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 » Community pot garden in an abandoned Walmart? Just because something is a joke doesn't make it a bad idea [Amusing]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » What Would Happen if Aziz Ansari Narrated a BBC Nature Program?
Move over, Sir David Attenborough. [Link]
Mental Floss » App-Connected Device Lets You Home Brew Your Own Cider
A startup called Alchema wants to make creating custom fruit ciders as easy as brewing your morning cup of joe. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Free art classes expanded for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's. Now, you can have confusing crayon scribbles on your fridge from both your kids AND your parents [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Of course it was the sea otters that caused a fire in California to burn out of control [Stupid]
[link] [42 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my car broke down in the middle of nowhere. I walked about 3 miles to the nearest house to call a tow truck. When I got back to where I left my car, it was gone. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me by handing me a ring and saying "Let's get this dumb shit over and done with." FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » According to the Journal of Family Psychology, marriage changes how men drink in weird ways. Also, that girl in the picture totally wants you [Interesting]
[link] [32 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Stanford Bro-Dude Dumpster Rapist to be transferred to his home town in Ohio to serve out the remainder of his probation term. Universities in the greater Dayton area go to DefCon 2 [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » If you happen to know the whereabouts of 15 missing human skulls and an entire human skeleton, please contact the UConn Health Department [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » According to Madame Tussaud's measurements, Donald Trump's hands are smaller than average man's [Awkward]
[link] [67 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Birthday celebrations in Austria can now include blowing out candles on a cake, playing pin the tail on the donkey, or having the party stormed by irate, confused Turkish nationalists trying to set the building on fire [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » This is why you should always pay your garbage disposal bills [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Graphic Designer Creates 'Super Mario'-Themed Map of the London Underground
The colorful map features every subway station and route of Greater London as well as the surrounding areas. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Poor impulse control can get your Facebook account suspended, especially when you livestream yourself pointing a shotgun at police [PSA]
[link] [18 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » There is no good reason to dye your dog's fur to look like Pikachu, unless your name is Ash and even then it's not a good idea [Facepalm]
[link] [21 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 18 Academic Papers About '90s TV Shows
If we can learn about the ancient Romans by studying their drinking songs, surely we can learn something about ourselves by studying our TV shows. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Australian vaccination rates rise to an all-time high after government removes anti-vaxxers' benefit. Who would've thought? [Followup]
[link] [54 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Star-Crossed Facts About ‘Romeo + Juliet’
5. Claire Danes wasn't impressed with Leonardo DiCaprio. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Spanish parents win legal battle to name son 'Wolf,' dooming him to a lifetime of negative Jeopardy scores [Misc]
[link] [33 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Green dress" is old news. "Cat in a woodpile" is latest sensation [Silly]
[link] [35 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Do Astronauts Wear Space Suits?
Space suits don’t just make astronauts look cool. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Crystal Lake c-c-c-c-closed due to high levels of E.-E.-E.-E. co-co-co-co li-li-li-li [Misc]
[link] [21 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » China's Jade Rabbit Rover Has Died on the Moon
The lunar rover has stopped operating after nearly three years in space. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A headline that includes the words "magnificent portraits" and "of goats and sheeps." Greenlight, please [Cool]
[link] [42 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Florida state leaders unwilling to take needed steps to thwart what appears to be an ongoing guacamole crisis (pic) [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » According to experts, the medical benefits of dental floss are as well proven as subby's 'bourbon prevents leprosy' hypothesis [Repeat]
[link] [57 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Try This Spin on Brainstorming for the Best Results
Studies show that writing down ideas works better than saying them aloud to a group. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Tips for Staying Productive After a Breakup
Practice these five habits to stay on task at work, even if your mind is somewhere else. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Tractor trailer tanker crashes into dump truck on interstate, followed by bystander falling off bridge requiring water rescue. With super-helpful pic [Strange]
[link] [41 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Year-long conservation effort proves you really can shine Pooh [Spiffy]
[link] [33 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Mythical Giants From Around the World
Their huge size evokes ideas of superhuman strength, yet in many legends the giant is in fact a tragic character. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman who apparently works for Mr. Potato Head live streams her boss asking her to perform sex act so she can leave early [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » "Sir, if you want to report that the hooker you hired stole from you, we are going to charge you with solicitation." "I don't give a (expletive). I'm 90 years old" [Amusing]
[link] [43 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Just happens that four Americans being held in Tehran are being released the same day as $400M payment to Iran. It's just coincidental (^_-) [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » This is no longer fine [Obvious]
[link] [43 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Theme: Welcome signs for the 21st century (link goes to inspiration) [Photoshop]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Maine Restaurant Cooks 100-Pound Burger to Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary
A portion of the event's proceeds were donated to charity. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Please note: in a fistfight between you and Pinky the Dancing Flamingo, it doesn't matter who wins because you're still going to jail [Florida]
[link] [52 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New case of brain-eating amoeba reported in South Carolina. Scientists not worried since South Carolina residents lack key requirement [Scary]
[link] [24 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Why do some people seem to like bacon? National bacon critic Scott Gold explains [PSA]
[link] [42 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Has anyone else caught the "Red Faced, Sweaty, Dirty Toddler Allegedly Abandoned by His Parents" Pokemon Go character yet? [Sad]
[link] [42 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Do Animals Get Sunburns?
