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 » A Brazilian Surgeon Saved a Man's Hand by Sewing It Into His Stomach
42-year-old Carlos Mariotti will regain partial use of the limb once it heals. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Britain's stupidest criminals include the thief who left his wig at a crime scene to the robber who tried to pay for a packet of crisps with cheese [Fail]
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Mental Floss » Historic Porcelain Warehouse Opens to the Public for 'Treasure Hunts'
Ceramics might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of treasure, but any good antique hunter knows better. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In California, birth control prescriptions are now available from your pharmacists. So you can stop asking for them at the bank or the car dealership, if that's what you were doing before [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Return to 'The Crypt': Jack Davis Resurrects the Crypt-Keeper
By Lisa Hix When iconic “Mad Magazine” illustrator Jack Davis launched his career in the early 1950s, he made a name for himself drawing nightmarish images for EC Comics titles such as “Tales From the Crypt.” Horror fans today still marvel at his towering and intricately detailed fiends—corrupt men with shadowy, crevassed faces; feral werewolves with saliva dripping from … [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch a Live Stream of a Newly-Hatched Condor Chick
California condors are a critically endangered species, which makes witnessing the birth and early life of a condor chick a rare and spectacular experience. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Do Grown-Ups Have Wrinkles?
WHY? is our attempt to answer all the questions every little kid asks. Do you have a question? Send it to why@mentalfloss.com. Our skin is supposed to stretch. We do it every day when we squint in the sunlight, make a silly face, smile, laugh, pout, or furrow our eyebrows. Each time our skin stretches, tiny lines and grooves start … [Link]
Mental Floss » 16 Epic Facts About ‘Seven Samurai’
Akira Kurosawa pushed his creative powers to new limits with a film that merged grueling shoots, an unprecedented budget, and an all-star cast to change Japanese cinema forever. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Voters in small Wisconsin town end 163-year ban on alcohol sales upon realization that they live in a small Wisconsin town [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » New bill would allow any Oklahoman over 21 to openly carry firearms without a license, training or background checks. This should end well [Murica]
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The Onion » Versailles Building Luxury Hotel
The palace of Versailles is outfitting three of its outbuildings with luxury guest rooms, a spa, and a high-end restaurant, though critics decry the project as the commoditization of a national treasure. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Matt Foley has moved his van to the U.K [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Meet Peanut: The Adorable, One-Horned 'Ewe-Nicorn' Sheep
Visitors come from all over to catch a glimpse of Peanut the unicorn. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Coal King Don Blankenship given a year in jail and a $250,000 fine violating mine safety rules causing an explosion that killed 29 and if that sentence seems light, remember, he IS "fabulously wealthy" and that's like 20 years in rich peo
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Mental Floss » Robots That Are Ready to Walk as Soon as They Exit the 3D Printer
It prints the hydraulic pumps and the fluids that power them. [Link]
The Onion » New Royal Caribbean Cruise Just 12-Day Buffet On Floor Of Empty Dockside Warehouse
MIAMI—Telling members of the media Wednesday that the all-inclusive package has already proven popular with American vacationers, Royal Caribbean International discussed the launch last month of its newest cruise, a 12-day-long continuous buffet set up on the bare concrete floor of an abandoned dockside warehouse. According to Royal Caribbean officials, the cruise’s passengers mill around in a dilapidated shipping building … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Florida's governor signs a law officially voiding Florida's 148-year old law making it a criminal offense for unmarried couples to live together. Tag is for how long it took them to do this [Florida]
[link] [72 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » ‘Gilmore Girls’ Candles Will Make Any Room Smell Like Stars Hollow
Choose whether you want to revel in the scent of Lorelai’s daisies, or Rory’s books. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Perp denies owning crack pipe hidden in her vagina, says she was just storing it for a friend [Florida]
[link] [37 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Languages With Different Names for Harry Potter's Hogwarts Houses
The Hogwarts houses in Harry Potter stay pretty much the same in most of translations of the books—but some languages go a different way. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Librarians Parody "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Your school librarians were never this cool. Check out this group's "Bohemian Rhapsody" parody. * I wonder if those librarians could help you find one of these weird books that actually exist. * It takes a special kind of daredevil pilot to go zig-zagging through a wind farm, and that is exactly what this one did. The video is impressive. … [Link]
The Onion » Subway Manager Disgusted By Sight Of Cold Cut Combo Devouring Large Rat
UNION CITY, NJ—Saying the disturbing incident made him sick to his stomach, Subway shift manager Dean Haney told reporters Wednesday he was completely disgusted after seeing a Cold Cut Combo devour a large rat in the alley behind the restaurant. “I went to take out the trash, and I saw this nasty-looking thing just feasting on a full-grown rat,” said … [Link]
Mental Floss » Giant Waste Lumps Called 'Fatbergs' Are Washing Up on the UK's Coast
The fatty lumps aren't just gross—they're also harmful to humans and animals alike. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop a Millennials view of the corporate world [Photoshop]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » A Scientific Explanation for Why Everyone Hates Nickelback
They're too good at what they do. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We have reached peak porn. "There are only so many ways we can show people having sex, and we've basically run out of ideas" [Sad]
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Mental Floss » This New Service Aims to Make Tax Season Less Stressful for Freelancers
