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 » Son, lighting my grandson on fire is no way to go through life [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » US scolds France for violent cops and dirty prisons, in bizarre move that leaves both pots and kettles confused [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » This Seattle Food Truck Serves Canine Clientele
Menu items include peanut butter-banana cookies and fried chicken necks. [Link]
Weird Universe » Church Of The FSM Setback
A Federal court judge has ruled that the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is not a valid religion. In fact the judge ruled that the church is a parody, a parody, can you believe it?!? Don't worry true believers, this is just a minor setback. Keep on keeping on folks. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » College professor: Okay students, in order to get you ready for the horrors in life you will now commence to drink Baijiu for your exam. Bottoms up [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » "I think someone may be living in a pothole near my house" [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Here's How Much Darth Vader's Suit Would Cost in Real Life
Let's hope a lightsaber is less expensive. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Italians knock off My Little Pony. You should have paid the protection money, Celestia [Misc]
[link] [46 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here are the reasons why the Navy didn't shoot down the Russian jets that buzzed their ship. Not wanting to turn the entire planet into a radioactive wasteland strangely absent [Obvious]
[link] [74 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » More husbands negotiating with their wives for the right to cheat. Also known as "The Bill Clinton Clause" [Facepalm]
[link] [73 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Robot Waiters In China Are Getting Fired
Robots aren’t great at customer service, it seems. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » All those "religious freedom" laws and "Bathroom Bills" that seem to have popped up simultaneously across the country? Turns out they've all been written by Kim Davis' lawyers [Asinine]
[link] [197 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 16 Lively Facts About 'Death Wish'
If it were up to Charles Bronson, Dustin Hoffman would have starred in the classic vigilante flick. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Never get in a road rage fight with someone who can see two of you [Florida]
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Mental Floss » New Documentary Will Tell the Story of Carl Von Cosel, Mad Scientist, Hopeless Romantic, and Corpse Reanimator
Morbid Anatomy Museum filmmaker-in-residence Ronni Thomas will explore the bizarre story of Carl Von Cosel in the upcoming documentary 'No Place For The Living.' [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Nice ranch-style home for sale and the price may be negotiable due to the cat urine, drug paraphernalia and the squatter that police won't evict [Asinine]
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The Onion » A Look Back At The Career Of Kobe Bryant, The NBA’s All-Time Greatest Ego
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Fark.com RSS » Man goes full potato. Loses 70 lbs [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Everyone in the Northeast U.S., get ready to stab holes in your eardrums. ooo-eee-ooo-eee, Screeeeeee, cchhhiirrrppp or however you describe it, let me sing you the song of my people [Awkward]
[link] [75 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Loch Ness Monster* Found in Legendary Scottish Lake (*Not the Actual One)
The prop was used in the 1970 movie 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.' [Link]
Mental Floss » There’s a Potato Hiding Among These Hamsters
One of these things is not like the others. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: Smoked, baked, braised, pulled, swimming in sauce, dry rub, whichever ya like. This here's a BBQ thread.. show us how it's done [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Photographer Captures Subjects After a Glass (or Two, or Three) of Wine
Things got predictably silly. [Link]
Mental Floss » LEGO Unveils 1600-Piece 'Minecraft' Village Set
The latest and largest addition to every builder's dream collaboration. [Link]
Mental Floss » How Bacteria Taught Us to Edit Genes
We're at the beginning of full-fledged gene-editing revolution that has enabled scientists to fashion novel plants and animals with thrilling—and sometimes troubling—ease. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Philly Catholic penguin charged with DUI says she doesn't remember her drunken car crash …or driving for that matter …or the arresting officers [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Ah, beachcombing: you never know what you might find, be it pirate treasure, sea shells, or insanely valuable whale vomit [Strange]
[link] [34 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Living Near Green Spaces May Increase Women’s Lifespans
A large study of women across the U.S. found that living in neighborhoods with lots of vegetation consistently decreased the risk of death by disease. [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Things to Never Buy at the Grocery Store
You can save 30 percent by creating your own snack-size bags of chips, and more helpful pointers. [Link]
Mental Floss » Facebook's Social VR Demo Envisions a Future of Virtual Selfies
Soon you won't need to be in the same room as someone to snap a picture with them. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this Einstein [Photoshop]
[link] [26 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Science Experiments to Try At Home
Bring the science home with these cool and simple experiments you can conduct in the comfort of your kitchen. * Intriguing Headline of the Day: You Lose Consciousness Every Minute of Every Day Suggests New Study * We all know about the lion that roars at the beginning of MGM films. Here are some slightly smaller felines that have made … [Link]
The Onion » Octopus Escapes New Zealand Aquarium
Inky the Octopus is believed to have escaped the national aquarium of New Zealand by opening the lid of his tank, slithering across the floor, then squeezing through a 5-inch-wide drainage pipe and out to sea. What do you think?
