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 » Donald Trump is an object lesson in the problems of machine learning. Many people are saying here comes the science, maybe it is, I don't know [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Your neighbor borrows your lawn mower and returns it broken. Do you: c) invite him over for a fake bbq and shoot him twice? [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » *Username: doimakeurandy* "Seems legit" [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » NASA Accidentally Auctioned Off a Piece of Space History
And the winning bidder isn't giving it up without a fight. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "We thirst for your blood" says Canadian terrorist killed by feds. Your sweet, sweet maple syrup flavoured blood [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Office workers hang noose over coworker's desk, find out Trump "I was joking" excuse doesn't work in real world [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » New Study Suggests That Reading Books Might Help You Live Longer
Talk about motivation to visit the library. [Link]
Mental Floss » Is Rio's Olympic Pool Helping Swimmers Go Faster?
The swimmers may be benefiting from the "fast pool" in Brazil's Aquatic Stadium. [Link]
Mental Floss » How to Feng Shui Your Home to Attract Love, According to an Expert
Our reporter checks in with a feng shui consultant to give her dating life a helping hand. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here's a look at what the new Rolls Royce hood ornament does if someone tries to steal it. In other news, people who can afford a Rolls Royce can only afford to live in bad neighborhoods [Awkward]
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Mental Floss » 10 Head-Spinning Facts About Disney's Mad Tea Party Ride
To celebrate its 61st year in operation, find out what you need to know about Disneyland's famous Mad Tea Party ride. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man catches blue lobster for the second time in his life, will be as delicious as the previous time he caught one [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » On Facebook, Dog People Have More Friends, But Cat People Get Invited to More Parties
Facebook data scientists analyzed what separates dog lovers from cat lovers on social media. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Twin sisters give birth on the same day. 'Everybody keeps asking if we planned it, and I'm like, 'No'' [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Arizona Department of Corrections to award-winning teacher: Go have breast cancer somewhere else, without insurance [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Since their incompetent invasion of Georgia, the Russian military has become something never seen in Russia before; competent [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Other Galaxies Are Giving You a Tan
Ten-trillionths of your tan, to be exact—so no need to break out the SPF 70. [Link]
Mental Floss » What Do You Know About Identity Theft?
The best tool in the fight against identity theft? Vigilance. Test your smarts on the all-important subject, then see what Farnoosh Torabi—Chase Slate financial education partner and host of the award-winning podcast, So Money—has to say about keeping your identity safe. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In other news, here's the 2013 video of ex-Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack. The ex-mayor was unavailable for comment [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Man charged with misdemeanor in double shooting. Apparently in Virginia, a chainsaw attack only qualifies for a brisk 'tut, tut' and gutting someone with a riding lawnmower only gives you two points on your driver's license [Strange]
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Mental Floss » How Living Inside Biosphere 2 Changed These Scientists' Lives
Taber MacCallum and Jane Poynter witnessed the most affecting solar eclipse of their lives in 1992. That's because as they watched the Sun disappear behind the Moon’s shadow, they were also watching their oxygen supplies slipping away. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A mystery object has appeared on the edge of our solar system and it can't be explained [Weird]
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Mental Floss » 4 Ways to Avoid Paying Sneaky Airline Fees
Extra airline fees can turn your cheap flight into a money pit. Here's how to avoid them. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You would sing too, if you were a professional fudge packer [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » Firefighters search for multiple missing people after huge explosion rips through an apartment building in suburb of DC. One question, why was Starsky there? [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » If your pet fish has human-like teeth, officials request that you do not release them into the wild. Also, find some less farked up pets, for God's sake [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Police puzzled over porta potty pot [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Underwear thief's diarrhea defense rejected by court in rare 'habeas crapus' ruling [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ all closed today at record high levels. The Trump recovery is finally taking place [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Spot Mysterious Object Beyond Neptune
Its orbit is very abnormal. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The DEA has at least 209 million reasons to keep marijuana illegal [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » 'Weekend Warrior' gets prison for his 4th DUI in 4 years. Is that just his nickname or is it his Fark handle? [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Stupid archeologists read ancient demon-summoning spells aloud, dooming us all to a Suicide Squad sequel [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » California wants to regulate cow farts [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Clandestine video shows Tyson workers choking their chickens on the job. Awkward [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this running cowboy [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » How Much Do the Olympic Gymnastics Uniforms Cost?
"We may have hit peak crystal." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Gawker launches new website for men, called…. Wait for it…. The Cuck [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » "I just want to be treated like everyone else" says emo vampire Darkness Vlad Tepes. Uh, huh, good luck with that [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Say Greenland Sharks May Live 400 Years
That makes them the longest-living vertebrates on the planet by 200 years. They may not even reach sexual maturity until age 150. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Intel: Whiteness inside [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Oh, well in that case, climbing Trump Tower makes perfect sense [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » If there's one thing I love doing, it's smoking crack and getting naked on the subway [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Cats Strut the Runway at the Algonquin Hotel's Feline Fashion Show
It was a purr-fect homage to the institution's storied history. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "The reporter was not successful in convincing any male acquaintances to try it" [Giggity]
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Fark.com RSS » The addition of a few black rectangles makes Olympic diving Not safe for work [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 20 Successful Kickstarter Products You Can Buy on Amazon
In case you missed them. [Link]
Mental Floss » Former Country, Current Country, or Fictional Country?
