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 » PG cop busted for R-rated photos [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » You are being watched. The Chicago Police have a secret system that spies on you every hour of every day [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Just because you can't make it doesn't mean you can't throw a great party [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » You know your future marriage is in trouble when your fiancé attempts to bury you in a shallow grave [Scary]
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FMyLife » ThanksForTheWarningDad says FML
Today, my dad didn't mention he had just aired up the tire on my van and that it might have a hole in it. It wasn't flat when I left the house but it sure as hell was when it exploded, not even a mile down the road. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And young Raven, chipped ere fleeing, now is sitting, still is sitting, In his lost Nebraska palace, looking out the patio door; After miles and miles of journey, he sits contented on the floor; Unleash Raven nevermore [Spiffy]
[link] [18 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Online Database Breaks Down the Power of the World’s Passports
Not all passports are created equal. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Real estate agent finds 2 women and 63 cats living inside a house and a van, took care of the issue and now plans on selling the property for twice what it is worth [Scary]
[link] [39 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 15 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Wicker Man’
Some fun facts about one of cinema’s greatest pagan horror musicals. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Suspects sought for stealing shipment of hats. Scout, Heavy and Demoman seen shaking fists in rage [Strange]
[link] [29 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Officially Licensed 'Star Wars' Drones Have Landed
The detailed quadcopter drones feature lasers and can fly at speeds of up to 50 mph. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So yeah, we're totally not on the brink of WWIII or anything but Russian bombers DID intentionally bomb a base in Syria used by US and British special forces, to "pressure the White House to cooperate with its forces" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Here's How Much Space $1500 Per Month Gets You in 30 Cities
Rent Cafe created a nifty infographic to show just how far your rent goes in 30 major cities across the United States. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man, it smells like something died in this fast food restaurant's restroom. Oh, wait [Sick]
[link] [41 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Seven health products from the past that would not be marketable today [Strange]
[link] [88 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Show
In the early 1800s, John and Abigail Adams patched up a friendship with hair jewelry. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hypnotism is the latest parenting trend. These are not the cookies you're looking for [PSA]
[link] [38 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Foreveralone says FML
Today, I was told I'm not invited to my best friend's birthday party. Apparently, being divorced and childless doesn't "mesh" well with the rest of the group. My parents are still watching her kids so she can go away for the weekend. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Saddled with more than $100,000 in college debt, her friend said she could always fake her own death and disappear to a tropical island [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this odd tree [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 14 Legends About Cats From Around the World
And you thought cat stories were just an internet thing. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » PSA: When out for a peaceful day on the water make sure you take your boat OFF the trailer [Dumbass]
[link] [49 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The good news – he'll soon be able to fap, for the first time in three years. The bad news – he'll be using someone else's hands [Spiffy]
[link] [46 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » DFTBA but FML says FML
Today, I came home from work early and caught my boyfriend in bed with my best friend. I'm such a pushover that I told them they have to finish up and she needs to get out of my house. FML [Link]
FMyLife » hellolaina says FML
Today, my batshit crazy coworker told me that she wants to hear my skin sizzle. I'm afraid to go to work now. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » How is SPF Calculated?
