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.”

Fark.com RSS » Rum, sodomy, and the lash. And maybe help some refugees. If we have time for it [Cool]

Thursday 11 February 23:53:43 UTC 2016

Cool [link] [20 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » 'Was trying to txt u. Ran into a cop car. OMG'. LOL [Dumbass]

Thursday 11 February 23:16:16 UTC 2016

Dumbass [link] [44 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Frequent Sighing Helps Keep You Alive

Thursday 11 February 23:00:00 UTC 2016

Scientists have now pinpointed the region in the brain that transforms normal breathing into a life-giving sigh. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Director of National Intelligence says that gene editing is as big a threat to humanity as nuclear and chemical weapons [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 22:51:00 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [83 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Dogs Can Now Ride the Subway in Madrid for Free

Thursday 11 February 22:30:00 UTC 2016

Locals can finally take their furry companions out for a day on (or under) the town. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Australian social pages fall for the old Jack Mehoff trick [Amusing]

Thursday 11 February 22:13:14 UTC 2016

Amusing [link] [42 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: What goes in when you're making your pasta sauce? Be it heavy on the garlic, all the meat, or whichever style you like, tell us how it's done [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [224 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Prince of Wales Has Made Millions Selling His Art

Thursday 11 February 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Prince Charles enjoys painting watercolors of castles and landscapes. [Link]

FMyLife » candy says FML

Thursday 11 February 21:54:44 UTC 2016

Today, I greeted my boss with, "Looking good, did you lose weight?" He responded that no, he'd just purchased larger pants. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » I'll admit it, I didn't bother to read the article. The page image was Michelangelo riding a robot tyrannosaurus in the Bat Cave, and that was good enough for me [Cool]

Thursday 11 February 21:33:44 UTC 2016

Cool [link] [33 comments] [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: Labor Secretary Letting 8 Million Unemployed Americans Crash At His Place Until They Get Back On Their Feet

Thursday 11 February 21:30:00 UTC 2016

WASHINGTON—Assuring them it isn’t much trouble at all, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez is reportedly allowing all 7.8 million unemployed Americans to crash at his place until they are able to get back on their feet, sources confirmed Thursday. “It’s really nice of Tom to let us stay here while we look for a job—he’s been pretty cool with … [Link]

Mental Floss » The 4 Most Interesting Comics of the Week

Thursday 11 February 21:30:00 UTC 2016

'Nod Away,' 'Was She Pretty?,' and more. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man thinks that he is pregnant after having gay sex. Difficulty: Not Florida [Facepalm]

Thursday 11 February 21:18:52 UTC 2016

Facepalm [link] [117 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Tennis Match: Love is in the air edition [Photoshop]

Thursday 11 February 21:00:01 UTC 2016

Photoshop [link] [39 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Keeping track of all the officials Kim Jong Un has had executed since taking over North Korea. He's still trying to top "execution by anti-aircraft artillery" but give him time [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 20:55:57 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [93 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Caribbean Sperm Whales Have Their Own Regional Accent

Thursday 11 February 20:30:00 UTC 2016

A new study on whale vocalizations shows that Caribbean sperm whales all use a certain acoustic pattern that’s not heard outside of the region. [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Twitter Launches Anti-Troll Initiative

Thursday 11 February 20:28:39 UTC 2016

Twitter has announced the launch of an anti-trolling cybersafety committee to stem online abuse. What do you think?
[Link]

Fark.com RSS » Venezuela could be facing serious fiscal issues soon, and gasoline prices could double, skyrocketing up to as much as $0.04 per gallon [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 20:12:38 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [38 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Say what you will about constant online harassment, it works [Sad]

Thursday 11 February 20:02:41 UTC 2016

Sad [link] [349 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Drone Captures Stunning Images Inside One of the World's Largest River Caves

Thursday 11 February 20:00:00 UTC 2016

An aerial perspective of a massive secluded cavern in Laos. [Link]

