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 » Confederates strike a blow against Yankee oppression by… torching a Lamborghini? [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » You know maybe, just maybe, an emergency meeting at a school called so law enforcement officers could discuss threats of violence recently made online against the school, is not the very best place to exercise your 2nd Amendment rights [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Survivor talks about the horror at a Starbucks. And something about a terrorist attack [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 10 Sundance Film Festival Gems That You Can Stream Right Now
The best of Park City, on your couch (where presumably you will not have to stand in line or wear a parka). [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Do people say you smell funny? If so, you're probably sick [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » The mystery of Hong Kong's disappearing booksellers [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman swallowed by sinkhole. Difficulty: In her laundry room [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Why Does Skin Come in Different Colors?
Skin color is your body’s way of trying to keep you safe in the Sun. [Link]
Mental Floss » A New Algorithm Will Soon Speed Up Your Internet Browser
Google has announced a new development that will make web pages load faster. [Link]
Mental Floss » This App Lets You Buy Home-Cooked Meals From Your Neighbors
It's Etsy for food, but with a location-based twist. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman calls 911 after getting trapped in her house by a piece of non-venomous fluff [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of TV Meteorologists
Don't bank on those seven-day forecasts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you get pulled for speeding, and the cops ask for ID, don't show them your new mixtape. DaQuan nods approvingly [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » There are many ways to ward off bad luck. You can get a rabbit's foot. You can find a four-leaf clover. You can marry off your 7-year-old to a dog. Wait, what? [Strange]
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The Onion » American Voices: U.S. Faces Cauliflower Shortage
Due to climate change and the resultant low temperatures in California and Arizona where crops are grown, the nation faces a shortage of cauliflower, driving the price up to eight dollars per bundle in some areas. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » In a shocking turn of events, R. Kelly defends Bill Cosby [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » One of the two Fiats that the Pope used is going up for auction. Although why he needed two Fiats is mystery when the Bible states: And they, the Twelve Apostles, continuing daily with one ACCORD in the temple…….] [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this unbearable traffic jam [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: It's Pretty Easy to Get People to Falsely Confess
Dr. Julia Shaw is an expert in the area of false memory research. She explains why it’s easy to make a person confess to a crime they didn’t commit. * Even though it took place a long time ago, the technology in the Star Wars universe is really advanced. Well, most of it. The holograms are still really unimpressive. * … [Link]
Mental Floss » See What 11 Popular Films Look Like With and Without Their Visual Effects
From 'Jurassic World' to 'The Avengers,' these VFX reels showcase the magic of moviemaking. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man tased, arrested after being fired and setting fire to work uniform. No word if he kept his red stapler [Florida]
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Mental Floss » 8 Anatomical Images From the 15th Century
Our understanding of the human body has come a long way since the 1400s. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Jamie Foxx auditions for lead in biopic of Cory Booker [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Bar that advertises itself as 'divey and loud' gets a negative review for being 'divey and loud'. Owner responds and gives the poster 1 star [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » New Evidence Points to a Giant Ninth Planet in Our Solar System
"This paper we published is like handing everyone a treasure map." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » By an 8-1 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court re-instated the death sentence, formerly thrown out by the KS Supreme Court, for the "Wichita Massacre brothers," who in retrospect, probably should have called themselves something else in their appeal
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Fark.com RSS » U.S. couple have been married so long that even their grandchildren have grandchildren [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 25 Intriguing Facts About Ohio
You can thank intrepid residents of the Buckeye State for Life Savers, professional baseball, and Superman. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Now you can get arrested for watching Fox News drunk. Thanks, Obama [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » London's Bike Share is Getting Safety Lasers That Project Individual Bike Lanes
Every Santander Cycle will soon be equipped with laser lights that remind drivers and pedestrians not to move into the path of an oncoming bicycle. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Crack dealers now taking puppies as payment [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » And this is why you don't leave your keys in the ambulance [Scary]
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Mental Floss » The 1920s Boy Who Impersonated A Kidnapping Victim
A preteen boy from Iowa ran away from home and discovered he could make it to California if he pretended he was a missing person. [Link]
FMyLife » college0001 says FML