This smart savings account helps you plan ahead for that pesky 1099 form. [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Athletes Who Competed in the First Modern Olympics
On April 6, 1896—120 years ago today—the first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece. [Link]
Futility Closet » Unquote
“What I cannot create, I do not understand.” — On Richard Feynman’s Caltech blackboard at the time of his death in 1988 Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Amazon Deals We Could Find Today, April 6
As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, April 6. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Crocodiles figure out how to climb fences. In related news, all of Australia is dead now (pic) [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Moleskine’s Smart Pen Will Digitize Your Drawings in Real Time
Save your notes on your tablet or phone without taking a million pictures of your notebook. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Country music legend Merle Haggard passes away on his 79th birthday. In a related story, 2016 moves up on the list of all-time serial killers [News]
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Fark.com RSS » "As is the case with many iconic dishes, the exact where and when of the Frito pie's invention is heavily disputed" [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » Obama is at it again, restricting your God-given constitutional rights to own, possess, and use tigers [Murica]
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Mental Floss » What Staring at a Computer Screen All Day Does to Your Eyes
A few tweaks in your daily office routine can make a big difference for your long-term vision. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What do you get when a fat ass sits on a little ass? A dead ass, a court case and utter humiliation [Dumbass]
[link] [51 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Problem: TV personality commits well-publicized suicide. Solution: Ban ceiling fans [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Tai "Chi"
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Fark.com RSS » Judge approves $20 billion settlement in the 2010 BP gulf oil spill. Executives scramble to find a way to make up for the three days worth of profits [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » "Casino evacuated after penis ring causes terror alert" [Amusing]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I spent hours putting together a beautifully intricate jigsaw to give to my grandmother, who likes to frame them and hang them on her wall. Just as I was about to finish it, I discovered my dog chewing the last piece. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Beer from All 50 States
Celebrate National Beer Day with a local brew, no matter where you are. [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Out-Of-This-World Facts About Space Mountain
3. Early names for the ride included “Space Port” and “Space Voyage.” [Link]
FMyLife » Upfront says FML
Today, I confronted my very passive-aggressive roommate about taking out the trash. With a smug smile, she insisted that I should write her a letter if I want to argue. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Torn from the Front Page of the Bangor Daily News: Moose trots up the road and does a little dance (w/video) [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » You Can Now Get Spreadable Beer Marmalade in Scotland
Scottish craft brewery Innis & Gunn is now selling both beer marmalade and marmalade beer. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Imprisoned Manson family murderer Tex Watson is mailing Wikipedia handwritten edits of his pages in longform and demanding his entries be changed to include them [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Hunters kill massive 15-foot alligator that was snacking on cows [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » The Villanova Wildcats shut down I-95 through Pennsylvania at rush hour yesterday afternoon when they flew back from the national championship and no one complained or threw batteries at the team or anything, which is weird for Philly [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Man wakes up to discover that overnight, the city has turned the parking space in front of his house into a disabled spot and fined him for parking his car in it (pics) [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Brandenburg bans the posting of "noodle mass" signs. Brother Spaghettus says, "This is pasta joke" [Silly]
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Mental Floss » Raise a Glass and Celebrate Two Beer Holidays This Week
Today is New Beer's Eve—time to pick out a brew for tomorrow's National Beer Day! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » One in 50 men are raising a bastard and don't even know it [Weird]
[link] [157 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home. And this little piggy was slathered in grease and chased through the streets by Spanish school children [Strange]
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The Onion » Struggling Nation Sends Middle Class To Go Live With Canadian Government For A While
WASHINGTON—Admitting that things have been difficult recently and that the country needed a little time to “sort some stuff out” on its own, President Barack Obama told America’s middle class Wednesday that he would be sending them to go live with the Canadian government for a while.The president stated that he and Congress had thought long and hard about the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Tourism chiefs outraged over pop song slur that suggests Ibiza is favourite party spot for drug takers. As if [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Australian police come upon naked woman, whip out their–you know what, let me rephrase this whole headline [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » The ISIS media department now has a publishing arm, and among the more notable titles on its spring list are "How to Handle Your Slaves" and "How Women Should Behave and Dress" [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » A self-claimed 'prophet' said he went to Heaven and took pictures on his smartphone and is willing to share…. I mean sell them to you [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » For decades, owner of no-tell motel used hidden cameras to watch guests have sex. He would have gotten away with it if not… wait, he did get away with it? [Giggity]
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Weird Universe » Miss Medic Alert Followup
I do not necessarily wish to claim a Google-fu superior to Alex's, but I did find an image of the 1965 Miss Medic Alert.