Mental Floss » Having Neanderthal DNA May Increase Your Risk of Certain Diseases

Thursday 11 February 19:45:00 UTC 2016

How far back do you know your family’s medical history? [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: Jeb Bush Assures Pipe-Wielding Thugs He’ll Have The Delegates He Promised Them By Next Week

Thursday 11 February 19:44:00 UTC 2016

CHARLESTON, SC—Pleading for more time as the group of men advanced on him in a Charleston alleyway, GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush assured a gang of pipe-wielding thugs Thursday that he would have the delegates he had promised them by next week, sources reported. “Whoa, whoa, easy, fellas. I know I’m late on this, but I’ll have everything you need … [Link]

Mental Floss » 9 Things You’re Probably Paying Too Much For

Thursday 11 February 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Reduce your monthly bills without changing your lifestyle. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Apparently, the water in Flint isn't just unsafe to drink, it's unsafe to put in a fire truck [Scary]

Thursday 11 February 19:23:28 UTC 2016

Scary [link] [88 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Physicists Spot Einstein's Gravitational Waves for the First Time

Thursday 11 February 19:15:00 UTC 2016

Simulation of two merging black holes in front of the Milky Way. Scientists said the Sept. 14 event was so intense that in the moment before the colliding black holes swallowed each other, they emitted more energy than the rest of the universe combined. After a decades-long search, physicists have managed to detect ethereal ripples in the very fabric of … [Link]

Mental Floss » The Short, Tragic Life of the Eight-Ball Jacket

Thursday 11 February 19:00:00 UTC 2016

Michael Hoban designed costumes for Elvis, but it was a trip to the bowling alley that really refined his style. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » David Fry now safely in custody. Can I get a Hallelujah? [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 18:57:24 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [1192 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » Lucky Fourteen

Thursday 11 February 18:45:43 UTC 2016

When a party of 13 dines at London’s Savoy Hotel, the management wards off bad luck by setting a place for Kaspar, a two-foot-tall statue of a black cat. According to legend, when diamond magnate Woolf Joel held a dinner party for 14 guests at the hotel in 1898, one guest dropped out, and another predicted that the first person … [Link]

Mental Floss » 8 Common European Travel Scams—and How to Avoid Them

Thursday 11 February 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Avoid schemes, protect your hard-earned money, and enjoy a worry-free vacation. [Link]

The Onion » News in Brief: Report: Someone Needs To Get Chips And Dip Away From Area Man

Thursday 11 February 18:29:00 UTC 2016

EDISON, NJ—Repeatedly emphasizing that the ruffled potato chips and accompanying French onion dip were just too good, a report released Thursday confirmed that someone needs to get them away from local partygoer Ian Ashcraft before he eats the whole thing. “Seriously, someone better take these things from Ashcraft—he just can’t help himself,” read the report in part, which went on … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » While meth, heroin, flakka, crack, etc, are keeping police busy around the world, in Finland, you can get busted for cheap pizza [Asinine]

Thursday 11 February 18:12:13 UTC 2016

Asinine [link] [55 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "It's time to stop hating on potatoes." Right after we stop adding the superfluous preposition "on" to the word "hating" [Stupid]

Thursday 11 February 18:04:22 UTC 2016

Stupid [link] [86 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Turn This Armchair Into the Ultimate Lounge Chair With Add-On Stools

Thursday 11 February 18:00:00 UTC 2016

It looks like a multicolored Popsicle. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Three are out and are in custody; David Fry is balking. Dildopalooza climax [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 17:54:46 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [1511 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Smiles and Frowns Are Contagious for a Reason

Thursday 11 February 17:47:00 UTC 2016

Mimicking other people’s expressions helps us understand what they’re feeling. [Link]

Mental Floss » Pick the Correct Word for Each Definition

Thursday 11 February 17:40:06 UTC 2016

Take the quiz! [Link]

Fark.com RSS » KFC is attempting to see if romantic tableside service will be a hit this Valentine's Day. Tell her you love her with liver [Awkward]

