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 » Colombian drug lord sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » A 3000-Year-Old Settlement Is Being Dubbed 'Britain’s Pompeii'
The homes are thought to be the best-preserved Bronze Age dwellings ever uncovered in Britain. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Good, Great, Wonderful Facts About ‘What About Bob?’
“It’s ridiculous from a psychiatric standpoint, but I sit there laughing out loud,” was one psychiatrist’s review of the Bill Murray comedy. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Three Words: Emotional Support Turkey [Asinine]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I learned how it feels to sneeze after having major spinal surgery when the pain medication has almost completely worn off. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Don’t We Fall Off the Earth?
Do you know the saying “what goes up, must come down”? [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch a Documentary on ‘The Day the Clown Cried’
A new BBC special takes viewers behind the scenes of Jerry Lewis' controversial (and still-unreleased) Holocaust film. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's not uncommon for local politicians to evade questions during a city council meeting. Evading the police in a high speed chase afterwards is a bit unusual, however [Strange]
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Mental Floss » China's Disneyland Will Finally Open This Summer
The long-anticipated park is slated to be up and running by June. [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: Glade Introduces New Spring Meadow Fire Extinguisher
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The Onion » American Voices: Powerball Climbs To $1.5 Billion
The multi-state Powerball lottery, to be drawn Wednesday night, has now shattered world records and reached a new jackpot of $1.5 billion, though the odds of winning are approximately 1 in 292 million. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » World's oldest man found. He's a Brazilian [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Man who told a nanny she was pushing a dead baby in a stroller and then followed her home has been found naked on the couch in a psychotherapist's office. Wait, what? [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 25 Brilliant Facts About North Carolina
Impress proud Tarheels with these facts about America's twelfth state of the Union. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The ranch in the Badlands where Teddy Roosevelt once lived and where he developed his love of the West that would later spur his conservation efforts, including founding the National Park System, is about to be turned into a strip mine [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » The one where they all got old [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » Oh, it just keeps getting better. A self-appointed "U.S. Superior Court Judge" has arrived at Camp Freedumb to charge local authorities with various crimes [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these moves like Jagger [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Cool Animal Crossings
A crab bridge, a bee highway, and other cool wildlife crossings. * It's still pretty astounding that Jeff Spicoli (a.k.a. Sean Penn) somehow scored an interview with one of the most wanted fugitives in the world. While the authorities were combing all of Mexico looking for El Chapo, Penn was traveling there to meet him in person—and later conducting a … [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch This Boat Bow Gracefully to Sail Under a Low Bridge
Collision averted. [Link]
Mental Floss » #MuseumSelfie Day Is January 20
The international event aims to increase museum traffic and encourage engagement with the collections. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Good deed turns out as expected [Sad]
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FMyLife » Angel says FML
Today, the guy I'm dating took me to a dinner party at a couple's house. Halfway through dinner, I realized they were having the dinner party for the sole purpose of introducing him to their recently single daughter. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Cultured Facts About the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The storied museum contains way more than just paintings and sculptures. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Waffle House: "We ASKED our employees not to wash their hair in the pots of cooking water, what more did you want us to do?" [Sick]
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FMyLife » brokeandcardless says FML
Today, my card got declined at Subway, so I walked to the nearest cashpoint thirty minutes away to frantically figure out how much cash I had in my card. As I went to pull my card out of my purse, it slipped from my grip and fell into the sewer. The guy behind me snorted with laughter. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Guy Who Pushed a Peanut Up Pikes Peak—With His Nose
He had already pushed a peanut 11 miles in nine days in his hometown of Rio Hondo, Texas, and figured that a similar feat up Pikes Peak wouldn’t be that much different. [Link]
Mental Floss » 32 Facts about Body Language
Did you know that 60-65 percent of all human communication is nonverbal? Adriene has that and 31 more telling facts about body language for this week's List Show. SEE ALSO… 51 Astounding Animal Facts
30 Facts About Chocolate
90 Amazing Facts About the '90s Don't miss an episode—subscribe here! (Images and footage provided by our friends at Shutterstock. Header image courtesy of … [Link]
Mental Floss » Your Tone of Voice Affects How You Feel
In a study, people whose voices were altered to sound happier, sadder, or more fearful were more likely to begin exhibiting those emotions. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Vanilla ISIS goes actual ISIS [Scary]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Study Links Binge Eating To Stress, Contentment, Depression, Joy, Boredom, Anger, Relaxation
DURHAM, NC—Providing insight into the potential causes underlying the unhealthy behavior, a Duke University study released Wednesday has discovered a strong correlation between binge eating and feelings of stress, contentment, depression, joy, boredom, anger, and relaxation. “Our data indicate that a highly positive, negative, or completely neutral emotional state is associated with a drastic increase in the quantity of food … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Firefighters rescue woman treading chicken [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Take a Scavenger Hunt Through Toronto’s 100 Libraries
