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 » Police say man with "Budweiser" neck tattoo swallowed five bags of heroin as his truck exploded on highway. Mugshot included [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Infographic: Habits of Successful Millennials
How do your habits match up to those of the most successful Millennials? [Link]
Mental Floss » This Odor-Detecting Robot Knows Who Farted
Finally, a device that smells who dealt it. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS IT IS DONE shouting forecasts at you in all-caps [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Dutch Company Makes Unconventional, Patterned Suits for Any Occasion
When a wacky tie just isn't enough. [Link]
Mental Floss » More People Were Literate in Ancient Judah Than We Knew
Literacy was already on the rise in the ancient Kingdom of Judah by the time of the Babylonian conquest in 587 BCE. [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Wild Facts About Dingoes
Learn more about Australia's half-wild canine. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Human body parts found in Seattle home recycling bin. What sick monster does something like that? Those clearly belong into the compost bin [Scary]
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The Onion » Social Media Etiquette For New Parents
Upon discovering you’re pregnant, it’s wise to keep the good news secret until week 12, when the risk of miscarriage has lowered and you’ve had a chance to loop in U.S. Census Director John H. Thompson.
Caring for a newborn can be highly stressful, but ranting about it online isn’t the answer. Instead, vent these frustrations privately by unloading on your … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hungry cow in Australia's Northern Territory sends police on wild goose chase after triggering an emergency beacon [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Planned Tower in Dubai May Become the World's Tallest
Whether it ultimately makes the Guinness Book might come down to a technicality. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Scientists discover some people have "Superhero DNA" that gives them special immunities, Professor Charles Xavier and Agent Phil Coulson would like to speak to these people [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » WOOF…I mean, uh…meow [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Identify Cheap, Easy Way for Runners to Prevent Blisters
Applying paper tape reduced ultramarathon runners’ risk of blisters by 74 percent. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chariot, a would-be competitor to Uber that employs only women drivers and will only pick up female passengers is set to launch in Boston, despite the fact that such a service would likely be illegal [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Christian publisher tells women that dildos are a "direct path to Satan", and an integral part of demon summoning rituals for thousands of years. I mean just look what happened to Ammon Bundy and his crew after they even just TOUCHED one (Not
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Mental Floss » Psychiana: Idaho's Mail Order Religion
The ad Frank B. Robinson placed in Psychology magazine claimed he could teach people how to “literally and actually” speak to God. [Link]
Mental Floss » Neuroimaging Reveals How LSD Affects the Brain
What does this enigmatic drug actually do inside the brain? [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch Oobleck Withstand High-Speed Projectiles in Slow Motion
This experiment with the non-Newtonian fluid results in a really cool backyard mess. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Goldman Sachs will pay $5.06 billion to settle federal charges of deceptive mortgage practices in the years leading up to the 2008 financial meltdown [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » How Trisha Prabhu is Curbing Cyberbullying
Two and a half years ago, Trisha Prabhu began work on ReThink, an anti-cyberbullying app that prompts adolescents to reconsider messages they’re about to text or post. Here, the 15-year-old Illinois student explains how she created a product that could maybe, finally make the Internet a safe space for teens. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » XHamster decides that if you are too concerned about genitals then you don't get to see any [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Guy goes to dentist expecting to have four teeth pulled. Wakes up naked and totally toothless in hospital after coding twice in ambulance [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Why a rural farm in Potwin, Kansas, owned by an 82-year-old woman, attracts so much attention from FBI agents, federal marshals, IRS collectors and others [Scary]
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The Onion » Springsteen Cancels NC Concert To Protest Anti-LGBT Law
Bruce Springsteen canceled his tour date in North Carolina last night to protest the passage of the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, a law that restricts transgender citizens’ access to public restrooms. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these racers [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Celebrate Barbershop Quartet Day with Disney's Dapper Dans
The Dapper Dans barbershop quartet has been charming audiences with old-timey tunes since they debuted at Disneyland in 1959. [Link]
The Onion » How The Candidates Are Luring Delegates
Here’s how the presidential candidates are ramping up efforts to win over the crucial remaining unpledged party delegates. Ted Cruz: Offering delegates the exciting chance to get out of meeting with him personally
