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 » Least surprising news article of the day: College of Business Infested with Parasitic Bloodsuckers [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » Infographic: America's Top Spelling Mistakes
This year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee champs spelled words like “Feldenkrais” and “Mischprache," but it turns out most Americans are struggling with considerably simpler words. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cute girl visited SF house over 150 years ago and never left [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » Disney World Honored a Woman’s Unused Pass … from 1994
This is why you should never throw anything away! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Norwegian company opens office in Minecraft, allowing people to collaborate creatively in a virtual environment while being sssssssssssBOOOOM goddammit, not again [Interesting]
[link] [36 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Which State Has the Most Medical Malpractice Suits?
Hawaii is last on the list. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When I was a kid I had to climb a 2,625-foot cliffside ladder to get back and forth to school. Well at least it was only uphill, one way [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Torn from the front page of the Bangor Daily News: Truck driving erotically in Southwest Harbor [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » France has outlawed weekend work emails. Now only outlaws will have weekend work emails [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » More than 300 people on board Korean Air plane evacuated after engine fire. They also left the plane [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » The average worker in ancient Rome was dead by thirty, with arthritis and multiple broken bones. That's nothing, I got a callous on my thumb from having to man the cappuccino maker all day long [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » How Uber is changing drug dealing. Yes, people are dumb enough to have a GPS tracked Uber car take them to score drugs [Misc]
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Fark.com RSS » For the first time in a real situation, 97-year-old Dr. Heimlich got to use his maneuver [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Chicago Police think they have a new way to solve the city's persistent gun violence problem: they are going to math the living hell out of it [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » One should bee careful when visiting an Arizona park. Also, don't use honey as a skin softener [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 10 Things We Learned About Crocs From AMNH's New Exhibition
Crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials are in the spotlight in the American Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibition, “Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World.” In addition to exploring the evolutionary history of these prehistoric-looking beasts, the exhibition tackles crocodilian myths, analyzes threats to their survival, and features live animals (including the adorable alligator hatchlings you can see on the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Jews begin their annual pilgrimage to the oldest known synagogue in Africa. Difficulty: it's located in Tunisia which is currently being wracked by jihadist violence, so security has been upgraded from "heavy" to "Presidential visit&#
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Fark.com RSS » It's a rough time in Europe right now, what with the migrant crisis, Greece melting down and the looming Brexit, but on the bright side, Europeans can still mock each other's stereotypes [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Stealing a boat, breaking into a house, and fighting the homeowner with exercise equipment while naked isn't normal, but on… yeah you already know what he was on [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Accountant embezzles $100K from Seattle Children's Hospital to build Hindu temple and will now be slapped with five counts of theft, possibly one from each of Kali's arms and the last from Ganesh's trunk [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this sign of the times [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Missing Links: Licking Puppies
This photo series captures puppies mid-lick. * There are far too few TED Talks featuring cute little dancing robots. * There are two types of people in the world: those that love New York City and those that want to avoid it like the plague. This article explains why some people find comfort in the congestion. * Did you know … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Queen takes a Pooh [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » The Most Popular Baby Names of 2015 By State
These maps reveal patterns in baby naming by region. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently, having stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night is enough to qualify you to diagnose traumatic brain injuries, at least according to the VA [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » And this week's contestant in the Mother of The Year competition is also a contestant for the Coolest Mother of The Year, depending upon your perspective [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Meet the tree that's older than the United States [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » Most of you have probably already left the office, but for those of you who can't, we have a very special slightly early edition of the Fark Weird News Quiz [Survey]
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Mental Floss » Cleveland's New Bike Share Program Will Let You Drop Your Bike Anywhere
For a price, of course. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's Memorial Day weekend so it's time for calm, common sense advice in shark reporting, starting with "Don't become a human happy meal" [Facepalm]
[link] [22 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So the Taliban, who were the US enemies, but are now allies in Afghanistan, team up with Iran, who is a foe to the US, to fight ISIS, who is…I…I just give up [Strange]
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Futility Closet » A Loss for Words
In a 2013 study of tongue twisters, MIT psychologist Stefanie Shattuck-Hufnagel found that some volunteers who tried to say this phrase stopped talking altogether: pad kid poured curd pulled cod “If anyone can say this ten times quickly, they get a prize,” she said. Another, from my notes: She (to workman finishing bottom of flying boat hull) — Are you … [Link]
Mental Floss » ‘MouseChat’ Podcasters Share 13 Insider Tips for Planning Your Disney Vacation
11. Naps are your friend. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Weird Week in review
