whales. That Cetacean Probe is going to be really pissed, and Kirk is going to travel back in time again [Sick]

Tuesday 1 December 16:44:45 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [149 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The domestic terrorists who shot at Black Lives Matter protesters were caught because they bragged about it on 4Chan and Reddit [Followup]

Tuesday 1 December 16:36:52 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [463 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » You Can Visit the Skull of the Original Winnie-the-Pooh

Tuesday 1 December 16:30:00 UTC 2015

The beloved bear lived to a ripe old age despite her fondness for sticky buns and honey. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Have you ever made a cocktail and thought, "this could do with a dash of bitters made from pasteurized human tears?" [Creepy]

Tuesday 1 December 16:26:08 UTC 2015

Creepy [link] [38 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Oh yeah, the roast was perfect–I loved the dessert–great wine–but the cucumbers and carrots WERE AMAZING [Interesting]

Tuesday 1 December 16:05:22 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [31 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 14 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

Tuesday 1 December 16:00:00 UTC 2015

1. It was the first Muppet movie made without Jim Henson. [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: EPA Urges Nation To Develop New Air Source

Tuesday 1 December 15:25:14 UTC 2015

WASHINGTON—Citing the hazardous levels of carbon dioxide and other pollutants accumulating in the atmosphere, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency urged the nation this week to develop a new air source. “To ensure the continued health of our planet and our population, it is imperative that we come up with alternative sources of air before it’s too late,” said agency … [Link]

The Onion » Commentary: I Always Thought Losing Your Sunglasses Was Something That Happened To Other People

Tuesday 1 December 15:25:13 UTC 2015

Though we might not like to admit it, we tend to live our lives inside our own little bubbles, oblivious to others’ pain and sorrow. Sure, every so often you hear some terrible story of people suffering the unthinkable—complete strangers, friends of friends, or maybe even a coworker who’s suddenly struck by an unexpected loss. And while you can sympathize … [Link]

The Onion » Infographic: How To Prevent Procrastination On Your Laptop

Tuesday 1 December 15:23:00 UTC 2015

First, dull your senses to all external stimuli by spending 56 straight hours in a European nightclub.
Reach out individually to each of the contacts in your phone, email, and social media accounts, explaining that you won’t be available for the next few hours.
Remember to prioritize. Is your paused game of Tetris really more important than your mortgage application? Wait—wait, are …

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Fark.com RSS » Bidding opens tomorrow for your chance to stay in the Cleveland house from "A Christmas Story". Leg lamp and deranged Easter Bunny suit not included [Spiffy]

Tuesday 1 December 15:03:40 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [125 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Art Made With This Algae Pen Becomes Visible After Sun Exposure

Tuesday 1 December 15:00:00 UTC 2015

Now you can use "living ink" to create time-lapse masterpieces. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Just in case you haven't noticed, gas prices have now dropped for 25 consecutive days. Bonus: the trend looks to continue through the end of the year [Spiffy]

Tuesday 1 December 14:30:46 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [147 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » How Einstein Influenced the Look of Yoda

Tuesday 1 December 14:30:00 UTC 2015

Just another one of Einstein's gifts to humanity… [Link]

Weird Universe » Her Hair Turned Green

Tuesday 1 December 14:29:29 UTC 2015

1948: Mrs. Dorothy Dix of Gloucester, England sued her hairdresser, complaining that after getting a permanent wave from them in July 1946, her normally brown hair turned green. A subsequent effort to bleach her hair back to a normal color worsened the situation, causing it to turn a lighter shade of green, become frizzled, and blistering her scalp.

In fact, … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A fan of Public Enemy got to fulfill his dream of meeting the band and then having the opportunity to drive them to their Sheffield concert in his Ford Escort, and he got the most epic photograph of his life in the process [Cool]

Tuesday 1 December 14:27:48 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [134 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » As a thrice convicted felon, an Oregon man couldn't legally purchase the AK-47 he used to shoot up a house full of kids. Luckily, he lived in a county where the sheriff refused to enforce state gun laws [Facepalm]

Tuesday 1 December 14:05:48 UTC 2015

Facepalm [link] [330 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this vintage truck [Photoshop]

Tuesday 1 December 14:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [19 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Awe-Inspiring Facts About the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Tuesday 1 December 14:00:00 UTC 2015

From its humble beginnings in 1931 to the glitz and glamor of today’s tree lightings, the towering Rockefeller Center evergreen has come to symbolize the holiday. [Link]

