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 » Goo goo, gah gah, hubba hubba [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Is that Freedom Rock, man? Well, spray it up, man [Murica]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my girlfriend and I decided to have some alone time under the stars. Things were getting hot and heavy in my truck bed and clothes went everywhere. After getting dressed, I felt pain. Little did I know that I threw my underwear in an ant pile. I got bit down south, a lot. FML [Link]
FMyLife » tigerbyrn says FML
Today, as I was about to meet my girlfriend's parents, she thought it would be funny to grab my junk and give me a hard-on right before they walked in. I couldn't hide it quickly enough. FML [Link]
FMyLife » eebie jeebies says FML
Today, a spider crawled across my arm. After a quick dance in a fit of panic, I managed to scramble onto my bed. I thought I would stand up to see if I could spot the spider and maybe kill it. I was then promptly knocked unconscious by my ceiling fan. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Detroit's new medical marijuana ordinances may lead to the closing of 150 marijuana dispensaries. In other news, Detroit has over 150 marijuana dispensaries [Weird]
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Mental Floss » 12 Eye-Opening Facts About 'Peaky Blinders'
Among those who have helped shape the show behind the scenes are Liam Neeson and Ozzy Osbourne. [Link]
FMyLife » halza says FML
Today, after a long 16 hour shift, I was milliseconds from sleep when my girlfriend said she "wants to talk". I'm now writing this from the couch. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Gang armed with guns, bats and machetes attacks barber shop, trashes Alfa Romeo belonging to owner because one of them didn't like the haircut he got there. Fark: This fight has been going on for a YEAR [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Company is banking that millennials with cash to spare will willingly ingest charcoal [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Mannford man escapes from western Oklahoma prison. Just another runner in the night [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » The World’s First Fully 3D-Printed Office Building Is Opening in Dubai
Its architects estimate that it created 60 percent less construction waste than a regular building would have. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this quaintly staged fine dining simulation [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Reason #106 as to why breast implants can rupture? Kangaroos [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Learn Scrivener Fast – Ninja Level Course. Pirate course correction in development. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Futility Closet » Self-Effacing
In introducing the puzzle-loving logician Raymond Smullyan, the chairman of a meeting praised him as unique. “I’m sorry to interrupt you, sir,” said Smullyan, “but I happen to be the only one in the entire universe who is not unique.” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Just when you thought taking short-hop flights in China was the most dangerous way to travel in the world, Thor gets involved (with video) [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Scrivener 2. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » Try this ONE SURPRISING TRICK to grill better hamburgers. Well, it can't be using Heinz ketchup and Hellman's mayonnaise; that comes AFTER the burger is finished. Because that's all a good cheeseburger needs [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » For the first time since record-keeping began in 1749, Sweden now has more dudes than women: "The tipping point in Sweden happened in March last year, when population statistics showed 277 more men than women. The gap has grown to beyond 12,000&#
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Fark.com RSS » "The rise of the birthdayzilla has transformed children's birthday parties from simple one-offs to totalitarian month-long, highly intricate ceremonies that eat up all your savings and Facebook notifications" [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Drunk superhero rescued from cliff face by firefighters: "He was 15-20 metres up. He was telling everyone he was Spiderman and giving it lots but he was very much in a position of quite big danger" [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Shark snacks on boy swimming in ocean, officially kicking off shark attack season [Florida]
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Mental Floss » 15 Incredible Monuments That Honor American Soldiers
These monuments and memorials remember the service of America’s military personnel with gratitude and respect. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Putting the average Fark headline on a shirt is a crime in the UK [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » An apartment complex is facing scrutiny over forcing tenants to 'friend' them on Facebook as a condition of their lease [Strange]
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Mental Floss » The Most Popular Amazon Deals We've Found This Year
Since our Smart Shopping Team began hunting for great deals earlier this year, they've hit on quite a few that readers have loved. To give the team a break today, we're sharing their most popular bargains, deals, and can't-miss items of 2016. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're at JFK today, you'll probably be there tomorrow too [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Whatcha drinking? It's Memorial Day, so you're allowed an early start [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » You will never complain about paying $1 for soda again [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » U.S. may get sued for latest drone strike on Taliban chief. Wait, they can do that? [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » A 7-year-old boy is missing as parents intentionally left him stranded in the mountains as a punishment [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » If you found a python snoozing under your pillow, would you a) burn your house down, b) move to New Zealand or c) nuke it from orbit, just to be sure [Amusing]
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Weird Universe » Graves open on Memorial Day
Source: From an "unidentified Kansas Newspaper." Reprinted in National Lampoon's True Facts: The Big Book (1995).
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Fark.com RSS » ♫ Nightswimming, feed yourself to the crocs at night..♪ [Scary]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was at church singing and my solo came up. As I walked through the crowd, this big woman caught the holy spirit and slapped the crap out of me. It was so hard, my fake tooth came out. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Because I've Been Dying to Try Out This New Taser!