We asked some sun care experts to break down how sun protection factors are calculated, and how to best apply the stuff. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Teen sues because Wisconsin school plans on making transgender students wear green wristbands. School says they were going to actually burn a "T" into the students' foreheads, so stop complaining [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » It's a Friday and you're still sober? Well, sounds like you need a good reason to drink. I give you: the Fark Weird News Quiz [Survey]
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Fark.com RSS » Remember Sandra Bland, the woman who died in jail after a traffic stop? The guard may have falsified records [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Whatever the highest price ever was last paid for a baseball card, that record is about to be broken soon [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Artist Creates a Tactile Comic Book For Blind Readers
"Shapereader" uses patterns to convey things, feelings, and concepts. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Listen to a gob give a chin wag about what it's like to be a copper in a country without any shooters [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Corpse Flower at New York Botanical Garden Slated to Bloom This Weekend
Hold your noses, folks. [Link]
Futility Closet » Appeals
Advertisements in the Sing Sing inmate newspaper Star of Hope, May 19, 1900: WANTED — A home-like home. Present one, not what it is cracked up to be. Address Clinton 4,320. WANTED — A good night’s rest. Gallery shouters and instrumentalists take note. Nemo, Star Office. WANTED — An eraser, (must be mighty sharp) to blot out the past. A … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Peruvian Alpacalypse is upon us [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Beehive owners stung by theft of one million bees. Police immediately comb the area in hexagonal directions [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 10 International Candies You Can Buy Online
Gummy ears, soap-tasting gum, chicken-shaped lollipops, and more. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently, the exact amount of time it takes men to relax after a hard day's work is 10 minutes and 49 seconds [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » It's not common for a senior citizen to move from Florida to Maine … unless you're a 110-year-old lobster [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Coral Reef 'Bright Spots' Yield Clues to Save 'Dark Spots'
Some reefs are faring better than others. Why? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fisherman hooks piranha … in Pennsylvania lake [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Today's Fark ready headline: "Man fired 53 bullets into brother's Xbox as revenge for urinating on car" [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Virtual Reality School Bus Takes Kids on a Road Trip on Mars
A group of kids in Washington D.C. got to take a trip to Mars on a real-life magic school bus. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Level 3 sex offender rearrested after being spotted masturbating in public. See, that's why you need to take a level in thief or something with hide bonuses [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Friday's Amazon Bargains You Won't Want to Miss
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, July 22. [Link]
Mental Floss » You Can Use Dry Ice to Make Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream
All you need are some household fridge and pantry items, and a little bit of dry ice. [Link]
Mental Floss » The Weird Week in Review
Crazy things are happening all over. [Link]
Mental Floss » Air New Zealand’s New Safety Video Includes Rhys Darby and Anna Faris
It also stars doughnuts. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Animated Facts About 'BoJack Horseman'
10. One episode was based off an unused 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' script. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently a 'Bezoar' is not just a byproduct of Harry Potter and is worn as jewelry in some cases [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Police in Munich responding to reports of shots fired at a shopping center. Update: six killed, suspects still at large [NewsFlash]
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Mental Floss » Edward Snowden Wants to Make Your iPhone Hack-Proof
The document-leaking security expert wants to make sure no one can use your phone as a tracking device. [Link]
Mental Floss » In Mozambique, People and Wild Birds Share a Sweet Business Arrangement
Honey hunters use special calls to enlist wax-eating birds, who lead the people to beehives in exchange for leftovers. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » To the delight of restaurant patrons, movie goers and airline travelers, childless households are the new normal in Spain [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Topless woman attacks tourists in Times Square. "They came to us saying it was too little," said victim [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Once again, the IRS does NOT call you on the phone to collect money in the form of iTunes gift cards. Why, why would you think it did? Why? [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Construction of Life-Detecting Mars 2020 Rover to Begin
NASA has given permission (and funding) for engineers at JPL to begin "cutting metal." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hells Angels prepare to take over Canada, turn it into one large meth lab [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Edward Snowden has gone all in and truly betrayed his country and principles by becoming an agent provocateur for the Russians [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Teen attacks another teen with a sword, yelling something about "winter is coming" [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was on a plane flying home and fell asleep. I woke up to my own snoring and everyone on the plane looking at me. FML [Link]
FMyLife » lizim353 says FML
Today, I had to make a choice between being kept awake by the heat, or the cackling seagulls outside my window. I still don't know what's worse. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Top Dog? Watch Dachshunds Compete in the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
A racer named Finn took home the coveted Golden Wiener at the 21st annual race this year. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Shockingly, it's possible to take research for a novel about bank robbery too far [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Moai mPen stylus for Android or iOS. No bluetooth. For those of us with artistic leanings or just big thumbs. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » Nutella-filled penis cakes, mmm…wait, what? [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Google search results for "third party candidate" spikes 1,150% after Donald Trump formally accepted the nomination for president [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Starbucks Is Testing Eco-Friendly Cups in the UK
Eco-conscious Brits can now feel a little bit better about filling up at the chain. [Link]
Mental Floss » Ordering Lunch Early Could Help Us Cut Down on Calories, Study Finds
Ordering meals in advance could help people make healthier meal choices. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Ode to a Model Abode
[Link]
Overheard In The Office » Or Be Safely Dead
Worker #1: Guys! I just heard! By 2050 there's gonna be ninety billion humans. I hope we can feed everyone!