Strange news from all over. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Batphone becomes reality [Cool]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Hard to "Handle"
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Mental Floss » National Parks Are More Popular Than Ever
Visitation is at an all-time high ahead of the centennial. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Gotdammit, internet. Someone has written erotic fiction starring Guy Fieri and Ted Cruz *barf* [Sick]
[link] [102 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Furzball says FML
Today, I was mowing my lawn and it had a dry looking dog turd. I figured I'd be able to mow it easily into the grass bag as dust. Instead, it still had enough moisture to splatter into clumps. Including a couple that went up my left nostril. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "I thought it was just a test of the gates, I'm used to 'CHOO-CHOO' when a train approaches" says woman who recently escaped Darwin's grasp [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Couple of guys manage to steal £170,000 worth of vans using a secretive thief's tool called a "Jiggler." Bonus: Article contains an image of an entire set of "Jigglers," just in case, you know, you ever get locked out of your
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Fark.com RSS » The story of the the 15-year-old girl who had sex with several boys in a HS bathroom while up to 25 others watched just got weirder as her mother claims she was kidnapped at age 13 and held captive by human traffickers for almost two years [Followup]
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Mental Floss » This Zipper Lets You Know When Your Fly is Down
Finally, a pair of pants that will look out for you. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Brand new roller coaster crammed full of passengers gets stuck. 45 feet in the air. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Turkey is REALLY pissed that photos have emerged of US commandos working with terrorists and by terrorists they mean Kurds [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » France's Newest Museum Is Devoted to Wine
Now you can drink while learning about drinking. [Link]
FMyLife » megsterr413 says FML
Today, after spending all day begging my husband to stop playing video games and show me some attention, I finally fell asleep out of boredom. As soon as I did, he shut the game off and went to hang out with our neighbor. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Microsoft Is Banning the Most Commonly Used Passwords
It's time to think of something a bit harder than "123456" or "password." [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 BBQ Tricks and Tips from Pitmasters
Break out your tongs and hone your skills with these barbecue tips from the experts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Photography e-courses. Missing: that course you wanted on taking better selfies. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Mental Floss » Researcher Maps the Devastation of the Black Plague Using Broken Pottery
A survey of 12th- to 16th-century litter reveals an "eye-watering" drop in the population. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Amazon Deals We Could Find Today, May 27
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, May 27. [Link]
Mental Floss » What Would You Sacrifice for a Better Work-Life Balance?
Would you rather live without your phone for a year of have your HR director move in with you? [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Intriguing (and Occasionally Bizarre) Harry Potter Fan Theories
Some of these conjectures seem shockingly plausible, fitting perfectly within the events of the seven-book series and providing answers where Rowling’s original text has not; others are, to be blunt, totally bonkers—but fun all the same. [Link]
FMyLife » ijustwannaplaymymusic says FML
Today, I was practicing the piano. My brother told me that if I loved him, I would stop. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was playing basketball in the searing heat with my friends. I jokingly told my friend that I was gonna die if I stayed out there much longer. Two minutes later, I got the ball and made the shot that won. Too bad I didn't see it, since I collapsed right as I took the shot and blacked out. … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Rare Asian Arowana Fish Can Cost Up to $150,000
People have even been murdered over the rare fish. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Just when you thought nuclear weapons could not get more stupid, here is the USAF official tactic of dropping a nuke while doing a loop de loop in a bomber [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Up until the 19th century, bathrooms were not separated by gender or sex [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » The Real People Who Inspired 5 Comic Book Characters
It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a real person. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If the judge sentences you to 15 years of probation for stalking a television news reporter, you probably shouldn't tell him you plan on stalking her again the moment the sentence expires [Creepy]
[link] [92 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » When it Comes to Dating, Does Having a 'Wingman' Actually Help?
It works for birds. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Have you tried a ladder?
Male receptionist: I've been trying to get this pen in the ceiling for so long, but I just can't. Manhattan, New York [Link]
Weird Universe » Circular Drive-in
In 1973, Lloyd Honey opened the Tricircle drive-in movie theater. It was the first-ever circular drive-in. The advantage of this was that it allowed x-rated movies to be shown, because the picture couldn't be seen from surrounding areas. This circular design was marketed as "Visible X" technology, but it doesn't seem to have caught on.
More info from Drive-In Theaters … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these public shenanigans [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Snake Fireworks Aren't Disappointing if They're Gigantic
This is significantly cooler than the black snakes you lit as a kid. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You're a special kind of alcoholic if you use a front-end loader to break into a liquor store before leading police on a low-speed chase [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Want to Win at 'Scrabble'? Play Shorter Words
You don't need to be a master of $5 words to own the board. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » USS Hoffa found buried under NJ home [Interesting]
[link] [31 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » Three Thousand Deer Trophies
[Click to enlarge]
Original pic here.