Thursday 11 February 17:38:42 UTC 2016

Awkward [link] [47 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 17 Geeky and Unusual Pillows to Cuddle

Thursday 11 February 17:30:00 UTC 2016

When shopping for new throw pillows, skip the typical offerings and opt for something a little unorthodox. Guests will be delighted by the collection of cushions you've purchased. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Death of tourist in Thailand hotel room surprisingly does not involve alcohol, drugs, or any ladyboys. We think [Sad]

Thursday 11 February 17:29:43 UTC 2016

Sad [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Google surrenders to European privacy police [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 17:27:32 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [39 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Ellamare says FML

Thursday 11 February 17:20:07 UTC 2016

Today, my now ex-boyfriend informed me that he is cheating on me with our neighbor, again. I wasn't aware that he cheated on me the first time. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "I'd like to report an attempted rape." "Fine, what evidence do you have?" "His genitals" [Cool]

Thursday 11 February 17:08:43 UTC 2016

Cool [link] [118 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ever wondered what three-days worth of unsold Krispy Kremes look like dumped in a skip? It's your lucky day [Amusing]

Thursday 11 February 17:05:38 UTC 2016

Amusing [link] [69 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » NASA has been hiding an orbiting UFO from us. Still no explanation for why UFO experts don't own HD cameras [Fail]

Thursday 11 February 16:59:21 UTC 2016

Fail [link] [53 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Not Dangerous

Thursday 11 February 16:56:33 UTC 2016

[Link]

Fark.com RSS » Sir, you can't just run around the hospital ranting about cutting off your testicles and then stabbing a gas canister with a knife. It's not properly Scottish [Facepalm]

Thursday 11 February 16:48:50 UTC 2016

Facepalm [link] [23 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Clarksville still not ready for Naked Guy Delivery Service [Weird]

Thursday 11 February 16:37:30 UTC 2016

Weird [link] [21 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Aboriginal Australians Team Up With Scientists to Develop Nanomaterials from Local Plant

Thursday 11 February 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Spinifex grass fibers can be used to make super-strong, super-thin latex. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Australian starts year-long potato-only diet. Gains international approval from Ireland, Dan Quayle [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 16:25:41 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [41 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Cops would really like it if civilians couldn't buy bullet proof vests, say head shots are a lot harder to make [Murica]

Thursday 11 February 16:09:48 UTC 2016

Murica [link] [210 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Infographic: How To Talk To Your Child About Divorce

Thursday 11 February 16:02:00 UTC 2016

Here are The Onion’s tips for discussing the often difficult topic of divorce with your child.Preface the announcement by saying “I love you,” which will put your child at ease as they listen to you explain how love can crumble at any moment.
Begin with a simple, straightforward explanation of why this divorce is happening, what it will involve, and who …
[Link]

Mental Floss » Gaudí’s Accidental Death: Why The Great Architect Was Mistaken For A Beggar

Thursday 11 February 16:00:00 UTC 2016

The famed Catalan designer was well-known in Barcelona, but he died a pauper's death when no one recognized the injured old man on the street. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Horses can recognize human emotion. There will be no living with bronies now [Creepy]

Thursday 11 February 15:58:05 UTC 2016

Creepy [link] [57 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Best Online Shopping Deals We Could Find Today, February 11

Thursday 11 February 15:53:41 UTC 2016

Are you constantly on the lookout for good online shopping deals? We are, too. So as a new recurring feature, we’re going to share some deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, February 11. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Livestream from roadblock at Dildopalooza [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 15:48:03 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [1956 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » You Can Now Pre-Order the Script Book for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Thursday 11 February 15:45:00 UTC 2016

Read what the actors read during rehearsal. [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Light Exposure Could Help With Jet Lag

Thursday 11 February 15:39:00 UTC 2016

Scientists have found that exposing a sleeping person to bursts of flashing light can trick their brain into adjusting its circadian rhythm, a potential breakthrough in combatting jet lag. What do you think?
[Link]