Worker #2: Uh, I think that estimate is a bit high.
Worker #1: No! They said it on the radio, so it's true. Maybe we can colonize Mars by then, or something… University
Urbana, Illinois [Link]
Mental Floss » Video Shows How Los Angeles Has Changed Since the 1940s
The footage is perfectly synced. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Have mad IT skills? Send your resume to Poland and score a free beer [Cool]
[link] [56 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » Priest shoots photographer out of sky
Larry Walters gained weird-news fame in 1982 when he tied 45 helium-filled weather balloons to a lawn chair and took an unscheduled flight over Los Angeles. However, he wasn't the first person to have this kind of aerial adventure.
On September 28, 1937, news photographer Al Mingalone was on assignment in Maine trying to get photos from a "balloonist's point … [Link]
FMyLife » Chocolaty says FML
Today, I spiced things up by lying on the bed and pouring melted white chocolate on myself. I called out to my fiancé to come in. He was 'checking' his favourite scene in Batman vs Superman and couldn't hear me. I was stuck unable to move for ten minutes until he finally heard me. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Toys R Us sells white doll for $2 more than version with darker skin. For $3 more, you get extra breast meat [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Happy Birthday, Alex Trebek!
Today, everyone's favorite game show host turns 76 years old. Let's celebrate! ON SESAME STREET In 2006, Trebek played “Special of the Day” with Telly. ON CARD SHARKS In 1980, the tables were turned, and Trebek found himself the contestant on this episode of Card Sharks. The “tell me about yourself” portion of the program doesn’t go so smoothly, but … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Theme: Caution signs for the future [Photoshop]
[link] [38 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Dress Yourself in the Night Sky With This Celestial Bracelet
The flashiest piece of jewelry you'll ever own. [Link]
Mental Floss » This 'Game of Thrones' Fan Theory Predicts the Return of Khal Drogo
A prophecy you forgot about may still come true. [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 Brilliant Facts About Bengal Cats
Get to know the exotic, spotted kitty. [Link]
Mental Floss » NASA Timelapse Shows a Year of Earth As Seen From Space
Over 3000 satellite images were animated together to make the spinning timelapse. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Court clerk finds phone in courtroom. Because this is Fark, you already guessed what was on it [Dumbass]
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Weird Universe » Flying Wings
In some alternate timeline, the skies are full of flying wing-type airplanes.
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Mental Floss » Ode to a Model Abode
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Mental Floss » Super Satisfying Instagram Features Videos of Mixing Paint
Ahhhh. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man accused of selling more than a pound of mushrooms and 100 doses of LSD to an undercover officer in the parking lot of a liquid sky island balanced on the eyelid of a celestial squid meditating beneath the infinite implosions of seven Aztec suns [
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FMyLife » gamerlaura says FML
Today, I went to the store to get groceries. After getting all the stuff I need, and was heading towards the checkout point, I heard a baby cry and instantly felt coldness on my shirt. Yes I was lactating, and yes it was noticeable. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Netflix Is Adding a Shareable Playlist Feature Called 'Flixtape'
It's time to dust off those mixtape-making skills. [Link]
FMyLife » tiredmomma says FML
Today, is my one day off for the week. My mother in law is visiting, and has decided we need to rearrange my living room. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Generic Villains
The Generic Villain Problem. Hollywood tends to hire the best actors for those roles, and them hide them behind prosthetics, makeup, or CGI.
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23 Haunted College Campuses. Your school might be on the list.
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The Justice in Superhero Conformity. Audiences don’t like their comic book heroes deconstructed.