Older salesman to younger engineering draftsman having a meltdown: Are you potentially going to go postal on us? Birmingham, Alabama Overheard by: Stefanie [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Wearing nothing but underwear? Check. Got an American flag? Check. Got a Zippo lighter? Check. Congrats, you've just made today's headlines in Chicago [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Hey Stepan…………… Why the big pause? [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this consumer choice [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Things get worse for Fort McMurray fire evacuees, Gotze to explore other openings, and obtuse man jumps into Angle Lake: a few of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 5/22 – 5/28 [FarkBlog]
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Weird Universe » Co-Star Records
There were fifteen of these uniquely bizarre records.
The whole story is here.
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Mental Floss » 8 Reasons Thinking Like a Child Will Make You Happier
Presented by American Family Insurance [Link]
FMyLife » ouch says FML
Today, my wheelchair was delivered. My brother and I were messing around with it when he rolled over my already injured foot. At least surgery is next week. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Standing guard with the unsung war heroes in US history: Vietnam Veterans. Let us never forget their sacrifice [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » If you find yourself spending Memorial Day at the beach, please refrain from taking a selfie with a baby seal [PSA]
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Mental Floss » Try to "Bri"
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Fark.com RSS » Couple gets lost, figures the nuclear power plant is the way to go [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » "My wife thinks I'm crazy just because I Iike cats." "Why, there's nothing crazy about liking cats. I like cats myself." "Really? You should come to my house, I've got 81 of them stacked to the ceiling along a 12-foot
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FMyLife » alucas3 says FML
Today, I got a rental car because my car needed new tires and I had a long drive ahead of me. Today, the rental car got a flat tire. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Heatherrolstonn says FML
Today, I received an email asking for a Skype interview at 11 am sharp. I waited for half an hour. He never even accepted my contact request. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Howdoiwatchpoliticsnow says FML
Today, I tried to get my son off of the couch by turning off the wifi. Afterward, I went to watch tv. Turns out he got me back by turning off the cable. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The Mysterious Death of Christopher Marlowe
On May 30, 1593, the writer arrived at a lodging house for drinks with friends and never emerged. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Because nothing says fun quite like having your cruise ship arrive at the dock with a dead fin whale draped across its bow [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Senegal claims they're under attack by hungry, hungry hippos. Sounds like they've lost their marbles [Scary]
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FMyLife » Humpday says FML
Today, my boyfriend accused me of cheating on him, all because I shaved my legs on a Wednesday. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Today was a very bad, no good day.Today I consigned my friend of 16+ years to the care of the grim reaper. Tonight I went to my local open mic and I sang this lullaby for him [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: 'Roots' Tonight
Check out these awesome links! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Churches, desperate for young people to return to religion, come up with "Bible Emoji: Scripture 4 Millennials." That oughta pack the ol' pews. XD [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » After knowing her for a year and a half, man decides to betray her trust. After observing him for a few minutes, these ladies got her back [Hero]
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Mental Floss » 5 Rejected Designs for the Lincoln Memorial
The National Mall would have looked much different if one of these had made the cut. [Link]
GraphJam » Usefulness of Vuvuzela after the world cup.
Usefulness of Vuvuzela after the world cup Graph by: arthur.154 Tagged: beer , soccer , vuvuzelas , world cup Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Popularity of Disney Stars
Graph by: Tagged: actor , actress , addict , age , Bar Graph , dead , disney , drugs , famous , hannah montana , popularity , stars , TV Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Short Ribs Are Definitely Full of Wishes
And delicious! Graph by: (via I Raff I Ruse) Tagged: anatomy , infographic , myth , unicorns Share on Facebook
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GraphJam » Can't Feel My Fingers
Graph by: cherrybomb35 Tagged: Bar Graph , bus , public transportation , waiting , weather Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » You know you are having a one percenter bad day when your Lamborghini catches fire on the freeway [Fail]
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Mental Floss » The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster
A 1909 fire at the Cherry mine in Illinois killed 259 men and three dozen mules. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New York Police Commissioner says the "vast majority" of New York City's violence is because of pot [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » 6 Kid-Tested Ways to Build Lasting Friendships
Presented by American Family. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Mommy blogger" complains about how making $1,500 per blog post made her depressed [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » More Florida than Floridians: Illinois trio travels to Florida to rob bank. Illinois: Using a taxi as a getaway car [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » German MP Wagenknecht gets her Noggincaked [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Chicago looking to out-Memorial everyone else this weekend [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » It's time to pull the plug on your non-profit charity when you spend more money on a fundraising ball than on helping children in Africa [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Definitely not a street light [Strange]
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Weird Universe » News of the Weird (May 29, 2016)
News of the Weird
Weirdnuz.M477, May 29, 2016
Copyright 2016 by Chuck Shepherd. All rights reserved.
Lead Story
People With Issues: Ms. Pixee Fox reported in May that she was recovering nicely from cosmetic rib-removal surgery, performed by one of the few doctors in the world who offers it (Dr. Barry Eppley of Carmel, Ind.). Though she has had more … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » British National Museum of Computing acquires rare Nazi coding machine. After spotting it on eBay [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » What is the quintessential summer song? [Survey]
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Mental Floss » Video: NPR Asks Astronauts Your Questions
"I definitely dreamed weightless…And then I would dream that way when I got home." -Cady Coleman, NASA astronaut [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Every 6 years Japan holds the Onbashira festival and 2016 sees the sexennial bone-crunching, log riding event return in all its gory [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this chancellery by night [Photoshop]
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