Mental Floss » Meet Dr. Laser: The Man Who Still Makes Holograms

Thursday 11 February 15:30:00 UTC 2016

Dr. Laser runs the world’s oldest holography gallery and produces new holograms in his “subterranean laser laboratory.” [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Do you love giant insects, or are you terrified of them? Either way, meet the massive tree lobster, which has bounced back from extinction [Creepy]

Thursday 11 February 15:29:14 UTC 2016

Creepy [link] [57 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Authorities trying to pin down who's leaving thousands of thumbtacks at a California dog park [Sick]

Thursday 11 February 15:27:14 UTC 2016

Sick [link] [56 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Do not taunt the thumb-sized monkeys of the wealthy in China, for they will surely suck your digits with cuteness [Sappy]

Thursday 11 February 15:22:14 UTC 2016

Sappy [link] [58 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » And in today's wacky sitcom ideas, what if a gay Syrian refugee was forced to live with a Taliban militant? [Facepalm]

Thursday 11 February 15:10:14 UTC 2016

Facepalm [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Feet keep washing up on beaches in British Columbia, just like they've been doing for the past 100 years [Weird]

Thursday 11 February 15:09:14 UTC 2016

Weird [link] [46 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » Poppleton99 says FML

Thursday 11 February 15:06:40 UTC 2016

Today, I was hanging out with a friend out of state. He had some friends with him and we were all having a great time, until they found out I live in Utah. They instantly assumed I was Mormon and started to act weird around me. This is a frequent occurrence. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Old and busted: Peeing in a cup for a drug test. New and creepy – giving some fingernail clippings to see what substances you've been on for the last several months [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 15:05:13 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [52 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 13 Beautiful Facts About 'The Thief and the Cobbler'

Thursday 11 February 15:00:00 UTC 2016

Creator Richard Williams never got the chance to complete his incredible masterpiece. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Hefty Heister bank robber captured. No word on if he used the bags for the money [Murica]

Thursday 11 February 14:54:20 UTC 2016

Murica [link] [6 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Can Drinking Cranberry Juice Really Help a UTI?

Thursday 11 February 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Many women turn to cranberry juice to ease the awful symptoms of urinary tract infections. But does it actually work? [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Pro-tip: It is never a good idea to wave a gun behind a news reporter on live television [Dumbass]

Thursday 11 February 14:27:02 UTC 2016

Dumbass [link] [45 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Portland marijuana dispensary puts up a mural of an ape in a space suit smoking from a bong. Some people have a problem with this [Silly]

Thursday 11 February 14:15:12 UTC 2016

Silly [link] [55 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this new form of golf [Photoshop]

Thursday 11 February 14:00:01 UTC 2016

Photoshop [link] [22 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » These California Hotels Are Using Robots to Make Deliveries

Thursday 11 February 14:00:00 UTC 2016

And they won't be offended if you don't tip. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Researchers announce that for the first time, they have directly observed Gravitational Waves. Apparently that jerk Einstein was right again. But at least most of us didn't marry our cousins [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 13:50:15 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [157 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 'Titanic II' Replica Ship to Set Sail in 2018

Thursday 11 February 13:47:38 UTC 2016

A liner for those who want to experience history firsthand. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » San Francisco police hold hours-long standoff with Schrodinger's suspect [Fail]

Thursday 11 February 13:44:25 UTC 2016

Fail [link] [14 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » San Diego to its city workers: On this President's Day, do not mention the Founding Fathers under an 'anti-bias' mandate [Dumbass]

Thursday 11 February 13:40:57 UTC 2016

Dumbass [link] [46 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Truth About 4 Money Lies We All Tell Ourselves

Thursday 11 February 13:30:00 UTC 2016

When it comes to finances, even the most honest among us can turn into a bit of a Pinocchio. [Link]

Weird Universe » Fries and Ketchup

Thursday 11 February 13:08:19 UTC 2016

February 9, 2016: Texas State University student Monika Rostvold lay on an outdoor table, wearing only a bra and underwear, then covered herself in Chick-fil-A fries and ketchup. She did this, she explained, to draw attention to the negative effects of dating and hooking up.