The Sun affects different creatures in different ways. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Pew Research Center wasted good money to find that Donald Trump supporters and Hillary Clinton supporters don't get along [Obvious]
[link] [64 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Pantone's New App Will Identify the Color Palette of Your Instagrams
You don't have to be a design nerd to have fun with this one. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In an attempt to soften its public image, ISIS is now publishing pictures of its soldiers posing with kittens (Some Not safe for work images in sidebar) [Facepalm]
[link] [48 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » US Air Force claims F-35 is 'combat ready,' at least assuming enemy pilots will be willing to land next to it so the pilot can get out and punch them [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Important info for Farkers: Couples that drink together stay together [Spiffy]
[link] [60 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Wednesday's Hot Amazon Deals You Need to See
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, August 3. [Link]
Mental Floss » New Jersey Animal Rescue Farm Seeking New Homes for Nearly 100 Ducks
The birds will officially be available for adoption on August 8. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ISIS is responsible for the DC metro safe track surge [Scary]
[link] [28 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » How to order from a beer menu when you don't recognize anything [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » The end of the world has been changed to October 31st, so you may want to have your Halloween party early [Followup]
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FMyLife » Lordy says FML
Today, I went to my work to find out a picture of me with my butt crack showing on my desk put there by an anonymous person. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » See Albania's Banja Dam Open Its Spillway for the First Time
The dam is one of three hydropower projects currently under construction in the country. [Link]
Mental Floss » Woman Solves Crossword Art, Now Says She Owns the Copyright to the New Piece
The lawyer for a 91-year-old retired dentist who filled in an $89,000 crossword puzzle hanging in a German museum argues that she created a new work. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Destinations Too Popular for their Own Good
What happens when a handful of the same destinations top everyone’s must-see list? [Link]
Futility Closet » The Test
Image: Wikimedia Commons “If you think that you can think about a thing, inextricably attached to something else, without thinking of the thing it is attached to, then you have a legal mind.” — Thomas Reed Powell A lawyer advertised for a clerk. The next morning his office was crowded with applicants — all bright, many suitable. He bade them wait … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Area Woman Passionate Defender Of What She Imagines Constitution To Be [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » It was a dark and stormy night. A stormy night that leaves a person wet and exhausted. It was full of terriers, and I couldn't run so far away. Instead, I'm here and THIS is your Fark Writer's Thread [CSB]
[link] [55 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » DC Fans Are Rallying to Shut Down Rotten Tomatoes
A petition to shut the site down has already garnered more than 11,000 signatures. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It turns out the massive pink blob found floating off the coast of Western Australia is not an alien pod, giant mutant blowfish, or downed hot air balloon. It's a dead whale. Somebody get the dynamite [Strange]
[link] [29 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » SkipLegDay says FML
Today, my untrained legs have been traumatised by the sudden regime of squats, mountain climbers and lunges I have been putting them through. I literally just have to trust-fall back onto the toilet and hope for the best, because my legs don't have the strength to support the gradual descent. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When transporting 12kg of pot in your car, driving 5 miles along the wrong side of a motorway may draw some attention [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » "Excuse me, sir, do you know why I pulled you over?" "Was I speeding?" "No, you're missing a tire" [Scary]
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FMyLife » damn you Ambien says FML
Today, I woke up to an angry and threatening email from a porn company. Apparently, I took a sleeping pill last night and wrote a nasty email to the company about how they mistreat women. The best part: I used a web contact form instead of an email, so I have absolutely no idea what I wrote. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Learn Cloud computing. "Cash in on the enormous cloud computing wave." Um. I think we're mixing metaphors here… (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
[link] [8 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » America's Got Talent regrets forgoing the 5 second delay on the "flaming arrow shot at a target placed in a man's mouth" stunt [Fail]
[link] [110 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Sweet ‘Lilo
Redefining the term "public acknowledgement." [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: The "Chil"dren
[Link]