Today, my college roommate tried to kick me out, because what I say makes her uncomfortable. We haven't talked for 3 months. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Sittinginthecorner says FML
Today, I got a new roommate. He's from Mongolia. He has had 5 friends over for the last 7 hours, all speaking Mongolian. This is the most awkward party I have ever been to. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I found out if a tree falls in the forest and there's nobody around, it does in fact make a sound, and also $5,000 worth of damage to your truck. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Taiwan builds massive shoe-shaped church to save Taiwanese soles (Warning: Some Not safe for work images in sidebar) [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Man converts short bus into mobile home. Efforts to install waterbed were retarded [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Read This Slam-Dunk Oral History of 'Kazaam'
/Film interviewed the cast and crew of 'Kazaam' to figure out how—and why—a rapping genie movie starring Shaq got made. [Link]
Mental Floss » Name the One-Word TV Show
One clue is all you need. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » There are a few things that are sure in this life. death, taxes, and that yes, every time it snows, somebody is sure to make a giant snow penis [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 7 Ways Victorian Fashion Could Kill You
Reasons to be glad you're not getting dressed in 1837. [Link]
Mental Floss » Virgin Galactic Unveils the Uniforms for Its Space Tourism Crew
Virgin's first commercial space flight crew will be traveling in style. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » How the fledgling United States paid for the Revolutionary War. Turns out it cost about $21.6 billion in 2015 dollars [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Q: Do you know the difference between a snow squall, a blizzard, a flurry, and a snowstorm? A: WHAT? SNOW? OMG CAN'T TALK GOTTA BUY BREAD [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Crazy 'alien being' surfs the clouds looking to troll UFO seeking airline passengers, gets one hook, line and sinker [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Capuchin Monkeys Can Be Spiteful Jerks, Study Finds
Scientists found that the monkeys would intentionally sabotage other monkeys who got more food than they did. [Link]
FMyLife » YipYop says FML
Today, I rode a skateboard down a street past a busy two-story outdoor cafe. As I rode by, a group of people thought it'd be funny to kick stray pebbles at my wheels, trying to make me trip. It worked. My backpack ripped open in the process letting all my school-work float away in the wind. FML [Link]
FMyLife » lolhailsatan says FML
Today, I confided in my best friend about my recent weight loss, and how it was due to lack of appetite because of my horrible depression and anxiety. She congratulated me. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When hundreds of people are shouting "Go" at you, they aren't necessarily fans [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » WHOOP…there it is [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Astronauts Reveal First Flower Ever Grown in Space
The cheerful zinnia blooms are part of a gardening experiment aboard the International Space Station. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Did a college president just compare struggling students to bunnies that should be drowned? [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Scientists say chickens were first eaten by humans 2,200 years ago. Evidence confirmed after carbon dating a recently found bucket with the inscription "KFC" [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Martin Shkreli fires his legal team, tells news media to leave him alone. "I would suggest paparazzi stay outta my way, that's all I'm going to say," Stomps off to be at gym in 26 minutes [Followup]
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Mental Floss » See What 12 Popular Films Look Like With and Without Their Visual Effects
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jurassic World,' these VFX reels showcase the magic of moviemaking. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pro tip: Don't wear your pair of $400 sneakers to a hearing requesting lower bail due to poverty [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Auctioneer finds five rare, pre-war cars perfectly preserved in a Texas barn. Estimate of value? $700,000 [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Blundering thieves attempting to siphon gas from a bus are left with a VERY nasty taste in their mouths [Fail]
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The Onion » News in Photos: Lazy, Overweight Cockroach No Longer Has Segmented Abdomen
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Fark.com RSS » Wednesday, Wednesday, soooo good to meeee. It's that time again. We're about 2 months away, can you feel the heat? How's the writing going? Update us on your progress. THIS is your Fark Writer's Thread "Oh shiat, I need to start w
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Mental Floss » Experience This Year's Puppy Bowl in Virtual Reality
It's going to be 360 degrees of cuteness. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A man faces charges for unlawful possession of a firearm… and bacon [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Learn What It’s Like to Play Guitar in Space
You can blame your clumsy playing on that whole zero gravity thing. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Satan apparently has his very own tree in Ohio [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this waving wader [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 10 Elegant Facts About Cocker Spaniels
Learn more about the smallest members of the sporting class. [Link]
The Onion » News: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Reluctantly Accepts Alternative Sentence Of Coaching Troublesome Youth Sports Team