[Link]
Fark.com RSS » Trail of destruction proves once again that 6-year-olds are just the worst drivers [Obvious]
[link] [29 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Amazon Deals We Could Find Today, April 14
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 14. [Link]
Futility Closet » Twos and Tens
The Wikipedia page for 1024 gives a handy technique for estimating large powers of 2 in decimal notation. For exponents up to about 100, 210a+b ≈ 2b103a. For example, 235 = 34359738368 ≈ 32 × 109 = 32000000000. This works because 210 ≈ 103. 3a gives a good estimate of the number of digits for exponents up to 300. (Thanks, … [Link]
Mental Floss » AMC Theaters Might Soon Let Millennials Use Their Phones During Movies
Some film lovers are already outraged by this plan. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Post a viral video of your son being paddled at school? Yup, that's a paddlin' [Sick]
[link] [183 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Littoral lube failure proves costly for Navy, most relationships [Fail]
[link] [66 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Couple Who Sat With Lincoln on the Night of His Assassination
The Lincolns weren’t alone in the Presidential Box at Ford’s Theater that night. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Study shows airport sniffer dogs splendid at smelling smuggled sausages [Spiffy]
[link] [35 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 'There goes the neighborhood' used to mean the exact reverse of this [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 22 of the World’s Craziest Jelly Bean Flavors
Here are 22 of the weirdest jelly bean flavors ever made—and where to buy them. [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Facts About Peter Rabbit
That naughty bunny who got caught sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden was based on a real pet rabbit. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man with worst case of crabs ever gets sentenced to five years in prison [Giggity]
[link] [31 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Worried about how to afford college for your kids? Try to afford daycare first [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » The guy living in a box in his friend's living room in San Francisco for $400 a month now has to move out. In related news, he spent $1,300 building a wooden box [Followup]
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Mental Floss » The Return of the Urban Sombrero
J. Peterman will finally start selling the 22-inch diameter sombreros. [Link]
Mental Floss » Russian Police Test Out Corgis as Service Dogs
Stop in the name of cuteness. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Tragic History of RC Cola
RC innovated faster and better than Coke or Pepsi, and yet they still got left in the dust. [Link]
The Onion » Passersby Stop To Stare At Man Leading Sad Life Through Open Apartment Window
CINCINNATI—Saying they could not stop staring despite the highly private nature of the scene that was unfolding, numerous passersby reportedly paused dead in their tracks Wednesday night upon catching sight of a man leading an incredibly sad life who was clearly visible through his unobstructed apartment window.Witnesses said they started gathering on the sidewalk outside his apartment building at approximately … [Link]
Mental Floss » 'Jaws'-Themed Sperry Footwear Will Hit Beaches This Summer
We don't know if it's safe to go back in the water, but you can enjoy the sand in these kicks. [Link]
The Onion » World’s Marine Life On Edge Now That SeaWorld Moving On From Orcas
PACIFIC OCEAN—Following the theme park’s pledge to phase out exhibits featuring the whale species and discontinue breeding them in captivity altogether, the world’s marine life told sources Thursday they were completely on edge now that SeaWorld is moving on from orcas. “At first, I was happy to hear the news about the orcas, but then it dawned on me that … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Airline passenger tries to smuggle live birds in his pants, is caught live tweeting [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Russian defense officials don't understand why Americans are so "distressed" over their pilots buzzing a destroyer. "Sorry, but the pattern was full" [Followup]
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The Onion » How To Talk To Your Teen About Depression
Nearly one in five teens experiences depression, but parents can find it difficult to broach the subject. Here are The Onion’s tips for talking to your teen about depression:Begin your conversation with something as simple as an observation, such as “I’ve noticed you have everything a person needs to be happy.”
Your teen will appreciate your honesty and transparency. Let them … [Link]
Mental Floss » See the World's Most Complete Recreation of Dodo Anatomy
Scientists spent five years creating a digital reconstruction of a dodo skeleton, the first in-depth description of the extinct bird's anatomy in 150 years. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sir, masturbating for 3 hours is acceptable on Greyhound but not MegaBus [Giggity]
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Mental Floss » Watch Beetles Dine on Fish Corpses in This Timelapse
Three weeks of decomposition are shown in less than five minutes. [Link]
The Onion » Switzerland Passes U.N. Inspection After Erecting Fire Escape On Matterhorn
[Link]
Fark.com RSS » That moment when you learn you're on the ISIS kill list [Scary]
[link] [68 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Don't hug Stacey's boyfriend [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Australian couple convicted, fined for cow-sharing [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » It is only Russia that has fifth-generation fighter aircraft. America's best fighter F-22 Raptor lacks teeth [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » But what am I supposed to do with the other six days of the week? [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » DirecTV installer saves double amputee veteran from burning house sometime between the hours of 3 PM and 9 PM [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Need evidence as to why you should keep your seat belt fastened while in a plane? Behold Exhibit A [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » The Appeals Court rules that the government has the right to access your cell phone data without a warrant [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 6 Spectacular Praying Mantises
These insects come in an amazing variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. [Link]
The Onion » Zip Code Could Point To Life Expectancy
A recent study investigated income and mortality rates and found a nearly 15-year difference in life expectancy between the wealthiest and poorest Americans, with the longevity of those in poverty strongly correlated to what zip code they lived in. What do you think?