Fark.com RSS » Millennials are putting off sex. As a Millennial himself, subby was quite shocked by this revelation [Giggity]
[link] [228 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Autoimmune Diseases May Have a Silver Lining
The same type of antibodies that cause illnesses like multiple sclerosis and lupus may also lead to a longer life. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man files suit to get kids off his lawn after they keep knocking on his door over the "Pokémon Go" game [Misc]
[link] [59 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » vxdragon23 says FML
Today, I got a letter from my old bank saying I owe them over 400 dollars. I closed the account 3 months ago, or at least I thought I did. The teller never finished closing it and I've been getting hammered with maintenance fees and overdrafts on an account I didn't even want anymore. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Dude, what if we are all just brains being kept in jars living a fake reality?" *PUFF PUFF* "That's some deep sh*t, man. I'm gonna publish it as a news article" [Interesting]
[link] [87 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » nullpointer says FML
Today, I farted so loud that my cat thought that I was growling at him, and bit me in self-defense. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Good Things: 20 Perfect Quotes About Life From Martha Stewart
The domestic diva isn't shy about sharing her opinions on everything from sleep to sex. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Father writes series of erotic novels in bid to turn gay son straight. It doesn't work [Weird]
[link] [62 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The Answer Starts With 'I'
Take the quiz! [Link]
Mental Floss » Cuddle Up With This Snorlax Bean Bag
Perfect for sleepy trainers. [Link]
Mental Floss » Take a Peek Inside the World's Largest Santa Convention
Every year, Branson, Missouri plays host to hundreds of sweaty Santas looking to bolster their business. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Desparately Seeking Suction
AP Manager to clerk: With braces it can be hard to wrap your lips around those things sometimes. Portland, Oregon Overheard by: In the corner cube [Link]
Weird Universe » Cockroach Milk
Diploptera punctata, aka the Pacific Beetle Cockroach, is the only known viviparous cockroach, which means that its offspring develop inside its body before it gives birth to them. It bears live young.
While its babies are growing, it nourishes them with a milk protein crystal. Some doctors in India think this cockroach milk crystal would make a "fantastic" protein supplement … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Boston police make use of taxpayer money, add a $89,000 ice cream truck to its fleet [Cool]
[link] [95 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this factory floor [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Dishes Display Optical Illusions When Filled With Soy Sauce
Make your sushi meals even more appealing to the eye. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "What's wrong with having a baby at age 63?" [Strange]
[link] [125 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » TSA: Stop packing batarangs in your carry-on bags [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Ever see an actor and think, hmm…where do I know him from? Don't do this if you're a cop assigning red light tickets [Facepalm]
[link] [67 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 9 Celebrities Who Have Authored Psychological Studies
Can you guess which actor is a published expert on the topic of migraines? [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch People Wade Through a Pond of Computer Generated Koi Fish
A Japanese art collective called teamLab has created a psychedelic koi pond. [Link]
Mental Floss » Ahead of Olympics, LEGO Recreates Rio de Janeiro With Over 900,000 Bricks
This replica took 2500 hours to complete. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In new book, 27-year-old Korean author insists on her right not to date [Obvious]
[link] [173 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » shikushiku says FML
Today, my father went missing. Naturally worried, we searched his workplace, hospitals, and other locations. Ends up he got arrested for driving around town drunk out of his mind. Oh, and it's my birthday. Thanks for throwing me a great (search) party, dad. FML [Link]
FMyLife » BatBee says FML
Today, my husband and I were talking about how we missed our sexting from when we were dating, so later I took a bath and texted him while he was relaxing in bed. His response ? "I'm tired and hurry up I need to poop." FML [Link]
FMyLife » Jay703 says FML
Today, while taking out a jar of mayonnaise, it slipped from my hand, landing on its lid, exploding, and covering both of my dogs from head to tail in it. Terrified, they fled, leaving a trail of globs of mayo. After cleaning both dogs and the house, they both threw up from eating too much mayonnaise. FML [Link]
FMyLife » manderz? says FML
Today, after having an amazing first date with my long time crush, we ended up going out to dinner. We shared a meal, and it was delicious! This would have been the ultimate dream come true… Except for the part about me throwing up in his car on the way back home. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » The "Chil"dren
[Link]
Mental Floss » Artist Imagines What Instagram Would Look Like on Windows 95
Perfect for sharing screenshots of your Solitaire win. [Link]