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10 Classic Swimming Pool Games. A little competition can keep … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bad news, everyone. Scientists have not only linked booze to sudden late night thread deletion, but also to seven different kinds of cancer: mouth and throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, bowel, and breast. CHEERS [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Coors beer may finally give you a buzz [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 14 Rainbow Foods to Try
Taste the rainbow! [Link]
Mental Floss » Danish Designers Transform Historic Lighthouse Into a Kaleidoscope
Denmark’s historic Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse will fall into the sea. But for now, designers have transformed it into a giant kaleidoscope. [Link]
FMyLife » RonaldMcDonald says FML
Today, I work at McDonald's. A mother and child came in and could barely afford their food. To be nice, I put an extra 2 nuggets in the child's Happy Meal. The mother told my manager that I should be fired for such a "big mistake". FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » McDonald's 'Make Burger History' site hijacked with offensive burger ideas. Who wants a burger named Ron's Creamy Surprise, Rektal Prolapse, or Toddler Body Bag? I'm Lovin It [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » When a 95-year-old former soldier died with no living relatives to attend his funeral, a care home worker decided something had to happen next [Hero]
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Futility Closet » An Elizabethan Word Square
Princeton scholar Thomas P. Roche Jr. calls this “an astounding piece of ingenuity,” one of “the most elaborately numerological poems I have found in the Renaissance.” Poet Henry Lok created it in 1597, in honor of Elizabeth I. It can be read as a conventional 10-line poem, but there are fully eight other ways to read it: “1. A Saint … [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Kitchen Staples That Double as Cleaning Products
Presented by Allstate. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If drunken oral sex in public is wrong, I don't want to be right [Dumbass]
[link] [58 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 34 Riveting First Lines From Literature
"This is my favorite book in all the world, though I have never read it." [Link]
Mental Floss » Can My Partner’s Credit Score Affect Mine?
Presented by Chase Slate. [Link]
FMyLife » ENDmySUFFERING says FML
Today, I walked into my son's room to be attacked by a swarm of flies. I'm afraid to go back in there. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Canada's most northern community gets its first pool, which can hold 10% of its population [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Indonesia shrugs off Pokemon fatwa. Super Mario jihad, Candy Crush curse, Freecell ultimatum still in effect [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Charlotte schools suspended nearly 1,000 students last year. Fark: Just from the Kindergarten through 2nd grade classes [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Your textbook: Lichens are a symbiosis of algae and fungus. Latest research: Genome sequencing reveals that a third organism is in the mix that everyone had previously missed [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Kung Fool [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » RNC Finale Part 2; here come the rubbery objects filled with hot air. And the balloons [Live]
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Fark.com RSS » Officials in Flint, Michigan say things are getting better, as they take another long gulp of their lead-flavored Kool-Aid [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » TSA agent mistakes "security theater" for "security peepshow" [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Elon Musk reveals Tesla's Master Plan: Cars, solar power, broadcast power, death rays [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Please stop tweeting your disagreement with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Mitchell McConnell Insurance in Saint John, New Brunswick [Followup]
[link] [15 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Rare White Lion Cub Born at Texas Zoo
Zookeepers don't know whether the cub's fur will remain pale or darken to a golden hue. [Link]
FMyLife » DoubledTrouble says FML
Today, my kids overheard me talking about cleaning the fuel system in our RV before we go to Disney World. They were so eager to get there, they decided they'd clean the fuel system themselves while I was at work, namely by pouring Tide into the gas tank. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Friends help seriously ill man they find while playing Pokémon Go [Hero]
[link] [30 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » US Virgin Island representative has sex tape leaked, no word on plan to run to represent Whore Island instead (if it were a real place that is) [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Car thief evades police but catches a train [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » not even says FML
Today, my pregnant wife suggested we have fun tonight since we haven't had sex in 3 months. She also said we'll be having waffles and sausage. I'm actually more excited about the food than the sex. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fox viewers overreact to Megyn Kelly's bare shoulders [Obvious]
[link] [201 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Challenge: Give the King of Hearts a modern makeover [Photoshop]
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