Take the quiz! [Link]
Futility Closet » Organic Chemistry
In a joke issue of the Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft in 1886, F.W. Findig offered an article on the constitution of benzene in which he finds that “zoology is capable of rendering the greatest service in clearing up the behavior of the carbon atom”: Just as the carbon atom has 4 affinities, so the members of the family of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So it's looking like the Chinese were lying when they said they weren't militarizing their fake islands [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Ford Pinto crashes into fire hydrant, doesn't explode. In other news, a Pinto was still on the road [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » Brain-eating amoeba discovered starving to death [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » MadLIbs headline: "What can __________ teach us about the __________?" BBC News: "How about 'killer whales' and 'menopause'?" [Strange]
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Mental Floss » Don't Miss Out on Today's Top Amazon Deals
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 11. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: "Bron"ze
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Fark.com RSS » Kansas home became the default location for 600 million IP addresses which has caused the residents quite a few problems, a digital hell of sorts. Well, now they want compensation [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 'Chakka-Chhh': The Hidden History of View-Master
William Gruber made one of the definitive toys of the 20th century. He also thought Hitler was a pretty solid guy. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, two customers complained about the shitty service they received from my coworkers. I apologized and asked about the complaint. Their issues were legitimate and I promised to pass them on. They demanded to speak to my manager and my coworkers got in trouble. Now they think I'm a snitch. FML [Link]
FMyLife » FartMyLife says FML
Today, the VP of my company stopped by my desk to personally deliver praise on my recent performance. I watched in helpless horror as the noxious fart I had just released slapped him in the face. He was too polite to leave but gagged through his entire speech. If farts can kill careers… FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It's been a while since we has a "Confederate Flag creates controversy" thread and it's a slow news day and we want to plug the fair, so here we go [Asinine]
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Mental Floss » You Can Facebook Message President Obama Now
Say hello, critique his latest speech, and more right from your phone. [Link]
FMyLife » PeeEverywhere says FML
Today, I woke up to my husband peeing on the floor. He managed to pee in two open clothes drawers and on the pants I was going to wear to work tomorrow. Before I left earlier he promised he wouldn't get smashed tonight. FML [Link]
FMyLife » inappropes says FML
Today, my mom got so desperate to find me a woman, she went to see a medium. I don't have the guts to tell her I'm gay. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Be Like Pete: Here are 6 Places You Can Find Real 'Dragons' Today
Just because you won't be able to befriend Pete's dragon, Elliot, doesn't mean you can't visit some real-life "dragons" from the animal kingdom. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Did the Olympic Diving Pool Turn Green?
The perfect combination of factors made the diving pool a hotbed for algae. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Cycling Isn't Always Good for Your Health
Not all bike paths are created equal. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drunk Kentucky couple crash their Geo Tracker into power pole, then proceed to get stung by hundreds of bees. But the real story here is the eyewitness testimony given by local resident and possible Fark admin [Video]
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Fark.com RSS » Florida 'shoot/don't shoot' police officer turns out to have a history of excessive force and resigning from police agencies [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Convicted road rage murderer killed in road rage incident. Irony tag trumped [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Champagne Just Had Its Roughest Season Since 1956
Rot, frost, and mildew are all conspiring to keep you sober this year. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Manatee orgy causes traffic jam in Florida. Said to resemble Roger Ailes and Bill O'Reilly cruising the Fox News hallways on an average Wednesday [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Wasabi vs. ‘Wasabi’
The paste is a lie. [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Stupefying Facts About 'The Ren
The groundbreaking cartoon premiered 25 years ago today. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: AnyMote Universal Remote Control, coordinates all remotes through your smartphone. Not bad. But when can we ditch these cumbersome interfaces and just let me control my electronics with my mind? (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Mental Floss » Do 'Stranger Things' and 'Parks and Recreation' Exist in the Same Universe?
