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.”
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my wife is treating me like I'm the devil, all because I refused to go on medication that'll kill my sex drive, just so she won't have to deal with me actually wanting to make love more than once a year. FML [Link]
FMyLife » just die already says FML
Today, I found out my psycho ex also reads FML. She called me at work, pissed that I'd "publicly humiliated" her on here. I haven't posted about her at all. I'm sure the brick I found thrown through my window a few hours later has nothing to do with her, though. FML [Link]
Weird Universe » News of the Weird (April 24, 2016)
News of the Weird
Weirdnuz.M472, April 24, 2016
Copyright 2016 by Chuck Shepherd. All rights reserved.
Lead Story
The Internet’s Promise Fulfilled (for Men, Anyway): Japan’s Tenga toy company appears to be first on the market with a virtual-reality bodysuit (for use with the Oculus Rift “Sexy Beach Premium Resort” 3-D game) containing a genital stimulator and the sensation of … [Link]
Mental Floss » Now You Can Get Prince's Love Symbol as a Font
The font previously known as PRNC. [Link]
Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 103: Legislating Pi
In 1897, confused physician Edward J. Goodwin submitted a bill to the Indiana General Assembly declaring that he’d squared the circle — a mathematical feat that was known to be impossible. In today’s show we’ll examine the Indiana pi bill, its colorful and eccentric sponsor, and its celebrated course through a bewildered legislature and into mathematical history. We’ll also marvel … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A preacher in Alabama wants you to know that sex will kill your brain cells, make you homeless and was brought by God as a means of punishing people [Weird]
[link] [224 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Epic Facts About ‘Gangs of New York’
Martin Scorsese’s ode to old-timey criminals was 32 years in the making. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Portland firefighters rescue duckling from storm grate, completing the rare firefighters-duck rescue trifecta [Spiffy]
[link] [27 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Barbie gets political and meta [Amusing]
[link] [91 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Astronaut runs London marathon in space suit. Naaa. JK. He did it aboard the ISS [Cool]
[link] [35 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Germany Installs Ground-Level Traffic Lights for Distracted Phone Users
Pedestrians can see if a train's coming without looking up. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these eyes [Photoshop]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Texas man purloins steaks, has beef with cops leading to high-speed chase. Police use flanking maneuvers and attempt to T-bone suspect before he's finally cut off. Strip search reveals evidence [Repeat]
[link] [39 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New photos nostalgically document road-tripping American vacationers of the 1980s and 1990s, when tourists at national parks sported real cameras, binoculars and fanny packs, had questionable taste in hair and fashion, but weren't invariably obes
[link] [182 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ammon Bundy's defense — the federal government doesn't own federal land. See, they have recently discovered documents from 1787. Yep, his lawyers are really gonna try it [Giggity]
[link] [467 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Putin authorizes the Russian military to spend $26,000 on five bottlenose dolphins for the Russian navy… and no one knows why, though it's clear Putin has a sinister porpoise for them [Creepy]
[link] [55 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 of America's Most Incredible Farmers' Markets
America’s farmers' markets have evolved from hay bales and apple barrels to full-blown culinary experiences. Here are some of the top destinations from across the country. [Link]
FMyLife » sleepingbeauty says FML
Today, I got in a fight with my boyfriend. I sent him a long message pouring my heart out about how hurt I am that he constantly ignores me or responds to almost everything I say in monosyllables. He texted back "ok". FML [Link]
FMyLife » HomeAlone says FML
Today, I went into the bathroom and got angry upon finding that once again, no one had bothered to put on a new roll of toilet paper. And then I remembered that I live alone. FML [Link]
FMyLife » anonymous says FML
Today, I had dinner with my boyfriend and his family. When I got there, his sister started sobbing and ran out of the room. Turns out, my necklace my boyfriend gave me was his sister's. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What started as a would-be arrest at a Kansas motel ended with two members of the U.S. Marshals Service's Fugitive Task Force, an FBI agent, and a fourth federal agent shot, and the motel in flames [Scary]
[link] [119 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » CSB Sunday Special Edition: Memories of Prince [CSB]
[link] [82 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Police arrest schoolchildren for hurling bulbs of garlic at passing cars, warn that it could have left someone in a korma [Obvious]
[link] [34 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Powered adjustable height desk, so easy you just push a button. Sit or stand while you work. Pricey, but useful. Share your plans and parts list for DIY if you like it but can't quite swing the cost. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
[link] [11 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Firefighters rescue two sets of ducklings in the best "Awwww" story you'll read today [Florida]
[link] [5 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Is Glass a Liquid?