[Link]
The Onion » Hotel Lobby Treated To Entirety Of Child’s Song Catalogue During Check-In Process
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—According to guests lined up at the front desk and seated at the nearby hotel bar, the entire Marriott Courtyard lobby was treated to every song in 4-year-old Emma Freeland’s catalogue Wednesday while her parents checked into their room. “I thought she might just sing us ‘The Itsy-Bitsy Spider,’ but no—she segued right into ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,’ … [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Do I Feel My Phone Vibrate Even When No One's Calling or Texting?
If you hallucinate that your phone is vibrating, you aren't alone. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This week in headlines you can't believe aren't from 2008: "Digital Music Revenues Top Physical Sales" [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » "Dear Prudence: My ex is offering to pay me a fair amount of cash if I hang out with him and be his friend. I'm worried that I'll look like a prostitute and get drawn back into a relationship, but I could use the cash" [Awkward]
[link] [93 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, after a long day, I energetically took off my belt to take my pants off and relax. In doing so, I whipped the belt around in the air, causing it to spin around and slap me right in my tender ballsack. I almost threw up. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man chases boss with chainsaw, does doughnuts in truck as one of his coworkers films the event [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » Here's the story of a guy who says he won't use toilet paper for "cultural reasons," so he wipes with his hands. Which is bad enough without knowing he's a chef and his kitchen is covered with brown fingerprints [Sick]
[link] [170 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Fun Facts About 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'
The Netflix series that almost never was is a bona fide pop culture obsession. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cat decides to recline on top of train in Japan during rush hour. Hilarity ensues [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Is it Possible to Outrun a Fart?
ASAP Science tries to answer this surprisingly complicated question. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Bouqs Company – flowers from eco-friendly sustainable farms. Never underestimate the impact of random flowers. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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FMyLife » ProtoBird says FML
Today, I got hit so hard in the head by a dodgeball that a contact popped right out. To make matters worse, I continued to get hit as a futilely searched for it. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Most litigious man in the world sues Trump. No this is not about Kanye West [Strange]
[link] [43 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this golden-shoed walker [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Watch a Ball Travel Through a Record-Breaking K'NEX Contraption
This took over 126,00 pieces to build. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Canada politely tells Americans to go kill themselves somewhere else [PSA]
[link] [46 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Definition of a "Standard Drink" Varies From Country to Country
Those who like a strong drink might want to head to Austria. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 2,4,6,8, which cheer coach should I punch in the face? [Florida]
[link] [82 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » Song Wig
"A wig for one head and many ears." Available at songwig.com.
Finally there's an easy way for many people to listen to music at the same time!
Song Wig from PARTY on Vimeo.
via Dave Barry [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Hand Models
The importance of olive oil, tea, and finger exercises. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A former porn shop will celebrate its transition into a book store by hosting a sex-themed art show. "Prostitution is a big part of our city's history" [Spiffy]
[link] [26 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's 2016 and some prosecutors are still convinced that marijuana is the gateway drug to heroin [Facepalm]
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Weird Universe » Tisket-a-Tasket
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Mental Floss » Watch This Dreamlike Video of New York City From Above
Filmed from a helicopter in September 2015, the video gives a tour of New York City from above. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: TB (Not Tuberculosis)
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Mental Floss » Line of Novelty Headphones Lets You Put Sharks and Rubber Ducks in Your Ears
And the sound quality isn't too bad, apparently. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ninth-grade girls hire male stripper to perform at their school's synchronized swimming club's annual banquet. Surprisingly, someone has a problem with that [Amusing]
[link] [60 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Awkward says FML
Today, I was caller number nine on the radio, meaning I technically won the contest. I was too awkward, so they hung up on me. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Usage of My Backseat
LoL by: ballisticjake Tagged: car , drive , sex , storage Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » It Sticks With Me For Weeks
Graph by: Akii (via www.notquitewrong.com) Tagged: biking , driving , people , weird Share on Facebook
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I'd like to thank the genius who scheduled my class in a building which is actively being torn down. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Why C-3PO Has a Red Arm
Great links to start a great day! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Suicide at golf course leaves hole in one [Sad]