Original article here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » China, jealous of Jessica McClure, throws kid down well then shows dramatic televised rescue [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » Icelandic PM says he "did not resign", he just told his staffers and other MPs that he will be leaving Parliament, effective immediately, to spend some more time with his offshore money, but that's not "resigning", just…you know
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Mental Floss » 11 Delicious Facts About ‘Good Burger’
Can we take your order? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A father covered in Nazi tattoos and who named his children Adolf Hitler and Arian Nation claims he is being unfairly singled out [Followup]
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The Onion » Introverts React More Negatively To Typos
A study on personality and cognition found that introverted people noticed more typos and grammatical errors in someone’s writing and consequently assumed more negative opinions about the writer than extroverts did. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » I have run out of wit, Please bring some honey. Also, try to write a little and share some of your stories. We have a book we're compiling. An anthology of sorts. Also, there's a Fark Book Fair coming soon. THIS is the Fark Writer's threa
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Mental Floss » Why Are Your Favorite Rainboots Called 'Wellies'?
Thank the British aristocracy. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Jeez, I’m Starting to Freak Here
Counter girl: I’m sorry it’s taking so long, but we’re really busy today, and I’m the only one here.
Sympathetic customer: Yes, it’s always busier when you’re the only one, isn’t it?
Counter girl: Yes, especially when I’m alone. Ybor Square
Tampa, Florida [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Complete C# Coding Bootcamp. Alternative B♭basic training scheduled for next spring. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Mental Floss » This Library Provides Social Services to Homeless Patrons
Here's how one public library is working to make a difference. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this POV [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The German Tradition of Posing With a Man in a Polar Bear Costume
The bizarre photobombs may have origins in Nazi propaganda. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A Kentucky lawyer, a former administrative law judge and a psychologist walk into a bunch of bars [Dumbass]
[link] [28 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pakistan catches up to Texas [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » 14 Old-Fashioned Words for Writers
At the risk of being a puffer, here are some obscure things to call a quill-driver. [Link]
Weird Universe » Miss Medic Alert
The winner of this title was "a beauty with a hidden medical problem" — which sounds slightly ominous.
Unfortunately I haven't found a picture of Miss Medic Alert, but it seems like the contest ran from the late '60s to the mid '70s.
Detroit Free Press – Mar 10, 1972
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Fark.com RSS » This morning all of London is asking, "The hell is that thing swimming up the Thames?" [Weird]
[link] [102 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » This Short Animation Explains The Formula Behind Every 'X-Files' Episode
For a show that investigated the vast mysteries of alien life, paranormal activity, and government conspiracy, "The X-Files" still managed to be comfortingly formulaic. [Link]
Weird Universe » Follies of the Madmen #279
[Click to enlarge]
No chipmunks, crickets, rabbits, or fat, slack-jawed, beanie-wearing yokels were actually diced and cooked for these recipes.