She elaborated that the culture of hooking up is "very satisfying, but is it healthy? … [Link]

Mental Floss » How to Eat Ramen, According to a Professional Chef

Thursday 11 February 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Professional chef Ivan Orkin has a few tips for eating ramen quickly and comfortably. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » You probably should check with your wife before you quit your day job to become a freelancer who opens up your home to other freelancers looking for free working spaces [Obvious]

Thursday 11 February 12:44:16 UTC 2016

Obvious [link] [41 comments] [Link]

Weird Universe » VD: It Is Your Problem

Thursday 11 February 12:39:31 UTC 2016

Man, that is some mighty light-hearted music to accompany this message. [Link]

Mental Floss » Google Patents Self-Driving Delivery Trucks

Thursday 11 February 12:30:00 UTC 2016

This just might be the package delivery system of the future. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Colorado's economy is smoking: Legal weed sales total almost $1 billion in 2015 [Obvious]

Thursday 11 February 12:24:19 UTC 2016

Obvious [link] [80 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A plus-size model will be featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. And by plus-size, they mean a normal-sized woman [Silly]

Thursday 11 February 12:06:24 UTC 2016

Silly [link] [192 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Get Your Valentine a Bouquet of Doritos

Thursday 11 February 12:00:00 UTC 2016

The way to anyone's heart is through their chip-loving stomach. [Link]

Mental Floss » Not Dangerous

Thursday 11 February 11:50:00 UTC 2016

[Link]

Mental Floss » 25 Well-Tuned Facts About Tennessee

Thursday 11 February 11:30:00 UTC 2016

10. There have been so many songs written about Tennessee, the Volunteer State has 10 official compositions. [Link]

FMyLife » nickncik says FML

Thursday 11 February 11:12:39 UTC 2016

Today, I came inside a girl's vagina by accident. Neither one of us wants her to be pregnant, and I had to spend half an hour with her sitting on my face, while I sucked my own cum out of her. I don't even know if this will work. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Problem: Grandpa cut you off from the $2 billion family business. Solution: File a lawsuit alleging Grandpa is mentally incompetent "…just to put the family back together" [Unlikely]

Thursday 11 February 11:07:14 UTC 2016

Unlikely [link] [55 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Johnny Depp as Donald Trump

Thursday 11 February 10:30:06 UTC 2016

Great links for your edification and enjoyment! [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 11 February 10:15:09 UTC 2016

Today, one of my friends made it to school. He has been sick recently, missing days out of the week. When I saw him, I greeted him with, "Were you dying yesterday?" Apparently he wasn't, but his grandmother really did. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Turns out that Indian bus driver wasn't astronomically unlucky, but just run-of-the mill unlucky [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 10:10:45 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [12 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » It rubs the vaginal secretions on the baby, or it gets the hose again [Strange]

Thursday 11 February 10:10:25 UTC 2016

Strange [link] [57 comments] [Link]

GraphJam » CDs Are Too Mainstream

Thursday 11 February 9:49:53 UTC 2016

gifs,Music,Pie Chart,progress,Sad,technology,whoa Graph by: Unknown Tagged: gifs , Music , Pie Chart , progress , Sad , technology , whoa Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Wrenches Become Robot Hands

Thursday 11 February 9:49:38 UTC 2016

directions,DIY,hands,infographic,perception,reality,robots,tools Graph by: (via www.cracked.com) Tagged: directions , DIY , hands , infographic , perception , reality , robots , tools Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Replotted- Pol·i·ti·cian: A Person Who Thinks They Know What's Best for Everyone

Thursday 11 February 9:49:14 UTC 2016

church and state,Pie Chart,Politians,politics,religion Graph by: Tagged: church and state , Pie Chart , Politians , politics , religion Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » But I'm SO Funny

Thursday 11 February 9:49:12 UTC 2016

facebook,flow chart,like,status Graph by: pilif12p2 Tagged: facebook , flow chart , like , status Share on Facebook [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Sommelier service, that French tradition that translates to 'fancy wine-tasting advice', will now be available for free. In Japan. Provided by Amazon [Obvious]