Wikipedia entry here. [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Art Restorers
They're the professionals to call when art breaks—just don't be surprised when they break out the dental picks. [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch Slackliners Walk 3346 Feet Between Mountains
Balance athletes Nathan Paulin and Danny Menšik recently broke the world record for longest highline walk. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Shroud of Urine discovered at local gym [Awkward]
[link] [59 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Best Beach in America Is Hawaii's Hanauma Bay
"Dr. Beach" has unveiled his top 10 list for 2016. [Link]
Mental Floss » You Can Turn Any Liquid Into Luxurious "Caviar" Spheres
Conduct some molecular gastronomy right in your kitchen. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Girl with severe burn scars burns the competition to become Prom Queen at her school [Sappy]
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FMyLife » RedFaced says FML
Today, I discovered the effect the cream has that my mom gave me. It was for my acne and it worked, in a way. Instead of having a lot of little pimples, I now just have a few gigantic ones. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my co-workers decided in our meeting with my boss that everything is my fault. When asked for examples, they couldn't come up with any. Now they are mad at me, because I'm apparently good at my job. FML [Link]
GraphJam » It Don't Matter If You're Black or White… or Red
Graph by: buckles_b (via Bite) Tagged: black and white , michael jackson , newpaper , old joke is old , red , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » Enjoy a 360-Degree Tour Deep Inside the World's Longest Tunnel
It's a firsthand look at the long-awaited attraction. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Affluenza mom to join her douchebag son in jail [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Hard to "Handle"
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Marvel Romances
Great links to last you all weekend! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Venezuela has completely collapsed [Scary]
[link] [319 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Fun Yard Games to Play This Summer
Don't let your competitive edge soften in the sun—grab some friends and have a blast. [Link]
FMyLife » Disappointed says FML
Today, I started dating my crush. Turns out she's a living nightmare. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Snickers Bars Will Fluctuate in Price, Depending on Your Mood
The grumpier you are, the cheaper it'll be. [Link]
FMyLife » nomail says FML
Today, the management office of my apartment building announced it will be keeping packages in the office until you can pick them up. They also posted new hours. There will be someone in the office once a week, for two hours only. I work those two hours, every single week. No more mail for me. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Welsh Woman's Car Followed by 20,000 Bees for Two Days
Don't mess with the hive's queen. [Link]
Mental Floss » New Study Finds Citizen Scientists Can Be Very Accurate
A study of citizen scientists found that untrained volunteers can be trusted to classify data reliably. [Link]
Futility Closet » Short Takes
Artist Jason Shulman has an interesting exhibit this month at London’s Cob Gallery: Photographs of Films condenses the entirety of a given film into a single exposure. “There are roughly 130,000 frames in a 90-minute film, and every frame of each film is recorded in these photographs,” Shulman says. “You could take all these frames and shuffle them like a … [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Things You Might Not Know About Organic Farming
Presented by Applegate. [Link]
Mental Floss » Transparent Kitchen Design Puts All Your Food on View
No one will ever have to ask where your cups are stored. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » For whom the (Memphis) Belle tolls [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 7 Hacks for Throwing the Best BBQ Ever
Presented by Allstate. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Shame [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Pardon me, but I've had this old thing sitting in a cardboard box under my bed for decades. I inherited it from my grandfather who used to collect old stuff. Is it worth anything? [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Things to do when you are drunk and partially naked: Watch GoT, eat Chef Boyardee directly from the can….things not to do: Greet children as they walk to the school bus [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Remember that time at summer camp when we turned the van into a submarine? [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Greek peninsula bans all females, including animals, due to concerns the monks will have sex with them [Sick]
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Mental Floss » French Cave Contains Very Old, Complex Neanderthal Structures
The find is unprecedented. [Link]
Mental Floss » Your Snacks Are Full of Sneaky Added Sugars
Here's what to know until the FDA rolls out their new nutrition labels. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sex toy bandit runs out of batteries [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » First pictures of Cecil the Lion's 'grandcubs' who walk close to the spot where he was shot and DAAAWWWW [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » 19 people trapped in Kentucky cave after flash flood [Scary]
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FMyLife » FML says FML
Today, I was taking a biology final and was just randomly tapping my pencil. My teacher thought I was somehow communicating with the person next to me, and decided to fail me. FML [Link]
FMyLife » justpeachy1989 says FML
Today, I finally tested out my new robot vacuum cleaner. My puppy decided she would test it out too by leaving a brown surprise for it to find, which it did. There are now brown marks in every room of the house. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Ew says FML
Today, I went for a three-mile run. I was really proud of myself until I woke up from my dream in my bed, surrounded by empty soda bottles and fast food bags. I haven't worked out in years. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New petition calls for the Colorado governor to stop more people from moving there. Good luck with that, fella [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » TSA chief says security lines will be totally farked indefinitely [Fail]
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Mental Floss » ‘Deadpool’ Used Recycled Footage from ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’
Marvel is taking the idea of a “shared universe” to the next level. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fishing boat pulls four US Navy pilots out of the ocean; two are immediately thrown back as the fishermen were over their limit [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » We might not be able to make fun of CVS for those hilariously long paper receipts for much longer [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this special relationship [Photoshop]
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