Mental Floss » Safari Park Baffled as Tiger and Goat Become Best Friends

Tuesday 1 December 13:59:16 UTC 2015

In a heart-warming turn of events, Amur the tiger has become best friends with his own lunch. [Link]

FMyLife » jobless says FML

Tuesday 1 December 13:43:15 UTC 2015

Today, HR sent a review email to me asking me to anonymously tell them about my boss. I decided to use this opportunity to tell them what a dick he was. I printed off the review, filled it out, then scanned and emailed it to myself. Or so I thought. Turns out I'd sent the review to my boss. FML [Link]

FMyLife » ugh says FML

Tuesday 1 December 13:43:14 UTC 2015

Today, my mother went through my bag and found what she thought was rolling papers. I was yelled at and called a stupid pothead with no future. They were facial blotting papers. FML [Link]

Weird Universe » Captain Tick-Mouse

Tuesday 1 December 13:30:55 UTC 2015

Original images here.

I am not sure having a rat-like figure as your patriotic icon is the best choice of imagery.

Here is a little background on the character, from this source.

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Fark.com RSS » Who knew escaping from jail was as easy as pulling the fire alarm? [Facepalm]

Tuesday 1 December 13:20:53 UTC 2015

Facepalm [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 10 Things You Might Not Know About Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Tuesday 1 December 13:17:33 UTC 2015

Yes, there was a real Madame Tussaud. [Link]

Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Greenest Cities

Tuesday 1 December 13:17:29 UTC 2015

Links to interesting things from all around the web. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this world famous historical leader with President Obama [Photoshop]

Tuesday 1 December 13:09:40 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [20 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » What kind of dumbass would pick up his girlfriend from jail in a stolen truck? One who lives in Tempe apparently [Dumbass]

Tuesday 1 December 13:05:58 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [31 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » This Art Exhibit Blends Your Face With Portraits of Other People

Tuesday 1 December 13:00:00 UTC 2015

London-based artist Antonio Daniel wants to foster sympathy between strangers—by blending their faces together. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Owner of duct taped dog may be kenneled for Christmas [Followup]

Tuesday 1 December 12:35:57 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [90 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Rare Swatch Collection Sold at Auction for $1.3 Million

Tuesday 1 December 12:30:00 UTC 2015

The watches belonged to Swatch designers Marlyse Schmid and Bernard Muller. [Link]

Mental Floss » "Clap" Your Hands

Tuesday 1 December 12:15:00 UTC 2015

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Mental Floss » Narcissists Can Now Bake Cookies Shaped Like Their Own Faces (or Their Pets)

Tuesday 1 December 12:00:00 UTC 2015

Perfect for narcissists, overly-attached significant others, and pet "parents." [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Well chopping down the town's community Christmas tree right before it's to be decorated certainly falls within the Xmas spirit [Asinine]

Tuesday 1 December 11:50:41 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [40 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Brilliant Gifts for the Wine Enthusiast in Your Life

Tuesday 1 December 11:30:00 UTC 2015

With these, you'll be the toast of the town. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Convicted terrorist soon to arrive in New York [Interesting]

Tuesday 1 December 11:05:51 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [32 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Tuesday 1 December 11:03:10 UTC 2015

Today, I was verbally and physically attacked in a public pool, because I was swimming in what a grandma claimed was her part of the pool. Since I'm a very tolerant person, I calmly tried to talk some reason into the elderly lady. The lifeguard had to come to protect me. FML [Link]

GraphJam » Why I don't intervene

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:34 UTC 2015

Graph by: TomRed Tagged: beat , crappy , intervene , loud , Music , people , play , public , transport , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Probability of this making you want Pizza

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:32 UTC 2015

food pizza probability - 1769086720 LoL by: paladinoj Tagged: food , pizza , probability Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » What black holes do according to the movies

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:24 UTC 2015

atom black hole crush movies Pie Chart small space time travel Graph by: ExaltedRage05 Tagged: atom , black hole , crush , movies , Pie Chart , small , space , time travel Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Politics

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:23 UTC 2015

agree argue barack obama disagree politics talk venn diagram Graph by: Unknown Tagged: agree , argue , barack obama , disagree , politics , talk , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » What stars do with their newfound fame

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:20 UTC 2015

Graph by: xonadiatarabara Tagged: advice , children , clothing , fame , healthcare , help , helpful , issues , line , mortal , newfound , Pie Chart , proverty , stars , teach , teens , values , wal mart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Bed Time vs. Age

