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 » You're a special type of drunk when you start trying to make the ultimate wine slushie [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » 12 Outrageous Facts About Twisted Sister
The shock rockers' "overnight" success was a long time coming. [Link]
FMyLife » NickySimpson says FML
Today, I almost got fired for not following my boss on Twitter and Instagram. FML [Link]
FMyLife » TheHeirofTime says FML
Today, I worked as a cashier at a rummage sale at my church to raise money for the homeless. My bag was stolen. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "This is a combination of alcohol, testosterone, stupidity and firearms", and it's not Florida [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Childless woman thinks she deserves her own maternity leave so she can relax, unwind, and reflect on her life. Because everybody knows new mothers are always sitting around doing nothing but relaxing, unwinding, and reflecting [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Man arrested for slowing down while driving. Florida: Because people behind him couldn't stop in time [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Playing Cards Pay Homage to Groundbreaking Women in History
Get ready for the best royal flush you've ever seen. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Newspaper reports gas hitting the largest daily increase in price since March 29 [Stupid] 8/10ths of a cent [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this happy abduction [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » The key to losing 250 lbs: "I just didn't eat anything I liked to eat" [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » "This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it" [Scary]
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Futility Closet » “A Victim of Irregularity”
Though no great catch, this man was caught,
And neighbors tell, I’m told,
That oft, with scratch, his face was scraught,
Till fearful yells he yold. In sink of sadness almost sunk,
To quit all strife he strove —
And after he a think had thunk,
A happier life he love. To steal a kiss, no more he stole;
To … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fried Mayonnaise? Why? Why would you DO that? [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » This house just oozes midnight in the garden of Fark and evil [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Truck hauling 42,000 pounds of ham bursts into flame. Firefighters respond with 1,000 gallons of mustard [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » Meanwhile, in Baghdad [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » If you fall for the old Nigerian Prince scam, and then fall for the dead Irish relative scam, you might want to stop using the internet [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Nomad Pod: 1800 mAh iWatch charger. I'm going to name mine George. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » Russia: "The US plane was flying with no transponder signal, forcing us to assume there was a space frog on board so our pilot had to, of course, do a barrel roll" [Followup]
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Mental Floss » The Best Amazon Deals We Could Find Today, April 30
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 30. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Errrrrrrrr…. I ain't no 'redneck' you 'hillbilly' [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Buenos Aires judge rules dancing illegal. Kevin Bacon en route [Stupid]
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Overheard In The Office » As It Should Be
IT guy to woman holding two cups: Ah: Two Cups, One Girl! Blacktown
Australia Overheard by: Tim [Link]
Mental Floss » 8 Hit Movies That Were Originally Rejected by Studios
If at first you don't succeed … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Best Korea stepping up security after their very first bank robbery. In other news, someone actually had the stones to rob a bank in North Korea [Interesting]
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Weird Universe » Insure It
Nick Hawk from the reality series Gigolos has insured his penis for $1 million dollars. I have heard of dancers insuring their legs and even sports professionals insuring various parts depending on what game and position they play. But usually those people are famous and talented. To be fair this show has been on for 6 years so Nick must … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Not news: Pub landlady prosecuted for serving short measures. Fark: Six teaspoons of beer short [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Caption these two colorful birds [Caption]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this arriving couple [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Grab your martinis, your fancy gadgets, and your best disguises: this week in the Saturday Morning Book Thread we're looking for the best spy thrillers. Share your favorites…and feel free to chime in on proper martini preparation, too [Interest
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Fark.com RSS » Listen up you DAMN humans, I am alien ROYAL, you tow my car and I WILL destroy planet EARTH [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » If someone blocks your driveway, can you ram their car? Here comes the legalese [Interesting]
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FMyLife » brandogg says FML
Today, I was laying on the couch with a cast on my broken ankle. My brother thought it would be funny to shoot my cast with a high-powered pellet gun. It went straight through the cast and now I need to go back to the hospital. FML [Link]
Weird Universe » LifeSkills Pod
Barclays Bank in the UK has created a "LifeSkills Pod" which it explains is a "futuristic work experience simulator" that mirrors "real-world work scenarios."
Pods will be installed in various schools so that young people can sit in the pod and "build the skills needed in the workplace."
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Fark.com RSS » Instead of drinking beer this summer, why not try pulque, kvass, or palm wine? Then again, you could just drink beer [Strange]
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Weird Universe » Hoesy Corona at Labbodies
LABBODIES: the pretentious gift that keeps on giving! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you get lost hiking in North Carolina and wind up in New Zealand, maybe hiking isn't your thing [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Eli the Bitey cat has English cousins, who knew? [Caturday]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I met my birth father for the first time. The first thing he told me was that if I ever get arrested, I should give him a call so his guys on the inside can look after me. I don't think there's going to be a second meeting. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, the highlight of my whole month was finally being able to take a solid crap. FML [Link]
GraphJam » The Many Happy Returns of Bruno
Graph by: (via pleated jeans) Tagged: actor , bruce willis , cop , movies , range , spreadsheet Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » What Type of Math Class Is This?