John Kasich: All-expenses-paid trip to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Hillary Clinton: Those who pledge their vote will receive 10 extra minutes of outdoor time
Donald Trump: No … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Jane Goodall to meet Canadian PM Trudeau, check him for fleas and nits [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » New 'Golden Girls' Book Offers a Peek "Behind the Lanai"
The book contains hundreds of interviews and behind-the-scenes photos from the cast and crew. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: A Guide to Hiding Fun Websites at Work
Having a slow day at work? Here's how to goof off without getting caught. * What should be done with the birthplace of Adolf Hitler? That question has created a debate that’s stretched on for years. * A fresh batch of music pioneers have just been enshrined in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. Here is a list of … [Link]
Mental Floss » Russian Museum Commits to April Fool's Joke and Hires a Cat 'Doorman'
A ginger feline named Maray will be paid to watch the doors at the Serpukhov Museum of History and Art. [Link]
The Onion » Jordan Spieth’s Family To Wait A Few Days Before Asking Him What The Fuck Happened
DALLAS—Following the pro golfer’s historic collapse during the final holes of the Masters Tournament, Jordan Spieth’s family members confirmed Monday that they will probably wait a few days before asking him what the fuck happened. “It’s been a rough 24 hours for Jordan, so we’ll give him his space for a while before bringing up how badly he just shit … [Link]
Mental Floss » Study Shows Your Gym Equipment Is Even Dirtier Than You Thought
Lab workers visited three gyms and tested the amount of bacteria on exercise bikes, free weights, and treadmills. Here are the gross results. [Link]
Mental Floss » ‘Punch-Out!!’ Easter Egg Discovered Almost 30 Years After Game’s Release
It’s been hiding in plain sight. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: A man, a plan, a money laundering scheme [FarkBlog]
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Mental Floss » Name the One-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Sound
Take the quiz! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In news that most of us can get behind, Dubai's Islamic Authorities issues a fatwa against stealing your neighbor's wifi [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » A Metal Foam Material That Shatters Armor-Piercing Bullets on Impact
The magical composite material is also lighter and stronger than current armor plating. [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 Ways to Get More Out of Your Doctor Appointments
A 10-year study found that doctors’ difficulty communicating with their patients can result in dangerous and expensive errors. [Link]
The Oatmeal – Comics, Quizzes, & Stories » How to be a writer
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The Onion » New Altar Boy Clearly Not Ready For Spotlight Of 10 A.M. Sunday Mass
COATESVILLE, PA—Calling his bowing and candle-work “sloppy at best,” parishioners at Holy Family Church told reporters yesterday that new altar boy Christopher Mains, 11, was clearly not ready for the spotlight of the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass. “As soon as that kid got to the altar and barely even genuflected, I knew he was in way over his head. This … [Link]
Futility Closet » Spring Showers
This is clever — in 1893 Texas inventor Martin Everhart patented a clock-winding mechanism that’s driven by rainwater. The water fills a tank in the attic and then drops through a pipe into a pail in the clock. The pail is balanced with a counterweight, so it falls and rises continuously, accepting a new measure of water at the top … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Amazon Deals We Could Find Today, April 11
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 11. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Story Behind “The Ballad of Frankie Silver”
The truth behind a 180-year-old murder ballad is more devastating than the sorrowful lyrics suggest. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Naked Rambler puts on some clothes for once (pic) [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Weapons manufacturers are angry at the chief Pentagon bean counter who is constantly calling out phony cost claims. He learned all the tricks working 20+ years at Raytheon [Murica]
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FMyLife » bruised says FML
Today, I lay in bed reflecting on my fiancé's complaint about my lack of displays of affection. I felt terrible, so I rolled over and hugged him in his sleep. He's a fully trained martial artist and his immediate reaction was to try to snap my neck. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I tried to relieve my back pain by lounging in a jacuzzi at my mother's house. All was going well until I accidentally knocked an opened container of bath salts into the tub, which got sucked into the jet system, shooting tiny, sharp, barely dissolved pieces of salt into my back. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » India has their own version of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It's probably spicier too [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Republicans reach around to embrace the gay community, the worst blind-dating matchup of all time, and an opportunity to buy an artisanal, hand-crafted, eco-friendly, cruelty free bridge: some of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 4/3 – 4/
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Mental Floss » 12 Ways Your Body Changes How Your Mind Perceives the World