[link] [42 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man gets an extra tearjerker of a song in the sleeve after buying used vinyl LP [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Not News: Erik Prince of Blackwater/Xe/Academi fame is building his own air force to fight in Africa's resource wars. News: By weaponizing civilian aircraft. Fark: For his Chinese investors, who overruled the retired US Admiral on the company'
[link] [111 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Infographic: How Travel Makes You a Better Entrepreneur
Take that vacation. In the long run, it will improve your career. [Link]
Futility Closet » Bedtime Stories
In his 1948 book The Lost Art of Profanity, Burges Johnson quotes from an opinion by a Judge Hammond of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts: The Watch and Ward Society of Boston years ago brought charges against a certain magazine for printing obscene matter, and my old friend the late Kendall Banning was forced to defend the publication. He … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Judge rules The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is not a real religion. And yet, Scientology is? [Fail]
[link] [212 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Seeing a movie in a theater is about to become even less enjoyable [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 15 Fun Products to Help You Get Organized
Keeping things tidy is easy when you have the right products to help you out. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bad Day at the Dildo Corral. Potatriot pleads guilty to threatening to kill Obama, says he'll provide info on other Potatriot crimes [Interesting]
[link] [179 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Chemistry of a Perfect Cup of Coffee
It’s all about osmosis. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Men fake orgasms to help their partner's self-esteem, researchers find in new study. WAIT, WHAT? How does that work? [Unlikely]
[link] [196 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 571: "It's Complementary" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]
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Mental Floss » 5 Myths About Healthy Living You've Probably Fallen For
It might be time to exchange your pedometer for an alarm clock. [Link]
Mental Floss » We Now Know Why Bearcats Smell Like Buttered Popcorn
Binturongs mark their territory with a scent that bears an uncanny resemblance to the aroma of buttered popcorn. [Link]
Mental Floss » This Clever T-Shirt Will Help You Communicate in Any Language
Here's one way to talk with your hands. [Link]
The Onion » Jack Nicholson Wishes Girlfriend Old Enough To Have Seen Kobe In Heyday
[Link]
Mental Floss » How Much Does Your State Love Bacon?
This infographic uses Instagram data to show where bacon lovers live in America. [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch a Water Jet Cut Everyday Objects in Half
If you’re curious about the interior components of everyday objects, it’s time to head over to the YouTube channel Cut In Half. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chip implanted in paralyzed man's brain allows him to play guitar. Man, they should try that with Jack White [Interesting]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I joined my grandpa on his morning jog. I didn't last 15 minutes before nearly passing out from exhaustion. He came jogging back home nearly an hour later looking even better than he did when we left. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Having internet sex with pre-teens is not enough for 'Zel the Wolf', he needs sex with the family dog [Weird]
[link] [90 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » These Mini-Shops in India Trust Customers to Use the Honor System
If patrons don't have enough cash, they can come back and pay when they do. [Link]
The Onion » Lakers Players Curious What It Must Be Like To Be Inspired By Kobe Bryant
LOS ANGELES—Amid a massive outpouring of acclaim from fans, fellow athletes, and media members ahead of his retirement, players on the Los Angeles Lakers admitted to reporters Thursday that they are kind of curious what it must be like to be inspired by Kobe Bryant. “I keep hearing all these players on other teams and athletes from other sports talk … [Link]
The Onion » Man Ready To Believe Any Statistic About How Good Warriors Were This Season
HAMPTON, VA—Explaining that the team’s regular-season dominance made him unlikely to question any accomplishment attributed to them, local 29-year-old Jared Dwyer told reporters Thursday that he is ready to believe absolutely any statistic about how good the Golden State Warriors were this year. “At this point, you could tell me that the Warriors shot over 70 percent from three as … [Link]
Mental Floss » England's Tallest Sculpture Is Being Transformed Into a Giant Slide
The ArcelorMittal Orbit will soon be the longest tunnel slide in the world. [Link]
Mental Floss » How to Say You're Sorry, According to Science
A group of researchers at Ohio State University have identified the recipe for the perfect apology. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Trader Joe's falls to the power of the Beef on Weck sandwich as Wegmans rises to the rank of best grocery chain in America [Cool]
[link] [202 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Art Collective Opens Massive Interactive Exhibit In Abandoned Bowling Alley
The House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe is an immersive, interactive art exhibit that kids and adults can explore together. [Link]
Mental Floss » 13 Action-Packed Facts About 'Rumble in the Bronx'
The film that introduced American audiences to Jackie Chan just turned 20 years old. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In-n-Out, apparently unaware of their own name, is threatening lawsuit because a model used their food in a sexually suggestive manner [Asinine]
[link] [157 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this feline ferocity [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Weirdly Easy Way to Make Yourself More Optimistic
One change to your nightly routine may affect your outlook on life. [Link]
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