Original ad here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman shot with her own gun after a struggle with intruders inside her own home. Your move, NRA [Interesting]
[link] [247 comments] [Link]
GraphJam » Why I Didn't Text You Back
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: fap , Pie Chart , respond , shower , texting Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » enjoyment of Army life
Graph by: xenofreak7 Tagged: army , Bar Graph , buy , discount , drink , duty , hangover , life , miles , military , run , stranger , thank you Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » Mattel Is Bringing Back Classic Hot Wheels From the '80s
Feed your nostalgia with these retro wheels. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Twelve current and former Detroit school principals indicted for corruption, along with an assistant superintendent and the guy who bribed them to 'buy' fake school supplies [Followup]
[link] [13 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Tai "Chi"
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Mental Floss » 'Sailor Moon'-Themed Cafe Coming to Tokyo
In the name of the moon, I will eat this pink burger. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman refuses to be vaccinated against whooping cough during pregnancy because she is a "healthy, fit, organic woman." You know what happens next [Dumbass]
[link] [199 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Tips for Finding the Best Sleep Position for Your Health
How do the positions in which we sleep affect our overall health? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pakistan just made it possible for women to not be killed for any old reason by family members. Some Pakistani men have a problem with this [Cool]
[link] [51 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So now that Bernie has all this momentum from 7 straight wins, could he actually win a contested Democratic convention? Short answer: No. Long answer: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: George Miller’s Justice League Movie
Check out these links from all over! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Reporter: Because of my work, I was able to inform the people that there's a terrible murder, hours before my competition even got to the scene. In fact some of the adult-run newspapers were reporting the wrong news, or no news at all. Fark: She&
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Fark.com RSS » Leave it to Japan to make full-body masturbation sex suits weird (Not safe for work, sanity) [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Being British and breaking a British record means having triplets when you're a 55-year-old grandmother ….So very British one guesses [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » If you know how to make a bomb out of popsicle sticks, duct tape and a chalupa, the defense department would like a word [Spiffy]
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FMyLife » nothingtoseeherejuststealingtrees says FML
Today, I met my neighbor. When she saw me cutting down trees on my lot, she interrogated me and called the police because she didn't believe I owned the property. She didn't call the cops when she watched someone steal a cord of wood from my property two days ago. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I forgot an important book for school, because I dreamt that I was putting it in my bag. My brain somehow classified it as reality. This isn't the first time my dreams have trolled me. FML [Link]
Futility Closet » The Falling Chain
Here are two identical rope ladders with slanting rungs. One falls to the floor, the other onto a table. The ladders are released at the same time and fall freely, but the one on the left falls faster, as if the table is “sucking” it downward. Why does this happen? Click for solution … Please support Futility Closet on Patreon! … [Link]
Mental Floss » 25 Beautiful Postcard Sets to Send to Your Friends
Send them or frame them. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You're gonna need a bigger litter box [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » RIP #ASSoL #ASSLAW [Sad]
[link] [68 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Artist's Animations Turn Iconic Buildings Into Characters
Malaysia's most recognizable skyscrapers become fist-bumping frenemies in illustrator Michael William Lester's latest project. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Motorcyclist chased and nearly driven off the road tries to file a police report but is told that road rage is a common problem and that he shouldn't bother. Guess which state [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Driver of SUV flees cops at a Navy base and crashes into an FA/18 Super Hornet. Subby just wants to know how the hell he got that high in the air [Interesting]
[link] [60 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Confidence
Presented by Allstate. [Link]
Mental Floss » Researchers Reveal the Formula for the Perfect Bonbon Shell
Aspiring chocolatiers, take note. [Link]
Weird Universe » The Order Of Yoni
Yoni is the Sanskrit word for vagina and that is where the bacteria used to make this beer comes from. NSFW [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This is how you run a marathon [Hero]
[link] [46 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » WWI Centennial: Brits Fail To Lift Kut Siege
Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 230th installment in the series. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » German woman, owed $680 for the last four years due to an airline delay, finally collects. Fark: By hiring a collector who threatens to impound an airplane [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Boston Lets Teenagers Help Allocate Its City Planning Budget
Since 2014, the city of Boston has received budgeting help from an unusual source: teenagers. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Web App Identifies Unnecessary Words In Your Writing
If you’re struggling to fine tune your writing or reduce that cover letter to a single page, there’s a web app that can help. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Startup Lets You Return Online Purchases at Real-Life Kiosks
Online shopping just got even more convenient. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drug suspect, 20, tries to flee from police on hoverboard. Jailarity ensues [Dumbass]
[link] [62 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The U.S.S. Akron: One of the Worst Airship Disasters in U.S. History
The Hindenburg disaster is often called the most devastating loss of life during the zeppelin era, but the Hindenburg wasn’t the worst airship accident. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » San Diego's vaping congressman gets caught spending campaign money on video game downloads, blames son [Amusing]
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FMyLife » tatertotes13 says FML
Today, I was trying to fix a stapler, but it turns out it wasn't broken at all. It wouldn't staple a small stack of papers but had no trouble stapling through my finger. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Jmdezy says FML
Today, I was drunk and sent my friend a picture of my penis. He edited the picture and put hands and sunglasses on it before sending it to practically everyone I know. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Lesbos to be visited by Pope Francis in what has to be the worst blind-dating matchup of all time [Giggity]
[link] [30 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Artist Creates Tiny Rooms in Abandoned Manholes
The secret rooms are meant to address the problem of people living in sewers in Bucharest, Romania. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Subby gets arrested at airport [Stupid]
[link] [44 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Death toll is 71 and rising in Pakistan due to Dihydrogen Monoxide outbreak [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 4 Reasons to Write by Hand Rather Than Type
It’s good for your brain. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Missing WV couple found in mud hole. When told they'd be brought back to West Virginia, said they preferred the mud hole [Interesting]
[link] [22 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Subby would never wear this skirt, period [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this classiness [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Ancient Horse Poop May ID Site of Hannibal's Passage Over the Alps
Researchers claim they can confirm the location, thanks to the biological evidence the horses left behind. [Link]
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