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:16 UTC 2015

age bed early late old time young - 2330868992 Graph by: rmayt Tagged: age , bed , early , late , old , time , young Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » How much fun a Kit Kat is based on size

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:14 UTC 2015

big candy bar fun king kit kat level regular size small Graph by: EpicFail1993 Tagged: big , candy bar , fun , king , kit kat , level , regular , size , small Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Reasons people hate Twilight

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:09 UTC 2015

LoL by: Elagia Tagged: fans , movies , twilight Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » What you can do with a music degree

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:07 UTC 2015

compose degree die Music perform poverty teach Graph by: uberspec711 Tagged: compose , degree , die , Music , perform , poverty , teach Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » What My grandparents do on their $1000 Computer

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:01 UTC 2015

computer,expensive,games,grandparents,Pie Chart,solitaire,useful Graph by: qwerty121 Tagged: computer , expensive , games , grandparents , Pie Chart , solitaire , useful Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Things you notice from a Viagra commercial

Tuesday 1 December 11:01:00 UTC 2015

ads,commercials,doctor,medicine,men,sexual,side effects,TV,viagra LoL by: Spensaur Tagged: ads , commercials , doctor , medicine , men , sexual , side effects , TV , viagra Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » What you get related to what you wear

Tuesday 1 December 11:00:52 UTC 2015

Graph by: Spaceshuttle Tagged: bank , bank robbery , candy , halloween , money , ski mask , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Add to the "famous last words" category: "I hadn't heard it crack like this before" [Sad]

Tuesday 1 December 9:52:05 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [63 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Letting your four-year-old kid play at a playground in sight of your front door should be cool, right? [Obvious]

Tuesday 1 December 9:00:47 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [133 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » "The Mountain" from 'Game of Thrones' is Scarily Strong in Real Life

Tuesday 1 December 8:30:00 UTC 2015

Watch Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson break the keg toss record in Sweden's qualifying heat for the World's Strongest Man competition. [Link]

FMyLife » jimmy says FML

Tuesday 1 December 8:15:28 UTC 2015

Today, my 5-year-old son put my car keys in the microwave thinking that they would 'warm up' my car. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in December

Tuesday 1 December 7:30:00 UTC 2015

There's already plenty to celebrate in December, but here are a few holidays to add to the mix. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Mayor of Alaskan town found dead in his home. Which one? Oh, Juneau [Sad]

Tuesday 1 December 7:12:56 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [37 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » A Last Look

Tuesday 1 December 6:37:01 UTC 2015

On Sept. 26, 1901, 13-year-old Fleetwood Lindley was attending school in Springfield, Ill., when his teacher handed him a note: His father wanted him urgently. He rode his bicycle to the Oak Ridge cemetery two miles out of town and found his father, Joseph, in the memorial hall of Abraham Lincoln’s tomb. The assassinated president, now 36 years dead, was … [Link]

Mental Floss » Read Historic Fairy Tales from 19th Century Ukraine

Tuesday 1 December 6:30:00 UTC 2015

Including stories like “The Ungrateful Children and the Old Father Who Went to School Again.” [Link]

Fark.com RSS » It's a croc eat croc world [Scary]

Tuesday 1 December 6:24:44 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Tough day at Family Court? Ramming 14 cars in the parking lot should help you let off some steam [Dumbass]

Tuesday 1 December 6:11:42 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [31 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Slowly he churned… step by step… inch by inch [Dumbass]

Tuesday 1 December 5:51:37 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [43 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » $500,000 stolen from armored van [Unlikely]

Tuesday 1 December 5:46:35 UTC 2015

Unlikely [link] [33 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Guy decides the best way to keep money out of the hands of ISIS is to shoot his cabbie after not paying for his ride home. In Pittsburgh [Asinine]

Tuesday 1 December 5:32:36 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [61 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Apps to Help You Get Stuff Done This Holiday Season

Tuesday 1 December 5:30:00 UTC 2015

Does the holiday season leave you feeling stressed and crunched for time starting long before any holidays actually arrive? Check out these 11 apps that can keep you on track and organized this season. 1. THANKSGIVING: A BON APPÉTIT MANUAL, FREE Thanksgiving may be over, but many of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes make a repeat appearance during other holiday … [Link]