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: best of week , equation , math , penguin , poo Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » When confronted about your phony chiropractic and health supplement services being practiced out of a hotel room, shouting "cancel cancel cancel" won't magically turn off the camera or dissuade the reporter [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Create the World’s Smallest Thermometer Out of DNA
It’s 20,000 times smaller than a strand of hair. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Identical twins are now 100 years old and still going strong. They are inseparable and when asked about being famous they say "I don't think we're famous. I just think we're old" [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » American Airlines apologizes to concert musician for preventing her from bringing her violin on board, says next time she will be allowed, with no strings attached [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 'Good Morning America' Visits 'Star Trek: TNG' in 1992
"We're on the bridge, which is really neat. There's neat stuff around here, on the Enterprise!" -Joan Lunden [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What, she was supposed to let them run around loose in the backyard? In the middle of the night? [Obvious]
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FMyLife » sam.exe says FML
Today, I was declined a sales position at a local store. As I headed out, I heard the interviewer telling a colleague, "Christ. That kid had less charisma than Microsoft Sam." FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » PG&E has said it spends $260 million a year to manage 50 million trees along its 134,000 miles of power lines. You had one job. To trim 50 million trees. One job [Asinine]
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Futility Closet » Good Boy
The best dog breeds to sit for paintings, according to British artist Briton Rivière: The best dog to sit is an animal which I am afraid I must admit I thoroughly dislike — an intelligent poodle. Many dogs are a long time before they grasp what is wanted of them, and one has to go through no small amount of … [Link]
Mental Floss » London Is About to Host the World's Most Boring Conference
Why not embrace the mundane? [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, some guy on a bike kept taunting me about my weight while I was out jogging. He ended up hitting a street lamp and fell off his bike. I had a real good laugh at him for all of 5 seconds before he got mad and really made me run. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » TEPCO admits its new Fukushima ice wall is not watertight because, well, it's ice [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Watch a Group of Daredevils Perform High-Wire Slam-Dunk Stunts
Watch the "Dunking Devils" show off their flips, spins, and wild dismounts. [Link]
Mental Floss » Disney Adds Five New Attractions to Its Tokyo Theme Parks
Japan’s Disney Parks are about to get a whole lot bigger. [Link]
Mental Floss » WWI Centennial: British Crush Easter Rising
Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 233rd installment in the series. [Link]
Mental Floss » Professional Stunt Trainer Will Teach Movie Swordsmanship in Cities Around the World
Professional actor and stunt trainer Adrian Paul is bringing his unique brand of cinematic sword fighting to cities around the world. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This might wreck all that you think you know about horned-helmeted Vikings [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » The 'Cricket Shelter' Lets You Farm Insects in the City
Insects could be the protein source of the future. [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Words That Have Changed Stages in the New Edition of 'Modern English Usage'
Even the most careful, educated writers occasionally need some guidance on questions of proper usage. Since 1998, Bryan Garner’s Garner’s Modern American Usage has been a trusted and comprehensive source on everything from the choice between a and an to the spelling of zwieback. The fourth edition has recently been published, and “given the book’s broadly inclusive approach to World … [Link]
Mental Floss » This App Lets Parents Read Their Children Bedtime Stories in Virtual Reality
Samsung is developing a magical new app that lets parents and children reunite for bedtime stories in virtual reality. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Some Illinois cities are wrestling with how to best inform people that, "Hassert Blvd is Named After The Hassert Family NOT Dennis Hastert The former Speaker" [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Take Tattoos For a Trial Run With This Augmented Reality App
See how a design will suit your body before committing to it forever. [Link]
Mental Floss » A 'Short Circuit' Fan Built Johnny Five Out of LEGOs
The project has gained enough support to reach the next level on LEGO Ideas. [Link]
Mental Floss » How Can Water On Earth Be Older Than the Solar System?
An answer from our friends at Quora. [Link]
FMyLife » DeathbyWording says FML
Today, my doctor said I "might" have an enlarged heart and an irregular heartbeat. It "could" be seriously life-threatening and I "should" go to a specialist for further tests. My insurance refuses to cover my consultation with the specialist because the doctor's wording is too uncertain. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Bittersweet says FML
Today, after 10 years of frequent international air travel, I got my seat upgraded for the first time. Also, for the first time in 10 years, the airline lost my luggage. FML [Link]
FMyLife » PhantomKitty says FML
Today, my anxiety has gotten so bad that I start to panic every time someone even approaches me. I'm a cashier, and I'm only halfway through my shift. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 'Game of Thrones' Podcasts For Every Type of Fan
Can't get enough of the HBO series? These podcasts will get you from one Sunday to the next. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 'Gigolo' star insures his penis for $1M. Because you never know what will happen when you shake your moneymaker [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Here's Where Your Money Goes When You Spend It on Food
The USDA breaks down the "food dollar" by the cent. [Link]
Mental Floss » Visualizing the Motions of Kung Fu
Hong Kong based designer Tobias Gremmler captures the act of kung fu. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's really dangerous to have guns in the home if kids live there. Especially if you're a burglar and you break into a house when an armed 11-year-old kid is there [Hero]
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Mental Floss » Woman Names Son 'Saw Jet Star' After Giving Birth on a Jetstar Plane
Saw Jet Star is the first baby to be delivered on a Jetstar Asia flight. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this incredible, edible egg [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Female Artists Featured in Only 25 Percent of Solo Shows at London’s Top Institutions
But museums in the U.S. and U.K. are taking steps to change that. [Link]
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