FMyLife » why mom says FML
Today, my straight, white, Christian stepmother greeted my black friend with, "Hey my n****a". He hasn't talked to me since. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » How a 1928 Silent Film Influenced the Creation of the Joker
The creation of the Clown Prince of Crime can be traced back to an adaptation of Victor Hugo's 'The Man Who Laughs.' [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Tired of blasting its garbage into international seas, Best Korea decides Japanese coastal waters could use some missile parts, too [Scary]
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Weird Universe » Confucius Say
[Link]
Mental Floss » 27 Hilariously Nasty Sounding Mushroom Species Names
Mushroom hunters and the authors of field guides have long come up with names that reference various characteristics of color, texture, shape, and smell using English or Latin. Some are strictly practical, but others are a little … stranger. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Judge to FBI: Recording 200 hours of audio at a courthouse? Yes, that was wrong, no, you should not have done that, and I'm throwing the illegally-obtained evidence out [Hero]
[link] [85 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Berlin Artists Create Graphic Designs From Public Street Fixtures
Sometimes inspiration is right beneath your feet. [Link]
Futility Closet » Impromptu
Image: Wikimedia Commons Poet Brendan Behan began his career as a housepainter. While in Paris, he was asked to paint a sign on the window of a café to attract English-speaking tourists. He painted: Come in, you Anglo-Saxon swine
And drink of my Algerian wine.
‘Twill turn your eyeballs black and blue
And damn well good enough for you. “At least … [Link]
Mental Floss » Canadian Coast Guard Nets a Shipwreck Near Nova Scotia
The Canadian Coast Guard found the wreck of a 19th century ship near Nova Scotia. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bankruptcy judge refuses to allow Sports Authority to pay bonuses to top executives. "I think it's just inappropriate to pay senior executives a bonus when all the employees are losing their jobs" [Hero]
[link] [190 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » These Kids Cannot Wrap Their Minds Around Blockbuster Video
“I feel bad, because you had to drive to a video store. And what happens if there was not a video?” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pictures emerge of a child inside the Dublin Zoo rhino enclosure. Apparently the gorillas were busy that day [Dumbass]
[link] [73 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Refreshing Facts About Watermelon
Go ahead, eat the whole thing. [Link]
Mental Floss » Newborn Ducklings May Understand Abstract Relational Concepts
Right out of the egg, ducklings seem to be able to distinguish between “sameness” and “difference.” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A tree that once looked like Elvis Presley has now morphed into Donald Trump. EVERYBODY PANIC [Sappy]
[link] [45 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » The World's Tallest Moving Observation Tower Is Set to Open
The i360 tower stands 450-feet tall over Brighton, England. [Link]
Mental Floss » Road Trip Genius Calculates the Shortest Route Through 47 National Parks
This map includes every national park in mainland America. [Link]
Mental Floss » Some Woolly Mammoths Survived Until Just 5600 Years Ago
A new study finds that mammoths were roaming Alaska’s St. Paul Island as recently as 5600 years ago, but even then their days were numbered. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Americans are now drinking more bottled water than soda. Still not sure why people don't just drink form the ta- oh right, Flint [Cool]
[link] [123 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Chelstable says FML
Today, I woke up with the worst headache of my life. I didn't get it from drinking, but rather from puking 6 times off the side of a fishing boat. Fishing was the one thing my husband wanted to do while on vacation, even though I'm 3 months pregnant and have a bad stomach. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I excitedly told my brother I submitted a short story for a competition for the first time ever. His reply? "Congrats. I guess the first letter of rejection is a special occasion." Gee, thanks for that reality check. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Scientists Identify the Least Healthy Foods at Chain Restaurants
The Center for Science in Public Interest just released its annual list of the least healthy meals on the menu at chain restaurants. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If your 22-month-old daughter drinks your methadone, don't try to counteract the medication by giving her meth [Facepalm]
[link] [86 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Dumb but silly: Teen impersonates undercover cop to get waitress names at a Hooters. Making it much worse: When they arrest him, cops find "three knives, lighter fluid, zip ties and observed several names circled on the employee list" [Follow
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this bicycle built for four [Photoshop]
[link] [18 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Drones Will Soon Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Parts of the U.S.
Maryland, Nevada, and Washington are first on the list. [Link]
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