"Rigidity and plasticity are not absolute terms but relative…." -Grove Karl Gilbert, Geologist [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently there's a world record for the heaviest vehicle ever pulled over 100 feet by two men [Strange]
[link] [36 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Amazon Deals We Could Find This Week
As a new recurring feature, we’re going to share some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. These items were the ones that were the most popular with our readers this week, and they’re still available. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Today Is Tax Freedom Day for most of the country. It was earlier in Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana … but will be later in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York [Interesting]
[link] [195 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Austin school board takes public submissions to rename Robert E Lee Elementary School. Your leading vote-getter so far: Donald Trump Elementary. Other contenders include Hitler, Willie Nelson, and of course, Schoolie McSchoolface [Obvious]
[link] [195 comments] [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 9AM Back to Work
Engineer: I’m against Google Earth! The terrorists are using it! And the communists! 700 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas [Link]
Mental Floss » 14 Presidential Facts About 'Veep'
The Emmy-winning HBO series returns tonight. At least one Supreme Court Justice will be watching. [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch a Japanese Chef Prepare a Meal of Poisonous Pufferfish
It takes years of training—and lots of skill—to properly prepare fugu. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Is There Confetti In So Many Taser Guns?
Lots of Taser guns don't just fire out electrical probes, they fire out dozens of confetti-like pieces of paper. Why? [Link]
FMyLife » Roomie pay rent plz says FML
Today, my roommate's shopping addiction reached a whole new level. He bought a box of tampons just because they were 40% off. Yes, he. FML [Link]
FMyLife » schnegg says FML
Today, the firm I work at informed all the employees about our annual staff trip. So, we're going to a tomato festival and everything is already planned and booked. I'm allergic to tomatoes. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's good when police officers decide to destroy illegal marijuana by burning it. However, it's even better when they forget to check the wind direction [Amusing]
[link] [39 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » Where Weird Comes From
All you ever wanted to know about the history of the word 'weird.'
[Link]
Weird Universe » Follies of the Madmen #281
Those puny digits of females–how can they even grasp a writing instrument?
Original ad here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this sexual tension [Photoshop]
[link] [32 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » CSB Sunday Morning: Cooking disasters [CSB]
[link] [191 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Does It Seem Like Tornadoes Target Mobile Homes?
The factoid is somewhat true, but for the wrong reasons. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Lawyer threatens to sue restaurant because he did not get his $2.25 cup of soup. Lawyers deserve their own tag and a special place in hell [Fail]
[link] [183 comments] [Link]
GraphJam » Internet Needs
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: hierarchy , infographic , internet , made of cats , rules Share on Facebook
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GraphJam »
Graph by: jcblm5145 Tagged: fear , fight or flight , flow chart , noise , omg , scared Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » And It Actually Worked!
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: featured , graph , passion , Pie Chart , self referential Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » Can You Solve the Green-Eyed Logic Puzzle?
Here's a classic stumper. [Link]
Futility Closet » Pagan Island
Twenty-six villages are ranged around the coastline of an island. Their names, in order, are A, B, C, …, Z. At various times in its history, the island has been visited by 26 missionaries, who names are also A, B, C, …, Z. Each missionary landed first at the village that bore his name and began his work there. Each … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Conference encourages student leaders to use babies as role models. Well, it works for Congress [Silly]
[link] [25 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » This Short Documentary Shows Early Reactions to 'Dungeons and Dragons'
The popular game was once associated with demonology, witchcraft, and a string of teen murders. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, the CEO of my company wanted to meet with me. I was excited until I found out she just wanted to bitch me out and personally fire me. Later on, I found out my boss had totally shafted me and blamed the failure of a big project on me instead of admitting it was all his fault. FML [Link]
FMyLife » she won't see a therapist says FML
Today, my wife's paranoia reached a new level. She spent a half hour fretting over the idea that one of the cleaning ladies at our hotel might have taken a used condom from our room and tried to get pregnant with it. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Video Reveals Unexpected Visual Patterns in Unrelated Films
Whether done in homage or completely unconsciously, these visual parallels prove that filmmakers are working under the influence. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Our host isn't in the studio tonight, but for your listening enjoyment here is an archived Livingston Stapler Company Presents show from April 19, 2014 [Spiffy]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Massive fire at apartment complex under construction outside Phoenix [Scary]
[link] [96 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my neighbor called the cops on me, all because he heard me speaking Arabic. I was on the phone with my grandmother in Egypt. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my boyfriend wrote me a love letter saying about how much he cares for me, how he'd die for me and how he wants to spend his life with me. What really took my breath away was the confession at the end about how he "accidentally" cheated on me with my best friend. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Time Elvis Bombed in Las Vegas
Before the King was a Vegas mainstay, Elvis had a Sin City stint cut short because he was so poorly received. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're the kind of guy who names his restaurant Bubba Chang's Buffet, you're also the kind of guy who will take a baseball bat to a car in your parking lot. And the driver, too [Dumbass]
[link] [63 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A family might get their boat back in time for another summer of fun activities in the Bermuda Triangle. Maybe [Strange]
[link] [23 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Forget all those water conservation tips you've heard over the years: Seattle mayor says it's "normal practice" to run your tap for two minutes before using it [Interesting]
[link] [68 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Old and busted: Maternity leave. New hotness: Paw-ternity leave [Silly]
[link] [29 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Surprising Intelligence of Slime Molds
That's a pretty clever pulsating blob of goo. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New report from the Romero Institute shows that Chicago has seen a steady increase in shootings [Obvious]
[link] [95 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » PSA: Maple Syrup will not cure menningitis [Fail]
[link] [78 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this sad clown [Photoshop]
[link] [15 comments] [Link]
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