Do the fictional towns of Pawnee and Hawkins, Indiana exist in the same universe? [Link]
Mental Floss » A Project Gives Restaurant’s Leftover Oyster Shells New Life
The Billion Oyster Project is using leftover shells to restore New York's oyster population. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » That major announcement DEA was going to make today about marijuana? Yeah, it basically consisted of them flipping the entire country the bird [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Arianna Huffington steps down from *** Click here to continue reading *** [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Today's college bro rapist sentenced to zero jail time is brought to you by Colorado [Asinine]
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Weird Universe » Beer Can Prayer Wheels
Don't throw out your old beer cans. Use them to generate prayers:
image source: Box Vox
While living in Los Angeles, German artist Lucie Stahl made trips to the desert to collect cans that had been rusted, tarnished, and bleached by the elements. Suspending the cans with a central rod and affixing them to the wall, Stahl displays her series of … [Link]
FMyLife » Maddii1112 says FML
Today, my boyfriend told me that he loved me for the first time in a way I'll never forget. In fact, his exact words were, "You're not the only one that I love." FML [Link]
FMyLife » C8H18 says FML
Today, I had to abandon my normal duties and help out the electrician my boss called, all because my boss couldn't handle speaking to him since he was attractive. She's in her fifties. I'm in my twenties and I'm the more mature one. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Its My BDay I Can Cry If I Want To says FML
Today, all of my friends bailed from the birthday party I was throwing myself. This was also after they had encouraged me for months to have one, knowing I'd never had my birthday celebrated before. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this high flyer [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The Big Purchase for This 95-Year-Old Lottery Winner? A Cell Phone
Great-grandmother Ursula McCafferty just wanted to be able to check the weather and send photos. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man with monkey hiding in his shirt causes uproar on Vegas flight. Mostly because gamblers are superstitious about flying monkeys on planes. No one has ever won a tournament after flying with a monkey, look it up [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 11 Facts About Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue
It only took nine years to construct this giant on a hill. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Scientists say they've figured out which is better: drunk or stoned sex. Wait … there's a difference? [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Trump, running out of things to say, says Obama founded ISIS and used his time machine to elect Hitler. Well, now his poll numbers should skyrocket [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » Squirrel Steals GoPro and Records Its Own Treetop Escape
The camera was still recording when the curious squirrel decided to take it home. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Slayings in Mass., NYC reinforce fears of female runners." Are female runners that dangerous? [Scary]
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Mental Floss » "Bron"ze
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Mental Floss » Handmade Rugs Pay Homage to Everyone's Favorite Thing: Food
Wisconsin-based teacher Carly Dellger makes each rug by hand. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Couple forces 15-year-old prostitute to have sex with 288 people. That's too gross [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » You know you're one badass bee if you live on the edge of an active volcano and get all your food from a single wildflower that's adapted to volcanic acid rain [Cool]
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Weird Universe » Mystery Illustration 27
Which regional magazine of the fifty states decided this would be a good way to illustrate the pleasures of summer?
The answer is here.
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Master Counterfeiter
Check out these links -you'll be glad you did! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » While it's noble for a son to want to protect his mother from abusive relationships, there are better ways to do it than by becoming both her lover and the man of the house [Sick]
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Mental Floss » 7 of the Coolest Rooms You Can Stand Inside
When hanging art on one wall just isn't enough. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This. THIS is how you obituary [Hero]
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FMyLife » NaurLalaith says FML
Today, I bought an iPhone SE, so my mom decided to sell my old iPhone 5 on Craigslist. Since the 5 and SE look exactly the same, she ended up selling my SE instead of the 5 for $100. The buyer refuses to give it back. FML [Link]
GraphJam » My reaction to deaths in movies
Graph by: Loltater Tagged: character , cry , Death , dogs , favorite , happy , Line Graph , movies , normal , person , reaction Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » Study Up on 20 Iconic Architectural Styles With This Infographic
See if you can spot any of these beauties during your next neighborhood walk. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here's the new biggest dog in the world. Major the Great Dane [Cool]
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Futility Closet » Cyclic Billiards
A puzzle from Colin White’s Projectile Dynamics in Sport (2010): Suppose a billiard table has a length twice its width and that a rolling ball loses no energy to bounces or friction but simply caroms around the table forever. Call the angle between the launch direction and the long side of the table α. At what angle(s) should the ball … [Link]
Mental Floss » Video: What Pills Look Like When They Dissolve in Your Body
How do those liquid gels come open? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Archaeologists announce new discoveries at Alamo dig site including main gate, west wall, rental car office [Followup]
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Mental Floss » How 6 of the World's Major Currencies Got Their Names
Why is a dollar called a dollar? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The DEA is making an announcement on marijuana's status Thursday. Subby is running down to the store for a few cases of pizza rolls just in case [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 588: "Framed". Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]
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Fark.com RSS » North Korea forcing construction workers to take crystal meth to ensure buildings are finished in time. Way early, as a matter of fact [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » When in Kerry, Ireland don't drive down Kerry's famous Sheep Highway …because it was made for sheep [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Ever try to build IKEA furniture … ON ACID? [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Forget Girl Scout cookies, I'll have a Swedish Fish Oreo [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Edmonton car dealership overrun with rabbits. VW unavailable for comment [Weird]
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Mental Floss » The Synthtastic 'Stranger Things' Original Score Is Coming
The moody, nostalgia-filled soundtrack your life has been waiting for. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Italian lawmaker proposes jailing parents who force their children to eat vegan, including those whose religion requires veganism. Bill suggests one-year sentence to start with, and six years if their kid dies [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » DNA Shows Infamous ‘Piltdown Man’ Was Two Parts Human, One Part Ape
But who was behind the hoax? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » RI Environmental Police think that there just might be something suspicious about a boat that drifted into a Warwick marina with a still-running engine and nothing on board except a fair amount of blood and broken glass covering the deck [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » 7 Strange Things That Have Been Left On the Moon
Golf balls, a word from the Queen, and an X-rated drawing by Andy Warhol are just some of the treats awaiting visitors to the Moon. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mummified "monster" found in Siberian diamond pit, relationship to Putin yet to be determined [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this dramatic rescue [Photoshop]
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