Thursday 11 February 9:09:35 UTC 2016

Obvious [link] [12 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man claims he was abducted by aliens… right after leaving a pub. That's his story and he's sticking to it [Unlikely]

Thursday 11 February 8:51:29 UTC 2016

Unlikely [link] [25 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » 700-year-old Danish Civil War coins uncovered. South Denmark reportedly considering rising again [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 8:28:17 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [21 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Today's "teacher gets fired after sending nude Snapchat photos and sexually explicit messages to her students" story comes to you from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida [Florida]

Thursday 11 February 7:59:00 UTC 2016

Florida [link] [55 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » I'm sick of this presidential race already… I wonder what's going on in merry old England. *click* "Woman regrets bum tattoo that reminds her of the time she defecated on herself beside boyfriend's mum"… I wonder what that ras

Thursday 11 February 7:37:20 UTC 2016

Awkward [link] [27 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 5 Sleepless Facts About Nightmares and Other Parasomnias

Thursday 11 February 7:30:00 UTC 2016

3. Sleep paralysis can be scary as hell. Literally. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Cliven Bundy arrested in Portland. Civil disobedience is OVER [News]

Thursday 11 February 7:25:37 UTC 2016

News [link] [1175 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Enjoy a Nap in the Grass With This Outdoor Bed

Thursday 11 February 6:30:00 UTC 2016

It's exactly what it sounds like: a literal bed of grass. [Link]

Futility Closet » Black and White

Thursday 11 February 6:04:50 UTC 2016

Henri Gerard Marie Weenink. White to mate in two moves. Click for solution … Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ahh *scroll, scroll* AHH *scroll, scroll* AHHHHHH [Scary]

Thursday 11 February 6:04:19 UTC 2016

Scary [link] [53 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If you are an Aussie, be ready to pay a tax for watching streaming videos [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 5:36:24 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [25 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 10 Ancient Greek Roots That Can Trip You Up in Modern Greek

Thursday 11 February 5:30:00 UTC 2016

Two thousands years is a long time. Even words that originated in ancient Greek can evolve considerably, even if their English counterparts retained the original definition. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 562: "Up Close 4" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]

Thursday 11 February 5:01:00 UTC 2016

Farktography [link] [50 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » An Engineered Protein Can Kill Cancer Cells in the Bloodstream

Thursday 11 February 5:00:00 UTC 2016

A protein engineered to fit onto nanoparticles successfully kills tumor cells in the bloodstreams of mice with prostate cancer. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Barber gives fade, catches fade [Scary]

Thursday 11 February 4:26:07 UTC 2016

Scary [link] [13 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Gunfight at the Dildo Corral 2 Part II (lgt live stream) [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 4:23:10 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [1910 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Dear sir or madam: Please remit $500 for services rendered, to wit: The ambulance that took your son to the hospital after our police officers shot him. Sincerely, the city of Cleveland" [Facepalm]

Thursday 11 February 4:03:05 UTC 2016

Facepalm [link] [60 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Scientists Use Cotton Candy Machines to Make Artificial Blood Vessels

Thursday 11 February 3:45:00 UTC 2016

Leon Bellan, a researcher at Vanderbilt University, is developing a way to make artificial blood vessels using a modified cotton candy machine. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Okay so maybe the animated film "The Unequal Opportunity Race" was a little insensitive to white people, that's no reason for you Virginia parents to get all outraged about it after the affirmative action film was shown to your high schoo

Thursday 11 February 3:37:04 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [114 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » You Can Now Visit Jimi Hendrix’s London Flat

Thursday 11 February 3:30:00 UTC 2016

Take a trip back to 1969. [Link]

Mental Floss » Periodic Table Crayon Covers Teach Kids Science Through Coloring

Thursday 11 February 3:00:00 UTC 2016

Pass me the Barium Nitrate! [Link]