NEW YORK—In a deal that spared him capital punishment for his alleged orchestration of the 9/11 attacks, former al-Qaeda operative Khalid Sheikh Mohammed reluctantly accepted a judge’s alternative sentence requiring him to coach a disorderly youth baseball team, sources confirmed Wednesday.A court brief made public this week has revealed that last year, federal judge Jonathan Ward ordered Mohammed to manage … [Link]
Mental Floss » How To Make A Book From Scratch
From papyrus to cotton paper, books have reflected the technological and cultural worlds of their creators. [Link]
Weird Universe » The minister who didn’t leave
Jackson, Mississippi. 1966: Rev. Dennis McDonald, being a new preacher in town, visited local residents with his two sons to invite them to his church. But he was shocked (shocked!) when he paid a visit to Mrs. Pendergrass and found her sunbathing outside in her birthday suit. Naturally he had to report her to the police, who fined her $50. … [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Twenty
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Fark.com RSS » In the aftermath of the San Bernardino massacre, request for concealed handgun licenses goes through the roof [Sad]
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Mental Floss » The Origins of the Inflatable Wacky Waving Tube Man
Believe it or not, inflatable tube men were once used as art. [Link]
The Onion » Infographic: How To Get A Medical Marijuana Card
With 23 states now allowing the use of medical marijuana, many citizens are wondering how to obtain the substance safely and legally. Here is a step-by-step look at how to get and use a medical marijuana card: Step 1: Carefully determine which type of signal—whether it be a wink or air quotes—will accompany you telling your doctor that you’re having … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Group of militants storms Bacha Khan university in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens injured [News]
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Fark.com RSS » A 10-year-old Muslim child is investigated as a possible terrorist because he misspelled a word on a school assignment [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 7 Fascinating Facts About Obelisks
A new book offers an absorbing account of the obelisk’s place in human civilization. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was talking to one of my supervisors at my new job. He asked if I knew a professor at the school I recently graduated from, and I decided to babble on about how shitty of a professor he was and how much I loathed his class. He then looked at me and said, "That's my dad." FML [Link]
Weird Universe » Cobra Skins for Sale
Original ad here.
How much are you willing to bet that these snake skins were a) not cobras and b) were not imported from "British India"…?
And by the way:
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Fark.com RSS » Eulogy for Jihadi John, confirmed dead from US airstrike by ISIS; 'He will be missed for his harshness against non-Muslims that inflamed all the nations of the non-believers. Also, he was our champion Pictionary player'. RIH [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Star Wars Spaceships
Lots of links for your morning surf! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ugly-ass frogfish with legs washes up on New Zealand beach. With a mouth that expands at the speed of a .22 rifle bullet, the beautiful-ass shapely-legged frogfish has the fastest bite of any vertebrate [Strange]
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FMyLife » xsnqw says FML
Today, I was sitting at my desk in school, and I was really bored. I started playing with the strings on my pants, only to realize 5 minutes later it looked like I was fondling my dick. FML [Link]
FMyLife » blah says FML
Today, I found out my father didn't have a rare brain disease, and that he was just an alcoholic. I've been taking care of him every time his "brain disease" acts up, for 2 years. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Sharing Is Caring
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Bar Graph , shiny , toddlers , toys Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Uses of "click here if your browser doesn't automatically redirect you"
Graph by: Metu Tagged: automatic , browser , click , computer , internet , Pie Chart , redirect Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » How Characters on a TV show get jobs
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: application , boss , characters , hired , idiot , interview , patient , Pie Chart , task , TV , tv shows Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » I can haz city website? [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » There's a possibility that the Affluenza teen may have been KIDNAPPED and that's why he was in Mexico [Unlikely]
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The Onion » American Voices: First Flower Blooms In Space
Astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted an image of an orange zinnia that has been grown entirely within the International Space Station’s Veggie chamber despite damages the plant suffered from humidity and mold, an accomplishment that NASA hopes will lead to other agricultural developments in outer space. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Every major American city has a bit too much PB in their H2O [Scary]
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Mental Floss » The Hole Truth About Why We 'Dig to China'
Digging to China is a favorite pastime of American children, not to mention a classic parental joke, but where exactly did this fanciful notion spring from? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Over 100 species of bugs currently live in your house. All more desirable than your in-laws [Interesting]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was told that if I was caught yawning again, I'd be fired. FML [Link]
FMyLife » clostar says FML