This booklet was designed to get readers to explore every branch in the city. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Things you don't want to hear your grandmother saying while you're LOOKING for a tractor to rescue her: "It's all gone up my bum I hate my life" [Giggity]
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Futility Closet » Unquote
“Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.” — Arthur Schopenhauer (Thanks, Macari.) Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Dutch woman knits life-size replica of her son because he didn't want to cuddle her anymore. With "ewwwwwww" pic [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 12 Natural and Organic Brands Owned By Big Food
It's not necessarily a bad thing that your favorite organic yogurt or granola brand is owned by a giant corporation, but it doesn't hurt to keep tabs on who's cashing in on your desire for natural ingredients. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Extremely venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washes up on California beach for the first time in 40 years. Thanks Oniño [Scary]
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FMyLife » midnightblade163 says FML
Today, at work a customer yelled at me, called me a 'fucking bitch', 'a fat whore', and, told me to lose weight because I wouldn't let her in the grocery store I work at to buy lettuce, after we'd closed. Lettuce for her lizard. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Oh look, a car with an engine fire. Wait, is that a new Maserati? [Fail]
[link] [83 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Men, Those 'Natural Enhancers' Aren’t Doing You Any Favors
Scientists say over-the-counter sex pills are a waste of money at best. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » For all of you who've ever lain awake at night wondering whether to spend your last 100 bucks on a hunting trip or a prostitute, here's the answer [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Sorry, goat cuddler, the roster is full [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Florida man in mourning after tornado destroys his plastic yard animal collection [Florida]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Learned Sage Points Out That Powerball Not As Much After Taxes
BELLEVUE, WA—Imparting his profound enlightenment and worldly understanding onto all who would heed his words, local billing clerk and learned sage Cameron Wenzel reportedly pointed out Wednesday that the Powerball jackpot is not worth as much after taxes. “They say the jackpot’s $1.5 billion, but you don’t actually get all of that,” the keenly perceptive man of learning informed several … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A look at why lottery players have such a hard time holding onto any of their winnings. Hm…I'm gonna bet that it's because the sort of people who play the lottery to begin with are morons. *reads article* Hey, I win [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Teenager Develops New System To Stop The Spread of Germs on Airplanes
Raymond Wang has created a small device that he says could increase fresh air inhalation on airplanes by as much as 190 percent. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » News: MH370 search team finds something of interest. Fark: a 19th century shipwreck. You had one job [Fail]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I called my mom to make sure she could attend on the wedding day my fiance and I had discussed. She started off with criticizing the venue we considered, then went on to criticize my fiancé, and then stated she would under no circumstances help out, but demanded to pick my wedding dress. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Google: Our driverless cars have never crashed. Safety experts: What about those 13 times the human passenger had to intervene at the last minute to avoid one? Google: Our driverless cars have never crashed [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Having a tattoo of a vacuum cleaner on your crotch really sucks (not safe for workish) [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » A look at how big your retirement fund should be at every age. Or, if you prefer, a handy chart for quantifying how screwed you are [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Another week, and what have you done? Three more words written and ideas far flung. Will you regale us with tales of the past? The present? The future? All things must pass. THIS is your Fark Writer's thread "Leaving on a jet plane" editi
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Fark.com RSS » Cable company: You died? Here's your early-termination fee [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Man dead after church he was living in burns down. No word on Alice or Facha, the dog [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Old guy wins a knife fight with a 450 pound bear. On his front porch. With a 50-cent steak knife. Because… Florida? [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Name the One-Syllable Words That Rhyme With 'Drunk'
Take the quiz! [Link]
Mental Floss » Sneak a Peek at the NSA Coloring Book
The CryptoKids Fun Book makes surveillance operations look like child's play. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Remember: Tomorrow, if you learn that your Powerball numbers hit, take a moment to make sure you're holding the correct day's ticket before you walk away from your desk and tell your boss to shove it [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I dreamed a rat crawled up from the toilet and attacked me. Now I'm afraid to even enter the bathroom. FML [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: High School Bully Worried Victims Will Realize He Actually Retarded Faggot Himself
BYRON, IL—In a rare moment of candidness between verbally and physically abusing his peers, local bully Pete Pachego, 14, shared his concerns with reporters Wednesday that his victims might one day realize he was actually a retarded faggot himself. “I spend all day telling guys at school that they’re gaywads and queermos, so if they ever found out that I’m … [Link]
Mental Floss » 19 Times That Actors Have Been Injured On Set
Freak accidents and unfortunate miscalculations have resulted in plenty of hospital visits. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, neither I nor any of my coworkers understand why our boss hates me enough that I feel the need to carry pepperspray on me at all times. FML [Link]
The Onion » American Voices: Playboy Mansion For Sale
The 20,000-square-foot Playboy Mansion is currently on the market for $200 million, one of the highest asking prices for a home in the United States, though the terms of the sale dictate that owner Hugh Hefner may continue living in the home until his death. What do you think?