Mental Floss » Egypt's Underwater Treasures to Go on Display at British Museum

Tuesday 1 December 5:00:00 UTC 2015

Antiquities from two submerged Mediterranean port towns tell the story of cultural exchange between Egypt and Greece. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » U.S. sends worn-out equipment to Ukrainian troops. Which quite frankly is shocking, because what good is your Mom going to do in the Ukraine, anyway? [Fail]

Tuesday 1 December 4:57:43 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [43 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » $500,000 given to Salvation Army [Unlikely]

Tuesday 1 December 4:56:47 UTC 2015

Unlikely [link] [38 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » WWI Centennial: Huge Storm Lashes Gallipoli

Tuesday 1 December 4:30:00 UTC 2015

The First World War was an unprecedented catastrophe that shaped our modern world. Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 212th installment in the series. November 27-30, 1915: Huge Storm Lashes Gallipoli Following the failed landings at Suvla Bay in August 1915, regular trench warfare took a steady toll … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Taking a future flight? "To reduce the risk of food poisoning, the captain and the co-pilot usually choose different meals." Well, that's comforting [Interesting]

Tuesday 1 December 4:04:27 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [103 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » How Silent Filmmaker Buster Keaton Revolutionized Film Comedy

Tuesday 1 December 4:00:00 UTC 2015

Nearly a century after comedian Buster Keaton started making movies, filmmakers are still imitating his stunts, gags, and visual style. [Link]

Mental Floss » 6 Scientific Facts About Happiness

Tuesday 1 December 3:30:00 UTC 2015

Smile. It just might be contagious. [Link]

Mental Floss » You Can Own Ripley's Futuristic Seiko Watch From 'Aliens'

Tuesday 1 December 3:15:00 UTC 2015

Seiko has reissued the 1983 watch with a few changes to its design. [Link]

Mental Floss » Japan Makes Train Tracks Safer for Turtles With Underground Walkways

Tuesday 1 December 3:00:00 UTC 2015

Turtle tunnels make trains safer for humans and turtles alike. [Link]

Mental Floss » How This Former Special Effects Company Helps Train Surgical Residents

Tuesday 1 December 2:30:00 UTC 2015

Lisa and Erica Chamberlain helped make the special effects for 'The Matrix'—now they make special effects for medical students. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Fwd: FWD: FWD: Fwd: Christmas in Washington has been cancelled [Sad]

Tuesday 1 December 2:27:33 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [71 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Former U.S. special forces commander in Iraq says the war was a mistake and created ISIS [Obvious]

Tuesday 1 December 2:21:31 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [182 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Listen to John Legend Sing a Duet With Actual Stars

Tuesday 1 December 2:15:00 UTC 2015

The first ever collaboration between a musician and stars in space. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Hallmark's new 'Go be fat somewhere else' line of cards turns out not to be a hit with customers [Strange]

Tuesday 1 December 2:01:33 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [235 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » How This Once-Extinct Squash Is Making a Comeback

Tuesday 1 December 2:00:00 UTC 2015

Thanks to an 850-year-old find, a long-extinct species of squash is making a comeback. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. You can put toenail polish on one, but you're still in Florida [Florida]

Tuesday 1 December 1:51:32 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [11 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » News: Woman facing federal charges for threatening to slit a passenger's throat and forcing a plane to divert to New Orleans, Fark: The woman is Lindsey Lohan's step mother [Dumbass]

Tuesday 1 December 1:34:34 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [35 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 10 Festive Christmas Markets From Around the World

Tuesday 1 December 1:30:00 UTC 2015

Even if you’re already done all your holiday shopping—and especially if you haven’t—a visit to one of these Christmas markets is the perfect seasonal activity. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop theme: Uses for anvils that we did not know of [Photoshop]

Tuesday 1 December 1:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [26 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Where Stolen Art Used to Be, Museum Now Displays Drawings of the Suspects

Tuesday 1 December 1:00:00 UTC 2015

Thirty years later and they’re still not over it. [Link]

Mental Floss » The Mysterious Death of the Somerton Man

Tuesday 1 December 0:30:00 UTC 2015

Sixty-seven years to the day after a body was discovered on Somerton Beach, no one knows who the man in the suit was—or how he died. [Link]

Mental Floss » There’s Probably a Hidden Tomb in King Tut’s Burial Chamber

Tuesday 1 December 0:00:00 UTC 2015

Archaeologists put it at a 90 percent chance. But who does this secret tomb contain? [Link]

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