Today, I had sex with a guy I met at a party and passed out in his bed. When I woke up at 3 am, he sat up and said, "You're still here?" FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Lesser-Known Miracles of Christian Saints
While stories about the deeds of some holy healers and leaders remain popular decades or centuries after they were inspired, many of the most surprising miracles have been forgotten. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bend over, New York. Time Warner Cable celebrates its merger with Charter by raising rates [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » The World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube Has More Than 2900 Squares
Bet you can’t solve this one behind your back. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Because who doesn't want chocolate covered fries at McDonald's? [Sick]
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The Onion » News in Brief: 34-Year-Old Man May As Well Keep Pursuing Dream At This Point
OMAHA, NE—Admitting he wasn’t really qualified to do much of anything else after all this time, local 34-year-old Ryan Wells told reporters Wednesday that, at this point, he might as well just keep following his dream of someday becoming a successful musician. “It’s definitely too late for me to go back to school, and I’m not going to get an … [Link]
Futility Closet » Fluke Encounter
How does Ahab find Moby-Dick? On more than 11 occasions in Melville’s novel we are given cardinal points, the accurate location of well-known cruising grounds, and changes in the ship’s direction as the Pequod follows a “zig-zag world-circle” in search of the great white whale. But we are never told how he hopes to find it, a task that seems … [Link]
Mental Floss » Look Up Before Sunrise for the Next Month to See 5 Planets at Once
Like celestial Pokémon, this is your big chance to catch them all. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Totally new information no one's ever thought of before 😉 [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 15 Simple Cold Weather Car Hacks
Owning a car in winter can be a chore. Use these tips and tricks to make cold weather car ownership a little easier. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Australian foodies ignite feeding frenzy at In-N-Out Burger pop-up restaurant in Sydney, strip it of burgers in four hours, brag of their hamburger exploits on social media [Murica]
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Mental Floss » You Can Rent a Loft in This Basquiat-Tagged Building for $29K a Month
This downtown Manhattan loft comes with lots of art world cred—if you can afford it. [Link]
Mental Floss » Listen To J.R.R. Tolkien Read and Sing Excerpts From 'The Lord of the Rings'
Listen to two rare recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien reading excerpts from his books. [Link]
Mental Floss » Do You Use One of 2015's Worst Passwords?
"123456" and "password" users, you should be ashamed of yourselves. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Douchebag DA from 'Making a Murderer' sits down for an interview that ends up being such a bizarre train wreck, one might suspect the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department was involved [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Heterosexual couple demand right to civil partnership because they don't want to get married [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 93-Year-Old Grandma Becomes Unexpected Fashion Icon
Fashion designer Chinami Mori photographs her 93-year-old grandmother modeling her colorful and creative scarves. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Parents outraged that little snowflakes are subjected to a puppet show featuring a "beautiful" princess. Bonus: Response from puppeteer includes "entitlement up the wing-wang" [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » The Average American Home Has About 100 Different Bug Species
The average house surveyed was home to about 100 species of insects, arachnids, and other bugs, most of which are completely harmless. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're blue and you don't know where to go to why don't you go where yarmulkes fit: Putin on kibitz [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » World’s Oldest Tea Found in Chinese Tomb
A Han Dynasty emperor was buried with tea leaves 2150 years ago. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ER doc who ejaculated into drugged patient's face isn't going to have a happy ending [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 8 Trail-Blazing Female Firsts In Sports
Take a look at a few historic female firsts across the sporting spectrum. [Link]
Mental Floss » Brewer's Yeast Creates Love Nests in Wasps' Digestive Tracts
Yeast breeds best in insect intestines, a new study finds. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Britain's last eel catcher will bring a 3,000 year old tradition to an end as he says he can't find a successor or make the job pay [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these warriors [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Batman and Superman Square Off as Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Mattel has released a special edition of the classic toy for the upcoming DC Comics film. [Link]
FMyLife » Mr_Yato says FML
Today, a girl in my class introduced herself to me for the fourth time this semester. Am I really that invisible? FML [Link]
FMyLife » moosemay says FML
Today, I took my two-year-old daughter to the dentist for her first check-up. We were at the front desk when she tripped, fell and chipped her front tooth on the marble floor. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Lose Yourself in the Magic of These Kinetic Sculptures
Sculptor Anthony Howe has mastered the art of motion. [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Surprising Facts About ‘Fatal Attraction’
It's the Oscar-nominated movie that showed just how dangerous sex could be, and made “bunny boiler” part of the lexicon. [Link]
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