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Mental Floss » This DIY Thermometer Scarf Measures the Temperature Outside
A scarf that shows you just how cold it really is outside. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this day at the office [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » This Mesmerizing Chandelier Was Inspired By Murmurating Starlings
The mysterious and beautiful phenomena has been translated into a three-story sculpture. [Link]
Weird Universe » Universal Colorblindness Test
New stuff from artist Jonathon Keats. He's developed what he calls a "Universal Colorblindness Test," which combines the standard colorblindness test with the new fad for adult coloring books.
He describes it as the first colorblindness test that will "adapt to each viewer’s eyesight as the viewer colors them in." He adds, "My test is the first to internalize chromatic … [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 Animals Who Made History and Where to See Them
From Dolly the sheep to Ham the chimpanzee, here's where to pay your respects to some important animals from the past few centuries. [Link]
FMyLife » NeedsANewApartment says FML
Today, sewage came up the toilet and tub in my apartment and spread far enough to get into the hallway. The maintenance crew found the source of the blocked pipes to be a ten inch long weave some idiot flushed down a toilet. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Extremely good-looking dog flashes a big smile whenever someone tells him to "say cheese" [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Magnetic Hammer Makes Household Repairs Easy—and Bruise-Free
German hammer company Picard has created a brilliantly simple magnetic hammer that really hits the nail on the head, so to speak. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Propmaster Wore a New Disguise Every Day for a Year
For 365 days, Michael Gump created unique costumes, using an assortment of art supplies and found objects. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Even if it's just Uber, keep your opinion of the Eagles to yourself (link updated) [Scary]
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Mental Floss » David Bowie
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Fark.com RSS » 102-year-old woman known as 'Granny' is the oldest teacher in America, tells her students to get off her desk [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » See What 'GoldenEye 007' Looks Like With a Modern-Day Makeover
See what the game could have looked like if it was made today. [Link]
Weird Universe » We Drivers
Are you a Reckless Rudy or a Sensible Sam? And don't forget Man-Mountain Momentum. [Link]
Mental Floss » 1932: U.S. Army Kicks U.S. Veterans Out of Washington
The story of the 1932 Bonus Army protest. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark cancer. But first, let me finish this surgery [Sad]
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FMyLife » anon says FML
Today, I was eating at a diner one of my friends from work recommended to me. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich, which was pretty good despite the used bandaid in it. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I miss the good old days when dynamite was a perfectly acceptable way to remove snow [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Prosecutors move to exclude hidden video evidence in a drug raid that shows various officers pocketing cash from the suspect and property that mysteriously disappeared and was found being sold on craigslist because it hurts their case [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: 'Batman' ’66
Awesome links to start your web surfing for the day! [Link]
FMyLife » Mellamononeyobiz says FML
Today, my mom smoked pot in my sister's bedroom while I was at school. When I noticed the stench, she blamed the cat. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Lego changes bulk buy policy after backlash over refusing to sell bricks to Chinese artist Ai Weiwei who wanted to make an artwork on political dissidents [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » 14 Huge Facts About Elephant Seals
Extreme divers and polygamous lovers, these “elephants of the sea” are some of the oddest marine mammals alive—which is saying something. [Link]
FMyLife » ripmyphone says FML
Today, while I was walking across a bridge, a prepubescent middle schooler grabbed my phone from my hand and threw it into the water. His friend filmed it, high-fived him, and they both ran off. I got that phone less than a week ago. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Zoiks, the Zika virus is in the United States [Scary]
[link] [30 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Kooky Facts About Koosh Balls
Those energy-absorbent balls were practically an overnight success story. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Suffering from lower back pain? Exercise [PSA]
[link] [85 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch How Whoopie Pies Are Made
It's mesmerizing to see how machines assemble these tasty treats. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my father contacted me for the first time in years to ask about my upcoming wedding and possibly walking me down the aisle. He claimed the only reason he left was because he thought I'd be gay. I am. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Good Thing, S**t Just Got Real
Graph by: GMullet Tagged: action movie , Bar Graph , elevator Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?