9. Righties tend to give higher ratings to objects on the right side of a page. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The First Lady of Fark's Favorite State apologizes for reading a story about hookers to elementary school students [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Name the Person From a Three-Word Clue
Guess who… [Link]
FMyLife » papaedups says FML
Today, my dad congratulated me on having my first girl come over late at night and asked me to be quieter because he could hear us. I'm still single and it was probably me grunting and getting mad losing Plants vs Zombies. FML [Link]
The Onion » Elderly Man Who’s Outlived Wife By 8 Years Must Not Have Loved Her Very Much
LAUREL, MD—Noting that the 81-year-old is still in relatively good health to this day, sources reported Monday that elderly man Jonathan Eckman, who has outlived his wife by eight years now, must not have loved her very much. “If he didn’t die the day after his wife, or later that year on their wedding anniversary, then he probably didn’t really … [Link]
Mental Floss » New Tree of Life Beautifully Illustrates the Enormous World of Bacteria
An updated version of the familiar diagram reveals the astonishing scope of the hidden world. [Link]
The Onion » The Week In Pictures – Week Of April 11, 2016
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Fark.com RSS » It's greeeeat [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Study Finds Rare Resistance to Serious Genetic Diseases
Thirteen out of 589,306 healthy people studied carried disease-causing genes but remained unaffected. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why the Songwriter Behind 'Go, Cubs, Go' Has an Eternal Tie to Wrigley Field
Singer-songwriter Steve Goodman died in 1984, but he is still present at every Chicago Cubs home game. [Link]
The Onion » Senate Won’t Prevent Airlines From Shrinking Seats
An amendment that would have required the FAA to maintain a minimum seat size on all airlines for the “safety, health, and comfort” of its passengers was voted against in the Senate 42-54. What do you think?
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Fark.com RSS » Gay policemen used to hide in the shadows, now they are out and proud. No word on if any of them is a member of a disco-era group that include an Indian, a construction worker, and a cowboy [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Schoolgirls in New Zealand told to wear longer skirts to 'stop distracting male staff' [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » New study finds that if you live in the safest areas, eat the healthiest food, and have access to the best health care, that you will live longer than mere peasants [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 11 Dignified Facts About 'Mr. Belvedere'
Producers once halted taping because Christopher Hewett fell on his own genitals. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Another Meeting Of the Judi Dench Fan Club
Coworker to receptionist: Yeah, that's her in the picture. I recognize the triple chin. I bet she's a secret dominatrix or something. Chicago, Illinois Overheard by: crosberg [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Stack developer e-learning courses. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Mental Floss » Watch a Jeweler Make a Solid Gold Han Solo From a LEGO Figurine
Here's a flashback to his carbonite days. [Link]
Weird Universe » Jumpy the Dog Artist
I recently posted about DogVinci the Dog Artist, but I think Jumpy is actually a better artist.
Jumpy's owner is dog trainer Omar von Muller.
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Mental Floss » What Happens When You Drink Too Little (or Too Much) Water?
Yep, overhydration is a thing—but it takes a lot to get there. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mysterious shake rattles North Carolina coast. Scientists say it could be earthquakes, fracking disturbances, or out of state businesses leaving town because of the new Religious Freedom law [Strange]
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FMyLife » echolaker2019 says FML
Today, I had a second date with a really hot guy I met at the mall. Lucky for me, I went into anaphylactic shock from shrimp and the guy called my parents. When I left the hospital, I was notified that after he called my parents, he ordered more food and charged it to my credit card on file. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this orchid [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 12 Facts About Pets and Pet Ownership for National Pet Day
It goes without saying that for pet owners, every day is National Pet Day—but the official holiday was first held 10 years ago today. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Indiana Jones and the temple go boom [Repeat]
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Fark.com RSS » Somebody looked at the Trans-Alaska pipeline and thought, "Let's make this a tourist destination" [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Watch Stunning Footage of Mammal Migrations in Yellowstone Park
An up-close look at a rarely seen journey. [Link]
Mental Floss » Website Simulates the Ambient Sounds of a Cafe (and Helps Hipsters Focus)
For when you're too lazy to leave the house, but crave that coffeeshop noise. [Link]
Weird Universe » Follies of the Madmen #280
Long ago, "There's something about an Aqua Velva man" was a universally known motto.
But what the hell is "humectin?"
From Wikipedia: "A humectant is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant."
So "humectin" is just some common moisturizing element.