Fark.com RSS » After 71 years, WWII vet decides to hook up with the bird he met during the war [Sappy]

Thursday 11 February 2:49:19 UTC 2016

Sappy [link] [28 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Scientists Have Thawed a Cryogenically Preserved Rabbit Brain

Thursday 11 February 2:30:00 UTC 2016

These findings could be used to preserve memories in the future. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Gunfight at the Dildo Corral 2 [News]

Thursday 11 February 2:23:31 UTC 2016

News [link] [2131 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Sad Pro Tip: You can park in a Walmart parking lot for at least three months before anyone will notice [Sad]

Thursday 11 February 2:13:39 UTC 2016

Sad [link] [54 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Retrobituaries: Diogenes of Sinope, the Ancient Philosopher Who Lived in a Wine Barrel

Thursday 11 February 1:55:09 UTC 2016

Diogenes of Sinope lived in a wine barrel, urinated in public, and was one of the most beloved philosophers of the 4th century BCE. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Brave Japanese woman gives Yakuza members the finger [Cool]

Thursday 11 February 1:41:00 UTC 2016

Cool [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 12 Bars in Unexpected Places

Thursday 11 February 1:30:00 UTC 2016

It's not hard to find a bar, but if you're looking for something special, you have to do some digging. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Hands up. Don't sue [Followup]

Thursday 11 February 1:20:22 UTC 2016

Followup [link] [61 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Female mafia boss's nickname is "Prickly Pear Lips". I …. I have some questions [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 1:00:01 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [36 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this archer [Photoshop]

Thursday 11 February 1:00:01 UTC 2016

Photoshop [link] [23 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » These Jobs Pose the Greatest Risks to Your Health

Thursday 11 February 1:00:00 UTC 2016

Hopefully they all offer healthcare benefits. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Crack addict call girl steals wallet containing £250 from 71-year old. Fark: Comes back next day to demand £40 owed for sex but caught later after DNA found on a glass [Giggity]

Thursday 11 February 0:48:24 UTC 2016

Giggity [link] [12 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Looking for a way to curb police violence, India is now arming police with chili-loaded slingshots [Interesting]

Thursday 11 February 0:33:26 UTC 2016

Interesting [link] [21 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Mashup Shows the Awesome Precision of 'The Simpsons' Movie Parodies

Thursday 11 February 0:30:00 UTC 2016

The side-by-side comparison shows just how loyal the show has been to its source material. [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 11 February 0:20:31 UTC 2016

Today, instead of reaching for some unhealthy food, I tried to eat some dates instead. It was all fine until I bit one in half and saw a rather large, squirming maggot inside. FML [Link]

FMyLife » make america date again says FML

Thursday 11 February 0:20:30 UTC 2016

Today, after months of daily migraines and doctor's visits, I've now been told that my "temporary" hearing loss has nothing to do with my migraines, nor is it temporary at all. FML [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Thursday 11 February 0:20:29 UTC 2016

Today, there was an issue with the sewage system at work. It smelled like somebody took a turd, left it in the sun to marinate, threw up on it, then put in the air conditioning to fill the store with nauseating stink. I nearly threw up multiple times because we weren't allowed to leave early. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » A Caffeine Bracelet Will Free You From the Horrors of Drinking Coffee

Thursday 11 February 0:09:01 UTC 2016

It's the closest you're going to get to an IV-drip of caffeine right now. [Link]

Mental Floss » World War II Sweethearts Reunite After 7 Decades Apart

Thursday 11 February 0:09:00 UTC 2016

Though their lives diverged seven decades ago, the two former sweethearts never forgot each other. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » In case you feared Ethan Couch might be coddled in adult jail, rest assured; they make him watch Richard Simmons exercise videos while in solitary [Scary]

Thursday 11 February 0:02:25 UTC 2016

Scary [link] [100 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Transformative Facts About 'The Fly'

Thursday 11 February 0:00:00 UTC 2016

David Cronenberg ensured that you'd never look at Jeff Goldblum—or a housefly—the same way again. [Link]

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