LoL by: mattykru Tagged: bohemian rhapsody , movies , Music , queen Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Pie Eaten
Graph by: bluevelvetcake Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Protester vs. Protester
Graph by: (via Accelerated-Degree.com) Share on Facebook [Link]
FMyLife » TabbyCat87 says FML
Today, my mom informed me she got married two weeks ago. Hard to congratulate her when this is her eighth husband. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Forgotten Kingpins Who Conspired to Save California Wine
You may be able to order a decent bottle of wine in a fancy restaurant, but you don’t know beans about California’s wine history—especially before Prohibition. [Link]
Futility Closet » Hidden Sum
A problem from the 1973 American High School Mathematics Examination: In this equation, each of the letters represents uniquely a different digit in base 10: YE × ME = TTT. What is E + M + T + Y? Click for solution … Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
Mental Floss » All the Money on Earth, in One (Giant) Visual
What does $600 billion really mean? This graphic can show you. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Y'all Qaeda: Please stop sending us dildos [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Another intelligence official's personal account hacked, and this time it's the phone of James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence. In an ironic touch, phone calls were forwarded to the Free Palestine Movement [Awkward]
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Mental Floss » 8 Major Milestones in Facial Transplant Surgeries
Here is a look at the evolution of this groundbreaking procedure—and the people whose lives were changed by it. [Link]
Mental Floss » Physicist Hints That Gravitational Waves Have Been Detected
If true, the discovery could have huge implications for our study the universe. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Forbes arguing about LSD is like your dad telling you about the joys of speed metal, or the Christian Science Monitor extolling the virtues/drawbacks of hot anal sex [Obvious]
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The Onion » News in Brief: Paul Ryan Quietly Doing Seated Ab Exercises Throughout State Of The Union
WASHINGTON—Taking the opportunity to strengthen his core during the president’s hour-long remarks, House Speaker Paul Ryan is said to have quietly performed a series of ab exercises as he sat through the State of the Union address Tuesday, sources reported. “Twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty—come on, let’s push it, two more sets,” whispered Ryan, who reportedly grunted at regular intervals from his … [Link]
The Onion » News in Photos: Dan Coats Lifts Junior Senator Onto His Shoulders To Give Better View Of State Of The Union
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Fark.com RSS » Marijuana growers want champagne-like labels for pot aimed at the discerning consumer [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Go Behind The Scenes With Stop Motion and Analog Animators
In “New-Generation Animators,” Monocle goes behind the scenes with three young animators from the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Britain, who have found creative new ways to utilize old-fashioned animation styles, like painting and stop-motion animation. [Link]
Mental Floss » There's a Hotline Filmmakers Can Call For Science Advice
The Science and Entertainment Exchange hotline connects filmmakers to scientists who can advise on their films. [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Obama Praises Own Strength, Resilience In Face Of Hardship During State Of The Union
WASHINGTON—Recounting in detail the numerous struggles and tribulations of the past seven years, an impassioned President Obama loftily praised his own strength and resilience in the face of adversity Tuesday evening during his final State of the Union address. “In my two terms in office, this country has faced unprecedented challenges both at home and abroad, but if there is … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Oh, that'll buff right out" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Bonsai Trees Can Grow Full-Sized Fruit
Learn how to unleash your green thumb without leaving your desk. [Link]
Mental Floss » Minneapolis Will Soon Be Home to America's First Vegan Butcher Shop
The Herbivorous Butcher will sell “small-batch, locally-sourced, all-natural meat alternatives.” [Link]
The Onion » News in Brief: Biden Urges Paul Ryan To Check Out Nude Scene From ‘Porky’s’ On Phone
WASHINGTON—Leaning toward the Speaker of the House during the State of the Union address and holding up the device, Vice President Joe Biden reportedly urged Paul Ryan to check out the nude shower scene from Porky’s on his smartphone Tuesday. “Hey Paul, you gotta get a load of this,” said Biden, who gestured for the GOP congressman to take a … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pat Robertson believes that Rock music uses Indian beats to raise demons [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 21 of the Best Customer Service Stories Ever
Think customer service is becoming a lost art? These companies prove that theory wrong in 21 big ways. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Theme Park Is Getting a Space-Themed, Virtual Reality Roller Coaster
This is one virtual reality experience you can't get at home. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The ugliest-assed 4-week-old gray seal pup you'll find washed up on a Long Island beach all day [Sappy]
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Mental Floss » This Umbrella-Like Poncho Lets You Bike in the Rain
The waterproof coat stretches over your handlebars, keeping your body dry while you ride. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » George Bush mounts dead monkey heads is not as entertaining as you would think [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this nice bath [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » These Robots Make Sorting Batteries Fun to Watch
What makes a mundane task more interesting? Robots. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my girlfriend launched her own business. I was recently laid off from my job, so I offered to be her very first employee. I now have the glamorous job of bleaching people's assholes. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I'm mad at my dad for forgetting it's my birthday. He's mad at me for not reminding him. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » SCOTUS looks poised to legalize theft of services [Murica]
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