Whatever it is, it's certainly gone upscale in the 21st century. $70.00 … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » White women are dying prematurely at a rate faster than other groups, which explains why Sheriff Bart can't find where dey at [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Hazmat team removes men's briefs from neighborhood [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Men, it's not marrying an ugly wife that will make you happy for the rest of your life, it's marrying an intelligent one [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Get "Met"
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Mental Floss » Whimsical Jewelry Holds Real Flowers and Crystals Inside
Carry a bit of nature around your neck. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Who the hell would stuff this thing up their fecking pipe? You'd be a laughingstock [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 35 Things Turning 35 in 2016
MTV, the Space Shuttle, Beyoncé, the DeLorean…. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I found out that my best friend's psycho ex-girlfriend has been stalking me on social media for the past few months, when she contacted me asking why I was holding hands with him in a picture from over two years ago. FML [Link]
Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 101: Jerome
In 1863 the residents of Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, discovered a legless man on the shore of St. Mary’s Bay. He spoke no English and could not tell them who he was or where he had come from. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll tell the story of “Jerome” and what is known or guessed of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're missing a pig with painted pink toenails, the Orlando Police would like a word with you [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Nobody likes a cockblock [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Corgi Convention
More Than 600 Corgis Had A Beach Party And It’s The Cutest Thing You’ll See All Day. They came in costumes and life jackets and big smiles.
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Playboy. A trivia list in honor of Hugh Hefner’s 90th birthday.
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A Sweet Japanese Ad Shows How the Family Dog Bonds With the New Baby. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here are eight ways to deal with passive-aggressive people at work. I went to a lot of trouble to find this link for you, but I don't think you appreciate that [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Homeowners living next to golf course are not happy the owner decided to convert it into a tree farm [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Here's the city with the largest number of drunk women per capita [PSA]
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GraphJam » I Can't Take It Anymore
Graph by: walkalittlecloser Tagged: Bar Graph , butt , itch , location Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Head Hurts Too Much to Care Anymore
Graph by: (via Bite) Tagged: drinking , graphing , hangovers , Line Graph , weekend Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » The Selfish Internet Meme
Hey, did you know you can easily see this full infographic in all its full sized glory? How you ask? Just click on the image. It's like magic, but it's not! So try it, it's awesome. If you're too lazy you can just click here (but it's not as magical). Graph by: (via Neomam) Tagged: history , infographic , internet … [Link]
Mental Floss » This Glow-In-The-Dark Rope Is Surprisingly Versatile
The Luminoodle is a portable LED light strip that can be draped over everything from a car hood to a desk. [Link]
FMyLife » GhillieSuitsnBiscuits says FML
Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Would you sell out your country for a romp with a Chinese hooker? This U.S. Naval officer did [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 15 Umbrellas to Keep You Dry
April showers bring cool umbrellas. [Link]
FMyLife » KaylaRox1908 says FML
Today, my boss praised me for always ranking first at work and how she hopes I keep it up for a long time. I then had to awkwardly hand her my letter of resignation. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Guy sneaks into a Five Guys burger joint in the middle of the night, makes himself a burger, chats on the phone, and leaves an amusing video which will likely soon be state's evidence [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » An Online Tutorial Will Teach You How to Count Cards
Perfect your blackjack skills with a little arithmetic. [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 New Skills That Could Make You More Attractive to Employers
Presented by Allstate. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Three quarters of parents admit to liking one of their children more than the others, and it's usually the eldest, or the 'best-born' as we like to call it [Obvious]
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FMyLife » humanshield says FML
Today, while working my job as a swim instructor, my coworker sprayed me with the hose. I instinctively held up what I was holding to block the cold water. I was holding a 4 year-old. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Canadian First Nation town declares state of emergency due to a "suicide epidemic" that included 11 suicide attempts on Saturday alone [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Monkey ninja kicks a guy clear into next week [Amusing]
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FMyLife » only child says fuck you mom says FML
Today, I overheard my mom talking to a friend on the phone. What caught my attention was when she said: "You ever look at your kid and just think… 'Fuck. Where'd I go wrong?'" FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Brent Spiner's Patrick Stewart Impression
Make it silly, Mr. Data. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Experts warn that self driving cars are scary. Experts also warn that most people who are legally allowed to drive are also scary [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this persuasion [Photoshop]
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